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Hello my name is Julia ! I graduated from Duquesne University and have off for the summer. I'm a very flexible and reliable person with about eight years experience. That includes a year and a half with a special needs child. I have watched three boys, ages four, three, and two. I have also watched a 12-year-old and 10-year-old,...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is a very caring person. She is very responsible and reliable, she really enjoys taking care of kids."
Craig D.
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...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Journey. I am 19 years old and a Freshman at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where I also play Division 2 volleyball. I am majoring in Early Childhood/Special Education. I have always had a passion for working with children and it's something I want to pursue in the future. I am very experienced with...
Journey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Prompt and was excellent at staying communication with me while I was out. I will be reaching out to her in the future for sure. If i could hire her as a full time nanny or to be our kids home school teach I would. Dont let her age fool you... She is Great and well...
Jillian H.
Kayla W.
Callery, PA
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with young students that have speech/ language delays, autism, developmental delays, and cognitive disabilities. I use positive behavioral interventions and supports when working with students. I also use a calm and understanding tone when communicating with children.
Hi there! I am a passionate caregiver who has 8+ years experience with children of all ages and abilities. In the past, I worked in a daycare setting with infants, toddlers and school age children. I currently work as a Teacher at a private special needs school with students with disabilities. I am CPR/first aid certified and...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have been in the health care field for about 10 years. My experience included visiting and caring for individuals in their homes. I assisted individuals with hygiene along with cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands and a listening ear when needed. At my current positions, I work with individuals that have mental illness. These...
Hi! I am a counseling grad student looking to babysit while I complete my degree!
I am a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, so I broad knowledge of behaviors related to past childhood trauma.
As a former paraprofessional to elementary students, I've deeply enjoyed working with students with a variety of...
Hi I am an 18-year-old high school student who is only enrolled in college courses. I go to community college to earn credits for my future major in early childhood education. I hope to minor in special education. I come from a huge family of 9. We were a family of 6 but then we adopted my brother and now have 2 foster kids in...
Susan B.
Rochester, PA
$17-21/hr • 10 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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(5)
Hello,
My name is Courtney. I am fun, loving and full of energy. I have kiddos 4 ages 1 month , 4 , 6 and 6. I graduated from Butler community college with an A. A in Psychology & A. A in General studies.
I worked as:
Associate Tutor for Butler County Community College
Nurses Aid in the ICU (intensive care unit) at Grove...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She clean really well and doesn't play on her phone during work hours
Friendly and fun
Smart and eager to work"
Jeremy A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an adoptive mom of teens in the Cranberry Township area. I have a background in pediatric speech pathology & nannied for years prior to that. I have worked with tons of different kiddos and am also comfortable with tough behaviors and special needs.
I have stayed home with my kids for the last two years and am now...
Maranda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maranda is very enthusiastic and creative. She easily managed my three children, all under 6 years old. She performed any task that we requested exactly as we requested. She takes initiative with the children and around the house. She's the most capable sitter...
Amy N.
Gianna P.
Cranberry Township, PA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gianna and I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of Ohio University Hearing Speech and Language Sciences, and will be attending graduate school for Speech Pathology. My mother is a special educator, so I have always grown up working with kids! I have experience working with newborns all the way up to teenagers....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that.
Gianna is an excellent communicator and provided updates...
Illya Y.
5.0
(1)
As a Special Education Teacher, I have taught and assisted students with life skills, academics, and job coaching. The age of these students range from 5 through 21. I have worked with students needing special care and instruction related to those with
Emotional Behavior Disorders, Autism at various levels on the spectrum,...
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 18 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Nicole L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Anita! Thanks for looking! My family and I are new to Cranberry. I am currently employed by UPMC at Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry.
Before my employment with UPMC I worked for West Shore School District, in special education as a paraprofessional. I have over 20 years of experience working with special needs children. I...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My wife and I both travel often for work, oftentimes with last minute notice, and Anita has always been willing and able to help us whether it be with short term notice or advanced notice. Our daughter loves Anita and she has always been on time, dependable, and...
Colby K.
Brianna F.
New Castle, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brianna, I'm 22 years old and I am CPR certified. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I have a lot of experience caring for children with a wide variety of needs. I have been nannying for the past 2 years, and I've also worked as a behavioral/special needs aide at an elementary school.
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, active Grandmother of 10. I am interested in part-time care of your children in your home or mine. I am very experienced with children of all ages from newborn to teen. I am available for part time work and when a full-time nanny is not needed. This includes days, evenings, and weekends. I would be...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marilyn was amazing with our newborn daughter (4-5 months). Not much else to say other than completely satisfied."
Samuel L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harmony, 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.
Journey W.
5.0
Prompt and was excellent at staying communication with me while I was out. I will be reaching out to her in the future for sure. If i could hire her as a full time nanny or to be our kids home school teach I would. Dont let her age fool you... She is Great and well versed with kids.
- Jillian H.
Courtney M.
5.0
Courtney has babysat for me for many years. She is great with children. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to infants and small children.
- Tessa S.
Maranda F.
5.0
Maranda wasn't able to babysit my little boy while I was in town for a family function but she contacted her babysitter friends on my behalf and referred someone for us who was perfect. Maranda went above and beyond even though her schedule didn't work for us. Thank you!
- Rae Lynn W.
Gianna P.
5.0
Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that.
Gianna is an excellent communicator and provided updates proactively, asked questions when needed,...
- Illya Y.
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