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Anna L.


New Brighton, PA

$19-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hello!

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Hello! I am a passionate caregiver with 8+ years experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I am currently a Teacher at a private school for students with special needs where I am stationed in a life skills classroom with students aged 12-17. I have worked with students diagnosed with ADD, Autism Spectrum...
A little about me: I started as a "mother's helper" at the age of 8. At 15 I started babysitting by myself for 20-30 hours a week. At age 17-21 I Nannied a family of 5 children! During that time I helped with homework, made dinners, and did housework for the family! Currently I work as an Early Interventionist in Charleston SC!...

Meghan E.


Monaca, PA

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

I am a caregiver with 10+ years of paid experience, as well as a mom to 3 boys! My passion has always been working with children and aiding in their growth and development as they become their own people. I am have a naturally calm and patient demenor, which allows me to handle working with children of all ages and personalities...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Stephanie D.


Aliquippa, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Ed

Special needs with all levels. Over 20 years experience. All ages. Behavior needs. Job coaching. Community and home settings. Have all clearances. Also have experience in child care and elder care. Have certifications in these also

Monogene B.


Leetsdale, PA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I have worked in health care for over 30 years I worked as a house manager at a assisted living facility and also worked in the ER at Hospital

Susan B.


Rochester, PA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN Nurse Bachelors Degree Babysit, Pet, Senior Care, House Sit, Doula

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi I am a retired RN nurse for 25 years, went into real estate house flipping and antique business after moving to PA from Calif. I have a bs degree in nursing, I took early childhood education classes and worked with special needs children for 2 yrs. I have experience with animals, nanny, babysitting, senior care, house...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Hannah O.


Evans City, PA

$5-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 22-years-old. I go to Slippery Rock University. I come from a very large family. Having about 15 younger cousins has given me plenty of practice. I have been taking care of/babysitting my niece from when she was about 6 months until now (5-years-old). I babysit 3 of my cousins occasionally (twins-11 years old and a...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Would highly recommend Hannah! She is so kind, living and mature. Both of my girls adore her and look forward to every afternoon they see her. I'm working remotely for a few weeks and Hannah has transitioned quickly and effortlessly. Couldn't be happier with our...

Michelle C.

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Allyson R.


Saxonburg, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ally I am currently a school counselor for grades 7-9! I graduated from Slippery Rock University with my bachelors degree in early childhood education/special education and my masters degree in school counseling. I have a large background working with children with special needs. I grew up the oldest of 5 kids, so...
Allyson can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!"

Susie L.

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Catherine Z.


Pittsburgh, PA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Nanny (During School And Summer)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently filling a full time position. Best of luck! Hi! I'm a Yankee/Southerner, with family in Connecticut, Missouri, & Texas. I have 20 years of overall experience with children. I have a passion for arts and crafts and used to teach ceramics to children 2-14-year-olds for 3 years. As a teenager I babysat children of...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of their activities, prepare dinner, read, help with...

Roshni F.

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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel Irene, and I am a Junior in college at Stetson University. I started nannying about 6 years ago, and I have experience with all age ranges of children! I have special experience in working with a wide variety of special needs kids including experience with Autism, Visual impairments, feeding tube...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is absolutely amazing! My kids love her and told me she is by far their favorite sitter. She is prompt, friendly, and great with my kids. I definitely feel comfortable leaving my children in her care. Highly recommend!"

Rebecca L.

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Elizabeth N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-10/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care/ Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore working with people of any age with disabilities. I have my degree in elementary and special education, and have been a learning support teacher in 3rd, 4th, and 11th grade. I was also a summer camp counselor for adults with disabilities. Currently, I babysit for a family that has three children with special...
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork."

Renee C.

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Carol An M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$13-22/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Reliable, Trustworthy Babysitter!

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am seeking out job opportunities in babysitting, and helping families out in my spare time from my regular job! One-time babysitting needs and/or planned dates needed for babysitting, or pet care are ideal. My current job position: I am a registered behavior technician at a special education school and work primarily...
Carol An can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Was a last minute need for child care and my sons first time with a babysitter. Carol was very good with him, interactive, reliable and gave me peace of mind. "

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Agnes O.


Saxonburg, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver for those with special needs for several years. It has been a educational experience both for me and to those I take care of. It has helped me to bring the best in them, respect them and accept them for who they are. I have taken care of those with different needs and it has been a successful experience....
5.0
"Agnes saw my need on care.com and even though she herself can not care for my son she has gone above and beyond to find me someone who can help me. She is an angel. And if I could I would hire her in a heartbeat."

Carole B.

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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 9+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi, has been engaged over the past 2 years in support of our teenage daughter; over this period Kristi serve as an integral and positive professional. We would like to acknowledge specifically that Kristi quickly created a positive relationship with our...

Tim T.

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Lindsey C.


Coraopolis, PA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Weeknight/weekend Babysitting Opportunity

Hi! My name is Lindsey. I am currently a full time nanny M-F to a 2 and a half year old little girl, and have been with her since she was 4 months old. She is my absolute best friend! We spend our days walking to the park to play on the swings and climb the jungle gyms, as well as daily outings to museums, play groups,...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsey has been our daughter’s nanny for 15+ months. She started when our daughter was 4 months old, and my daughter absolutely adores her (as do we)! Lindsey does a phenomenal job engaging my toddler with books, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor play- never...

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Rachel S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the past 17 years & worked for some wonderful families. I've watched up to 6 children at a time from newborn up to high school age. I also have special needs experience. I used to work for a nanny agency & loved helping families find their perfect fit. Whether it's helping a new mom transition back to...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was awesome! My son just adored her. "

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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 15 and 17. I have over 12 years of professional childcare experience. I am a very nurturing, energetic, creative and reliable childcare provider. Prior to having my children, I worked for 10 years in higher education. I have a B. A. in English Studies and a minor in...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Holly has been caring for our 16 month old for months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is kind, caring, and it is clear that our son is very well taken care of when he is at her home. "

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Andrea W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a Nursing student looking to find part time work while I attend school. I adore kids and would love to help families out when I can! I am experienced/certified in CPR, Medication, special needs, infants, and first aide. My availability changes every so often because of the type of nursing program I am in. If you...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ellisyn M.


Gibsonia, PA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ellisyn. One of my minors in college was Adapted Physical Activity. Through my minor, I have worked with many people with different ability levels. I do not like to refer to individuals with varying abilities with the term "disability", because it is not about what they are limited to do, but rather what he or...
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Cynthia L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$12-21/hr10 yrs exp

Autism/special Needs, ADHD Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens, for over 20 years I am also a tutor of 1st through 4th grade all subjects. I believe in one on one care to provide the best care possible. I do not work with more than one child at a time.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Freedom, PA

Hannah O.

5.0

Would highly recommend Hannah! She is so kind, living and mature. Both of my girls adore her and look forward to every afternoon they see her. I'm working remotely for a few weeks and Hannah has transitioned quickly and effortlessly. Couldn't be happier with our choice to hire Hannah. She's a gem!

- Michelle C.

Allyson R.

5.0

Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!

- Susie L.

Catherine Z.

5.0

Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of their activities, prepare dinner, read, help with homework, and get them ready for bed....

- Roshni F.

Rachel F.

5.0

Rachel is absolutely amazing! My kids love her and told me she is by far their favorite sitter. She is prompt, friendly, and great with my kids. I definitely feel comfortable leaving my children in her care. Highly recommend!

- Rebecca L.

Elizabeth N.

5.0

Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork.

- Renee C.

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