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Hi! I have experience with different neurological, mental, physical disorders. With the way the healthcare system has become, it seems as though everybody that needs 24/7 assistance is thrown into a nursing or group home, but it has benefited me in gaining experience with numerous health related issues. I also have family that I...
Tony G.
Burgettstown, PA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full-time project manager for start ups. Have a family of 4 with a dog and a cat. We lived in Pittsburgh for 10 years and moved back to Greene county.
I haven t really personally worked with special needs, but at my job now I work with a few and I love them, I always wanted to be a caregiver, but I recently turned 18 so that is why I am applying now. I would love to learn more and anything to help!!
Dianna M.
Aliquippa, PA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and consistent caregiver. I have a total of 8 years experience. I have experience with bathing, dressing, companion care, medication management, and providing services to adults with special needs. I am also well versed in working with clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Senior care...
Dianna can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
5.0
"We started working with Dianna to provide care and companionship for my 93-year-old mother. She has been a joy to work with and is always punctual, reliable, and sincere with her care to my mother. She plays games, hold conversations and provides hygiene care when...
Jeanne G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a medical student studying to be a pediatrician! I have lots of experience with kiddos of all ages (infant+) and I'm here for any chaotic fun! Furry friends are a plus! I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and am able to provide that type of care. I am comfortable with overnight jobs, as well. I...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met her though! Our son and pets immediately warmed up to her. We feel lucky to have found her and have already hired...
Samantha F.
Andrea W.
Pittsburgh, PA
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs children all my life and prefer to work with children who are diagnosed as being autistic or on the autism spectrum. I worked at St. Peter's Child Development Center and the DePaul Institute for the hearing impaired. Most recently I was employed as a research assistant in the Neurophysiology...
Rachel S.
Pittsburgh, PA
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has watched two out our children ages 2 and 4 and we absolutely loved her! She was so caring and loving and most importantly so communicative. "
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Nilah J.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!"
Joseph W.
5.0
(6)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Amanda N.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
3.3
(4)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience. I worked with both children and adults. i've recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after spending 20+ years in Knoxville Tennessee. I have three grown children, adore dogs, and like spending time outside. I am restarting a business which emphasizes...
4.3
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Kali! I recently graduated with a social work degree and am looking for a new nanny family! I have eight years of experience working with children, as well as experience with special needs and trauma-informed care. I also have my clearances and own transportation.
Please let me know if you want to connect via...
Kali can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We needed someone last minute to watch our kiddo while I was gone for the evening and my husband was downstairs hosting a virtual meeting. Kali offered to do a zoom meeting prior to watching our kiddo so we could talk more about the job and also emailed a copy of...
Care member
5.0
(9)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol cared for our cat Buttercup and our birds while we were away over the weekend. She was communicative, punctual, and easy to work with."
Care member
3.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi!! My name is Jade (:
I have a special place in my heart for kids and I love being a positive role model for them! I was previously a sitter at Children's hospital, so I have experience with kids from ages 0-teens and experience with many different levels of need/care. I enjoy engaging with kids and playing + being...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jade goes above and beyond, she is excellent with children and especially pets! She followed my list perfectly on how to take care of my dog and reptiles."
Brittney G.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I attended University of Pennsylvania, where I earned a Bachelors of Education in Special Education (Pre K-Grade 8) and Pre-K-Grade 4 education. I spent two years working as a special education teacher for grades 7 and 8 followed by three years working as a special education teacher in Kindergarten through third grade...
3.0
"We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual.
The challenge that we encountered was her lack of...
Molly H.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*newborn care specialist*
available for newborn prep consultation services
As a dedicated mom who practices gentle parenting, I understand the importance of nurturing and creating a loving environment for children to thrive. I am also a trained newborn care specialist, which has equipped me with the skills to provide expert...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had a lot of nannies come to my home for back-up care and, though all have been nice, not all go above and beyond when Leah did. She was not on her phone the entire time (which is hard to find nowadays!) and she played along with my child, like The Floor is...
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Dominique C.
Sewickley, PA
$30/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dominique was a fantastic babysitter for our nephew! He absolutely loved her and we’ll be hiring her again in the future :) "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McDonald, PA
Dianna M.
5.0
We started working with Dianna to provide care and companionship for my 93-year-old mother. She has been a joy to work with and is always punctual, reliable, and sincere with her care to my mother. She plays games, hold conversations and provides hygiene care when she is with my mom. I would readily...
- Jeanne G.
Ashley W.
5.0
Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met her though! Our son and pets immediately warmed up to her. We feel lucky to have found her and have already hired her again!
- Samantha F.
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel has been an incredible addition to our family over the last year. We have a 4 year old son and a 1.5 year old daughter. Both kids absolutely love Ms. Rachel and look forward to every day she cares for them. Rachel is dependable, flexible and such a joy to be around. She communicates...
- Care member
Nilah J.
5.0
Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!
- Joseph W.
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.
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