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Kelly S.


Freeport, PA

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver/tutor

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I am a tutor on this sight but would also like to be considered for care jobs. I have been a teacher for 24 years. My youngest just left for college so I have some free time evenings and weekends. Have all my clearances.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since the age of 13. I have worked in a day care setting before with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. I have also babysat/nannied for several different families over the years with children ages 6 weeks up to 13 years of age. I have some experience working with special needs as well.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mollie S.


Sarver, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Babysitter

I am currently a special education major at SRU. I have taken coursework devoted to working with special needs students. I also have a special needs brother so am very sensitive to not only the needs of the special needs child but also of their sibling(s). I also was President of my high school's child development class and...
My brother is a special needs child and my entire life, I've dedicated a lot of my time to take care of him. He means the world to me and someone with special needs can honestly change your entire outlook on life.
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Rachel E.


Ford City, PA

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have experience in the home health 12 yrs . I had worked with special needs and elderly. Will to help with all housework and do errands if needed. Had several trainings Hoyer, lifts and transfer trainings infectious disease care medication preparation , hospice care Prefer overnight shifts. I have training in hoyers , lifts...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

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Mollie S.


Sarver, PA

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Summer (May-August) Babysitter/Nanny/Special Needs

I am currently a junior in college majoring in early childhood education and special education. I have taken many child development classes, and have had a lot of first hand experience with school age children in the field. In addition, I have been a summer nanny for the last two summers. One summer I was a nanny for four...
Mollie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Twila S.


Vandergrift, PA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

We All Need Help Sometimes Right?

Hello I have done cna work for 10 years. I love helping those in need. I have seen many different special needs cases in the day care and nursing home I have worked at. I even have three kids two of them are special needs. I enjoy helping and making a difference in other peoples life's.

Stephanie D.


Vandergrift, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 39 years old. I enjoy music, animals and my family. I love telling jokes and listening to people's stories. I am gentle natured but I adapt well with varying types of personalities. I have 18 years of experience working in healthcare. My first experience was working in a hospital setting as a...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Cara C.


Mars, PA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Adventurous Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cara made us feel so comfortable while watching our son in our home. He was so well taken care of, Cara provided us with an update during the day and left very detailed notes about his activities throughout the day. Cara is super kind and helpful."

Aislynn M.

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Ellisyn M.


Gibsonia, PA

$30-45/hr • 8 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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Amanda C.


New Kensington, PA

$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience! Absolutely Love Children! Available Afternoons On Weekdays And All Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 15. In high school, I did community service, helping children with special needs in the classroom. I love playing games and keeping kids entertained! I'd love to read to them and take them to the park or zoo. I am currently employed full time, but would like a little bit of extra income. I'm...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs. "

Ann W.

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Sarah C.


Murrysville, PA

$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Your Future Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very caring and passionate person who can adapt to any situation that's thrown my way. I was an intern in a preschool classroom back in 2019, and one of the children even said they wanted to be like me when they grew up! Currently in addition to watching children during the week, I am also a catechist to a class of 17...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a relative of ours and has watched my son many times. She made him meals, transported him to activities, entertained him and kept him safe and happy. We would definitely recommend her!"

Donna F.

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Allyson R.


Saxonburg, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, 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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Agnes O.


Saxonburg, PA

$25/hr • 10 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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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$15-25/hr • 6 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, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Kathy C.


New Kensington, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature, Nurturing Childcare + Play And Encouragement

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have provided childcare in my home and in childcare centers. I worked as a special education paraprofessional for 12 years at a local school district. I have experience with all ages of children from newborn through high school and am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I enjoy caring for children and know the...
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!"

Christina M.

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Jaelynn W.


Butler, PA

$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Able To Help With Any And All Needs Plus Put A Smile On Your Face

Currently working at an assisted living facility and a nanny & I am looking to be an in home night aid. I have experience in memory care and special needs. I work in a facility and understand the benefits of having a one on one aid at home and happy to help!
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Mary Beth D.


Murrysville, PA

$40/hr • 20 yrs exp

Need Child Care (special Needs) For The Summer?

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ONLY I've been a teacher since 1990, special education since 2005. Mainly worked with young children, but have recently worked with older children. My first "real " job, YEARS ago, was as a live in nanny for 2 small boys in Baltimore. I also worked off and on at a tutoring center, taught subjects from basic...
Mary Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Brandy M.


Gibsonia, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a degree in early childhood education with 20 hours of special education and a reading endorsement. My experience other than in the classroom was attending class with a child on the spectrum for a year and 3 additional years tutoring him and babysitting where needed. I also tutored a child for 5 years with multiple...
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Genna G.


Verona, PA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing And Patient Care Giver

I have worked as a teacher for 8 years and worked in the classroom with many special needs students, it always gave me great pleasure. After needing a much needed break from teaching, I started to work as a support coordinator with individuals with Autism, helping them manage daily tasks. It was my favorite. I believe that in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Freeport, PA

Cara C.

5.0

Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.

- Nicole L.

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs.

- Ann W.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her.

- Joann K.

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.

Agnes O.

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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