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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Kensington, PA
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in New Kensington, PA
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
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...
Care member
Carlie D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi y'all! My name is Carlie, I'm a sophomore in college studying biology. I have a goal of becoming a pediatric dentist some day, I love working with kiddos! I've been babysitting for about 7 years now. I have lots of nephews and nieces that I care for frequently. Additionally, I have volunteered at a summer camp for special...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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....
Care member
4.5
(2)
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.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...
5.0
"We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives on time. We appreciate how much she plays with our children and meets their needs. I highly recommend Shania!"
Care member
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...
4.8
(19)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 15 and 16. 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 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.
Shannon C.
Pittsburgh, PA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs
4.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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
(9)
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 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.
Emma G.
West Mifflin, PA
$12-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Caring And Reliable Sitter Looking To Provide An Enjoyable Time For Kids
Hello, I'm Emma! I am a caring, kind, and reliable university student with a passion for caregiving and working with children. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, including working with children with special needs. I love to organize arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and interactive games. My number one priority is to...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Eva C.
Irwin, PA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Eva and I am a recent Pitt graduate. I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages, as well as special needs care. I have taken early childhood education courses and I am certified in CPR as well as Infant CPR. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry as well as carpool and online...
Eva can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My 3 children are grown, graduated college and independent. Empty nest leaves a lot of extra time for me. I love teaching and working with children of all ages. I'm great at multi tasking, cleaning, cooking, crafts, outdoor activities, sports etc. I'm experienced with working with children with special needs and behavioral...
I'm semi retired and have been a care giver for several years. Please don't let my size intimidate you from hiring me. I'm a big guy but gentle to all. I watch over my clients like a pit bull, but have the disposition of a Golden Retriever.
Lawrence can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands
I have been in child care since I was about 13 years old. I started with babysitting family friends and went on to nanny after school while I was in high school. I am comfortable with all ages, but I am best with younger children, as I have spent most of my time caring for them. I am able to take children to activities or run...
Jane can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Kensington, PA
Carly B.
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 person to put in front of your kids
- Care member
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
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.
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.
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.
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