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152 special needs caregivers are listed in Pittsburgh, PA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Pittsburgh, PA

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Ashley M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Ashley, and I have 10+ years of experience providing compassionate and high quality childcare to families with children of all ages. I have experience providing in home child care that met the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of all children. I contributed to a safe, caring, nurturing and...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha K.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Best Babysitter

I have 8+ years experience with child care. I am an aunt to 5 nieces and 3 nephews. Their ages range from 18yrs old to newborn. I have 3 years experience in education working with special needs/disabled children! I am looking for a full time position starting ASAP! Please reach out for any requests or questions!
Samantha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Bevin B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$16-24/hr20 yrs exp

A Caring Enthusiastic Caregiver Looking For People To Help

I'd describe my personality as energetic, kind, and extroverted. I'm looking for a job that allows me to fulfill my passion of helping others. I started working with kids when I was babysitting for neighbors growing up and volunteering with special needs kids during summers off in elementary school. In my spare time, I...
Bevin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Alexis H.


Pittsburgh, PA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing, Creative , Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to read , do gymnastics, go to the gym , swim , hike , crafting , and hangout with my friends ! I have lots of babysitting experience ages ranging from 10months - 15 years . Typically I follow the parents schedule for the littles but for the older kids I love to go to museums , pools, parks , sports activities. I have...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Hi! My name is Amanda and I have had years of babysitting experience! I also have a background in working in daycare centers. I have experience working with special needs children and children with specific medical needs. I am a fun and energetic person who likes to be outside and make the most of every situation! I'd describe...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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Kelly C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter With 8+ Years Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, Families! I am a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Psychology and Education. I live in Shadyside and am currently looking for part-time child care/occasional date night positions. I have 8+ years of experience in child care as a... - Live-in special needs nanny (concentrated experience working with children...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Susan I've been doing babysitting and elderly Care for most of my adult life. I guess professionally probably for about 12 years. I worked with a lot of different type of special needs. Enjoy caring for people kids elderly. I've been a natural caregiver my whole life I guess it's just part of who I am. Reliable...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Theresa D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Theresa. I have an Associates degree in Nursing. I nanny in my free time as it is something that I love to do! My experience includes preemie/newborn through teenage. . I have additional training/certifications in children with special needs. I am CPR/AED certified and hold additional certifications. References...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jill R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Evenings And Weekends

I worked as personal student assistant to elementary students with special needs for 6 years. I was also an elementary school substitute teacher. I have a Master's degree and work full time at Carnegie Mellon University. I also work as Childcare supervisor at a church nursery every Sunday. I am looking for weekend babysitting...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have 5+ years of experience working with children of all ages. I have my Associates Degree in Early Education and Child Development! I also am a teacher in a Childcare Center where I primarily work in the infant room. However, I also work as an assistant preschool teacher! I also have quite a bit of experience working with our...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Megan H.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Etc.

I am Megan, a student at the University of Pittsburgh's College of Business Administration and David C. Frederick Honors College. I am pursuing a Bachelor in Business Administration with majors in Marketing and Finance, as well as an Honors Degree. I have babysit since I was a freshman in high school, up until this past...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Maggie L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter Available

Hi, my name is Maggie! I am a student at Penn State majoring in early childhood education. I have roughly 4 years of experience babysitting a special needs child. When I watch her I would usually get her off the bus from school, take her to her occupational/ speech therapy, as well as just hang out at the home and play. I found...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Hannah - Experienced Childcare Provider With A Passion For Pediatrics

Hi! My name is Hannah. I have worked as an EMT and medical assistant. I am CPR & BLS certified. I have extensive experience with children, as most of my work experience took place at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. There, I worked with over 30 specialties and multidisciplinary clinics. I have "seen it all," as many...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Alexis L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Senior & People With Special Needs Caretaker/ Tutor!

Hi! I am a professional actress who just moved back home to Pittsburgh from NYC and looking for flexible work as I continue to perform! I'm a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in PA and have multiple years of senior care/ special needs experience. Also, growing up with a big brother with physical and mental disabilities and...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Denise C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been Doing This For 25 + Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am reliable honest, and people have trusting me with their loved ones and homes for over 25 years, and that is a very big responsibility, I also work for the state with special needs adults, I have all my clearances, so I'm up to date on all my health care, and my vehicle is properly insured and safe, I hope look forward to...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Theresa D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Theresa. I have an Associates degree in Nursing. I have over 10 years experience in private duty/ home care. I have additional certifications in medically complex/special needs children and adults with dementia/alzheimers~ I am CPR/AED certified and have all clearances. References available upon request. Please...
Theresa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Sara Y.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a very patient, caring and reliable person! I have taken care of people since my first job at 16! I have worked with kids, people with special needs and senior care. Currently I am working at Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children where I am responsible for bathroom changes, feeding and creating fun things to...
Sara can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
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Kris V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Adult Caregiver

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: Personal care, dementia
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Emilie T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Elementary Educator And Mother Looking For Part-time Nanny Position In Pittsburgh

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom to an amazing 4th grader, and I have worked as an elementary environmental educator for 7 years at Carnegie Museums. (I have all childcare clearances and CPR training) I am a college-educated, education-focused, and health-conscious mom and caregiver. I am also a sibling to seven and an aunt to 15 kids, so...
Emilie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emilie cared for our oldest (2 yrs old then) during the summer and after that, for a year she often babysat both daughters. We moved out of the area and that is the only reason why we can't hire her anymore. Emilie is very responsible, reliable, sweet and caring...

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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 72 reviews of the 152 listed special needs caregivers.