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I have 6 years working with epileptic, ASD, and special needs children at a local hospital. I am particularly experienced with pediatric seizure disorders and emergency situations. Please reach out with any questions. I would love to help.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a pediatric nurse with 8 years of experience turned stay-at-home mom to my 2 under 2 in 2020. I have my Masters Degree in Nursing and am CPR certified. I'm currently looking for occasional work to bring in a bit of income without disrupting my kids' schedules. I've watched children in the past regularly, ranging in age from...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah is currently watching our two boys who just adore her! She is always smiling and friendly, I always come home to a clean happy house. We will be very sad when she goes back to school next month."
Mandy R.
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, 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.
Lindsey C.
Coraopolis, PA
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Weeknight/weekend Babysitting Opportunity
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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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
(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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am compassionate, caring and capable. Most recently, I served as a caregiver for an 82-year-old woman who needed to move to a nursing facility due to health reasons . For many years, I have assisted with caring for a special needs girl with my daughter who is a nurse and my 93-year-old mother-in-law who has dementia.
My...
Kris can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I consider myself a responsible and dedicated person, always following the rules and respecting others. I am passionate about contributing to the well-being and development of children. I have extensive experience as a nanny and volunteer, filled with many rewarding moments. I hold certifications in various areas, including...
I have a huge passion for the care of kids. All throughout high school and college I volunteered with elementary and special needs children. I went to college to be a veterinary assistant and have been working in the veterinary field for about 5 years. Whether it be your child or your pet, I'm happy and ready to wrangle!
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Denise C.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have done home health care for 25 years and I have worked with special needs adults for the past five years with the state, I have also accompanied families on vacation to help with their loved one's.
Shelice W.
Pittsburgh, PA
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun and reliable, have experience babysitting and volunteering with special needs children. Love fun activities, being outside, playing games, etc. Willing to learn anything to accommodate to your needs.
Shelice can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Takiya R.
Carnegie, PA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with a passion to make a difference in the lives of children and support families. I have 5 years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who believes in open communication with parents. I follow the parents' lead in enforcing...
Takiya can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Theresa! I'm a fun loving experienced child care provider. Im a mom of 3 myself! My background includes a degree in general education with coursework in child psychology, infant and toddler development, preschool development, health and safety of children and children with special needs. Im a career nanny with...
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
CNA
Once I graduated high school, I began working for Easter Seals Child Development Center -- a facility largely based around children with special needs. In addition to being a teacher, I was a personal care-aide for a young boy with autism, global delays, and sensory processing disorder. I accompanied him to his various...
Andrea W.
Pittsburgh, PA
$18-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am experienced in almost all categories on the special needs spectrum. I have worked with blind clients, deaf clients, dementia clients, down syndrome clients, etc. I am also experienced in working with young/elderly. I am CPR/First Aid trained by American Red cross. I am able to feed and bathe. I am fully vaccinated. I love...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I do not have children of my own, but I love spending time with other peoples children. I feel that I am making a difference in their lives. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with children. I have worked with special needs children and now working at after school program. I love the opportunity to come up with teaching...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Single mother to a 5-year-old who had 10+ years of experience with special needs children/adults, infants, toddler, school-aged children. Looking for a day time position, while my son is in school that is part-time or as needed. Would prefer to watch the child in my home, that is pet friendly and child-proof within South...
My name is Erin & I've got over 15 years experience caring for people with special needs. I like to tell people I've cared for people as old as 92 and as young as 6 months
Michele F.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have cared for a number of elderly with health issues. Assisting in feeding, bathing, medicine & daily living. I enjoy helping with socialization & keeping physically & mentally active.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakdale, PA
Mariah K.
5.0
Mariah is currently watching our two boys who just adore her! She is always smiling and friendly, I always come home to a clean happy house. We will be very sad when she goes back to school next month.
- Mandy R.
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.
Lindsey C.
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 screen time. She is so patient, caring,...
- Care member
Kelly R.
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 availability and the time it took to return...
- Molly H.
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.
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