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Kali M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

4.3

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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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions "

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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 2 families 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

CPR

First Aid

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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katerina H.


Clairton, PA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Daytime Babysitter Available - Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hi! My name is Katerina but everyone calls me Kat. I am a previous full time nanny & pediatric dental assistant, looking for occasional opportunities. I'm currently a real estate agent so I have some flexibility with my schedule and can do daytime, evening, and weekend hours. I have experience with babies, toddlers, adolescents,...
Katerina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has watched my son from age 6. Very good with children and has always done well connecting with him. Very flexible and has always been reliable."

Eric W.

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

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

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Leah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Healthcare Worker

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leah was fantastic with our daughter (who is 6 months old). She gave us regular updates on our daughters care, and our daughter really seemed to enjoy their time together!"

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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 10+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."

Steve M.

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Kimberly B.


Finleyville, PA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi , My name is kim , I've been a nanny for over 20 yrs . Love children , Dependable , responsible , caring , I have experience with all ages . Newborn through teens , also special needs and multiples . Willing to help with light housekeeping , meal prep , pet car . Etc . Love outdoors . I have my own transportation . Looking...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kimmy was our nanny for several years to our 3 kids. She is so loving, fun, and a joy to be around. Kimmy really enjoys being around kids and she is truly passionate about caring for them. I would recommend her to anyone!"

Kristy D.

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Denise B.


Ellsworth, PA

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Been doing this line of work at a very young age . I'm Medicine aide , CPR and First aide experience. Hands on experience with daily activities. I do modified sign language, worked with children and adults that are mentally challenge and ADHD and has had seizures disorders .
5.0
"Denise cared for our nephew with Coffin Lowry Syndrome for several years. We are not his custodians so we only saw them intermittently, but often. She is amazing with children and really cares about them and their families. Having seen her work with our nephew and...

Chuck B.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Marina D.


Homestead, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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...
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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Michelle T.


South Park, PA

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Michelle I enjoy working with the elderly and the young. I also work with special needs . I have been teaching children dance and gymnastics for 25 years and I worked for Hospice and in nursing homes for 17 years . I also have facilitated a day program for special needs . Please don't hesitate to ask any...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, respite care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Muse, PA

Kali M.

3.0

Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions

- Care member

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.

Dominique C.

5.0

Dominique was a fantastic babysitter for our nephew! He absolutely loved her and we’ll be hiring her again in the future :)

- Care member

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.

Katerina H.

5.0

She has watched my son from age 6. Very good with children and has always done well connecting with him. Very flexible and has always been reliable.

- Eric W.

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