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169 special needs caregivers are listed in Pittsburgh, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Pittsburgh, PA
Paola A.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student In Mental Health Counseling Looking For A Part-time Job
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Paola and I am a mental health therapist for kids and adolescents. I graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with my master degree in Counseling. Currently, I work with children ages 4 to 17 years old and have had multiple years of experience working with kids and adolescents. Previously, I held the position of...
Paola can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have a background working in the creative arts, in mental/behavioral health and with children of various ages both special needs and main stream.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
My name is Maria (35) I am currently working as a center director, but would like to continue my favorite job, which is to become a babysitter! I have tons of experience working with children (0-10 years)including special needs and was an ABA for children with autism. I am very creative and love to bring my teaching skills along...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Amanda and I'm a current occupational therapy grad student, looking for part time/casual babysitting to fit into my school schedule. I have experience babysitting and driving elementary school age and above kids, and with my path of OT, I am happy to work with kids with special needs. I enjoy having fun with...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Shelby M.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I love working with kids! I currently work with Fox Chapel School district as a paraprofessional. I work in a special needs classroom. I have also worked at a preschool for over 8 years, and I substitute there occasionally. I am very patient and I also love all animals! I am looking for a Summer job, so if you need someone to...
I am a teacher with 23 years of experience. I am certified in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school English, middle school social studies, and Library. I have an 18-year-old daughter and a special needs brother
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, nice to meet you!
My name is Joelle but you and your kids can call me Jojo.
I have been working with children for the last 15 years and as a professional nanny for the last three years.
I specialize in twins of all ages from newborn to grade school. I have nannied at least six sets of twins throughout the years.
I...
Joelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Joelle nannied for us for 9 months during the pandemic and the whole family loved her! Our twins (4yo at the time) adored playing with her, loved the food she cooked for them (pizza bagels!), and we felt so comfortable with her caring for them. We would hire her...
Care member
Hello!
I'm a 25 years old certified teacher, Pittsburgh born and raised, and absolutely adore kids! It would be a pleasure to engage with kids over the summer break! I'm highly active, creative, and compassionate.
I have years of experience with children of all ages primarily from teaching and secondarily from volunteering...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior at Mercer University. I have been working in childcare since I was 14 and have experience with all ages. I have experience working with children with special needs and accommodations. I look forward to hearing from you!
In my spare time, I like to read, hang out with my friends, and spend...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Maddy, I am 23 years old and am graduated from WWU! I am currently attend Chatham to recieve my Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. I have 2 years of experienced babysitting for those with special needs, as well as 4 years babysitting total. Organization, housekeeping, and planning are all activities I...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate of Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, PA) with a Masters degree in Education, as well as an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. I am currently employed as a teacher in a local school district. I have been a summer nanny for 10+ years, and have 15+ years of babysitting...
Madalyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brittany C.
Pittsburgh, PA
$23/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany and I'm a proud Pittsburgher! I have over 20 years of childcare experience with children of all ages and colors. One of my special powers is that I'm able to connect with a child or teen quickly, which I take great pride in. I believe in providing a safe, fun, and loving environment. A few adjectives...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia T.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have tutoring and babysitting for the past five years. I worked as an assistant in a daycare for two years when I was 12, but only began babysitting on my own at 14 with children ranging from 1 to 9. I have experience with special needs as I babysat for a 6-year-old autistic boy everyday for a year and half. I graduated as...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting my whole life. I am a dental student just looking to make cash by babysitting, tutoring, or anything to help out a family. I have a pretty open schedule, and I have experience with caring for children with autism and special needs.
Cortny can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Shana H.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My Name is Shana, I'm a childcare provider who's been caring for children of all ages for the past three years. Currently I am a BHT. I work with children with autism and other special needs. Through those experiences, I realized how much I enjoyed providing a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn and grow....
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in childcare and babysitting, volunteered with children with special needs, taught garden and nutrition education in elementary schools, and I was a camp counsellor for 5 years.
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Sarah C.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience with childcare and nannying for a variety of ages. I have worked in early intervention as an occupational therapist, and have had child development education during my training for my MSOT ( master of science in occupational therapy). I currently work with geriatrics as a Director of Rehab, but...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Katelyn L.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Katelyn, I've been a professional babysitter for 5 years, I also have experience working with children with special needs. I'm certified in CPR and first aid care of children. I love working as a babysitter because I love watching little ones bloom into the best versions of themselves.
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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Ratings for Pittsburgh, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Pittsburgh, PA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 169 listed special needs caregivers.