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Special needs caregivers in Glenshaw, PA

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Kate B.


Glenshaw, PA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

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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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Rachel S.


Glenshaw, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekday Evening And Weekend Nanny

Hired by 3 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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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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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilia is FANTASTIC and has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is trustworthy, and great with our two daughters. I cannot express how confidently I recommend Emilia. She is THE best!!!"

Andrew T.

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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I myself and my family have hired Amanda for many things. She has always been on time and stayed longer if needed. She always does an amazing job. No matter if it was for housekeeping or watching my son or my pets and she has also helped care for my grandmother. We...

Tasia 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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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 a fantastic sitter to our son for about year now, since he was about 7 months. We previously had him at a daycare that was poorly run by a bully of a woman, so we knew bad caregivers and were sensitive to finding someone who could be an ally. Holly...

Kira C.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Catherine (Caty) Zocco about three and a half years ago to take care of our children, now 16 and 13. Caty's main responsibilities during the school year included picking them up from school and driving them to after-school activities. Caty managed their...

Jayashree S.

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Csilla T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, M, T, W, Th, F 8 AM-12 PM

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am a chef by trade that works a seasonal job and am looking to be a part time nanny from the months of November - April. I have babysat up to three children, ages ranging from newborn-6 years old in the past. I was previously employed as a social worker working with children of all ages, primarily preschool, who...
Csilla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Csilla is wonderful with our children! She is very patient and kind. My 3 year old looks forward to the fun crafts or games that she has planned for the day. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with her."

Danielle C.

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

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

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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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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.

Nilah J.

5.0

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

- Joseph W.

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.

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