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Amanda F.


McKees Rocks, PA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Paraprofessional Of 6+ Years!

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Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about me. I have been a paraprofessional for 5 years professionally. Prior I was involved in work with neurodiverse children and teens. This included daily tasks, miracle league, community activities, cognitive and physical developmental support services. My care has ranged from...
I have worked with people who have a variety of special needs, including syndrome, autism and I have also worked with people who are elderly and have dementia or Alzheimer's disease. I understand the importance of providing a safe and comfortable environment for my patients, and I am committed to doing everything possible to...
I volunteer with a ministry called Young Life Capernaum that ministers to teens with special needs! I am committed to quality care and connections with kids with special needs and enjoy getting to know them.
Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to inquire about me! My name is Amanda. I have been nannying/household managing for 8+ years. Professionally for the past 5. I have cared for a wide age range. From twin new borns to young adults with special needs. I have also tackled a range of hours from over nights to weekends to...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Jordyn M.


McKees Rocks, PA

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi there, my name is Jordyn and I am an energetic and creative 27yr old! I started out in the dental field as an orthodontic assistant. I now work within a school district as a paraprofessional assisting children with special needs. I am in enrolled in special education program locally. My favorite age group is toddlers, but I...
Jordyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kali M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kali is a fantastic babysitter. She understands the needs and is very flexible. I definitely will work with her again."

Sthela H.

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Rena L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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

First Aid

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Caty was great with our 3 grandchildren who came to live with us unexpectedly. She was with us for 2 years. Very dependable, very flexible. She made sure they did homework, did their chores, prepared snacks and meals, scheduled reading time and fun play time....

Kelli K.

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

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Carol was absolutely wonderful. She was communicative, punctual. She watched our five month old son so we could go out for the evening. It was our first time having him he watched by someone other than family, and we felt like he was in dependable hands. We will...

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Ashley W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Future Pediatrician! One-time & Recurring

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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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, has been engaged over the past 2 years in support of our teenage daughter; over this period Kristi serve as an integral and positive professional. We would like to acknowledge specifically that Kristi quickly created a positive relationship with our...

Tim T.

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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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Holly has been caring for our 16 month old for months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is kind, caring, and it is clear that our son is very well taken care of when he is at her home. "

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Lindsey C.


Coraopolis, PA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Weeknight/weekend Babysitting Opportunity

Hi! My name is Lindsey. I am currently a full time nanny M-F to a 2 and a half year old little girl, and have been with her since she was 4 months old. She is my absolute best friend! We spend our days walking to the park to play on the swings and climb the jungle gyms, as well as daily outings to museums, play groups,...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsey has been our daughter’s nanny for 15+ months. She started when our daughter was 4 months old, and my daughter absolutely adores her (as do we)! Lindsey does a phenomenal job engaging my toddler with books, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor play- never...

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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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Dominique C.


Sewickley, PA

$30/hr15 yrs exp

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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dominique came a few times to take care of my toddler and my dog. She is very sweet, trustworthy and considerate. I felt completely comfortable leaving my daughter with her. I will definitely hire her again."

Muriel H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in McKees Rocks, PA

Kali M.

3.0

Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions

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Amanda N.

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 all love her and haven't found...

- Tasia L.

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.

Carol An M.

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.

- Care member

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.

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