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Special needs caregivers in Glenshaw, PA

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Sandra B.


Glenshaw, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Sandra! I have worked with kids for over 10 years now. I am currently a paraprofessional I work with special needs children in a High-school. I love seeing how special needs children function daily and how their brains work. I love that every day is different and for our autism kids our schedules have to stay the...
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Kate B.


Glenshaw, PA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kate! I am a 26-year-old Speech-Language Pathologist in the school + medical setting working with a variety of populations. I have worked with children with ASD, Down syndrome, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairments, speech-sound disorders, apraxia, childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), etc. I have...
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Sandra B.


Glenshaw, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Sandra, I have been working with children for over 10 years now. I started out in a daycare center for 6. 5 years and now I am a nanny and have been for 5 years. I am currently part time with that family now do to them being in school. I am currently a paraprofessional, I work with special needs in a high school. I...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel S.


Glenshaw, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekday Evening And Weekend Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a chemistry degree and currently work at Kraft Heinz as a Quality Technician but am looking for a secondary job opportunity. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and love working with children. I have taken child development classes, have my child abuse clearance from volunteering that I currently do with children, have...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I'm college educated in Early Education and Child development, coupled with children with special needs. I love working with kids and helping out their families. I been working with children in some form since 2005. I have reliable transportation to and from work. I can start as soon as you want. I'm Covid-19 vaccinated.
Kay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime."

Thom S.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I'm extremely passionate about special needs, my 4 year daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2015, so I have a little knowledge of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and learning to deal with sensory issues. I used to work for a company as an independent contractor. I went to homes and served as a companion for young...
4.0
"Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."

Kay L.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend Rachel, and look forward to her watching our son again....

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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 was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100%...

Charles R.

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Nilah J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nilah. I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a B. S. in Neuroscience and minors in chemistry, Africana Studies. Spanish. I want to go into pediatrics so I love working with kids. I believe that I can be good role model and additionally I can learn just as much from children as they can learn from...
Nilah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!"

Joseph W.

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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-34/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Fun And Crafty Part Time Nanny Looking For A Second Part Time Position.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience working as a full time nanny. I have worked with new born infants, toddlers, school age kids, and teenagers. In college and grad school I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons to kids 3 to 8yrs, and held the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. I have held certifications in...
Emilia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Over and above what I would expect for a caregiver. Known her for 25 years and has always been very mature and helpful. Our 4 year old daughter loves her."

Matt R.

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Madalyn S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate of Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, PA) with a Masters degree in Education, as well as an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. I am currently employed as a teacher in a local school district. I have been a summer nanny for 5 years, and have 10+ years of babysitting...
Madalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a true passion for supporting children's growth and development. With 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My formal education and coursework in Early Child...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

4.0
"My 2 year old son enjoyed it when she was over to watch him. She would get him up and feed him. Sometimes she would even help out by cleaning up around the house and did laundry. She had some transportation issues but we worked around that. She was available...

Merideth L.

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Carly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced & Nurturing Nanny Ready To Start Asap!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Caroline, and I would LOVE to work for you! I am an incredibly patient and nurturing person, and I can handle just about anything that I encounter. I have over 7 years of paid experience, ranging from newborns to teens. Big families, special needs, etc. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"1000/10 Employee! Would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a qualified and kindhearted sitter. She is wonderful and with all the craziness involved in hiring a nanny, she is your light at the end of the tunnel. Responsible, consistent, and the best...

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Gretchen M.


Verona, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny Looking For An Awesome Family.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parent(s), I am a reliable and compassionate nanny who has been caring for children of all ages. Proven ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment, while also engaging children in educational fun and creative play. Have a very strong protective instinct. I love my children as though they are my own. Skills:...
Gretchen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Gretchen T is a treasure. She cared for our daughter when I returned to work after my maternity leave in January 2021. She was our nanny for one year. Gretchen is highly experienced as a caregiver. She is a grandmother of six and has been responsible for...

Catalina P.

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Carlie D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi y'all! My name is Carlie, I'm a sophomore in college studying biology. I have a goal of becoming a pediatric dentist some day, I love working with kiddos! I've been babysitting for about 7 years now. I have lots of nephews and nieces that I care for frequently. Additionally, I have volunteered at a summer camp for special...
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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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Rena L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Rena, and I am a graduate student looking to babysit during graduate school as I pursue my degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have background taking care of children in babysitting contexts, but also in teaching English, working with children with special needs, as a behavior technician, taking care of seniors...
Rena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shannon C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed behavior specialist that works daily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have years of experience as a teacher as well as a behavior specialist that enjoys working directly with children. I have extensive experience babysitting/nannying typical children as well as children with special...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a dependable, trustworthy, caring, loving, and energetic individual to care for your child, children, young adults and the elderly. I have present and past experience for those with special needs including those with mental health and behavior issues. I worked in a psychiatric hospital for children (ages 5 -17) with...
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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$16-27/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 16. 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 8-month-old son since I returned to work from maternity leave when he was 3 months old. From the start, she has been so incredibly accommodating - logging his daily naps and bottles in our family app to keep us in the loop, contact...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glenshaw, PA

Kay D.

5.0

Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime.

- Thom S.

Amanda N.

4.0

Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs.

- Kay L.

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.

Kristi D.

5.0

Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100% confident that our little guy was in...

- Charles R.

Nilah J.

5.0

Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!

- Joseph W.

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