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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Saxonburg, PA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Saxonburg, PA

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Agnes O.


Saxonburg, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been a caregiver for those with special needs for several years. It has been a educational experience both for me and to those I take care of. It has helped me to bring the best in them, respect them and accept them for who they are. I have taken care of those with different needs and it has been a successful experience....
5.0
"Agnes saw my need on care.com and even though she herself can not care for my son she has gone above and beyond to find me someone who can help me. She is an angel. And if I could I would hire her in a heartbeat."

Carole B.

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Allyson R.


Saxonburg, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter :)

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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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Agnes O.


Saxonburg, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Available For Companionship, Personal Care, Special Needs And House Cleaning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with elderly people in their homes especially those who are unable to do for themselves such as feeding, bathing, getting them dressed, combing their hair, brushing their teeth, helping them with toileting, supporting them when walking, reminding them time for medication, changing the position of sleeping,...
Agnes can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
5.0
"Committed to the job. Always is there when shift starts. Cleans, shops, bathe, dress… does what is necessary to get the job done. If for any reason she can’t cover her shift she will have already found someone to cover for her. !!! "

Ty T.

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Cara C.


Mars, PA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Adventurous Caregiver

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cara was great with our kids and settled in right away."

Care member

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Ellisyn M.


Gibsonia, PA

$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp

An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher

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...
I think that every individual has the right to achieve his or her fullest potential. Individuals with special needs are not exempt from this, and may require extra support to be his or her best. I hope to inspire, educate, assist, and give hope to those who need specialized attention and education.
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Sandra B.


Butler, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Sandra, I have been working with children for over 10 years now. I started out in a daycare center for 6. 5 years and now I am a nanny and have been for 5 years. I am currently part time with that family now do to them being in school. I am currently a paraprofessional, I work with special needs in a high school. I...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Christina R.


Mars, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

I have been a full time nanny for over 26 years. I have experience with all ages from birth to teenage, including special needs and 5 sets of twins. My objective with any family is to be reliable, flexible, provide a little bit of structure, a lot of fun, and security. I enjoy being active and creative. I am a hard worker, very...
Christina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Blair B.


Butler, PA

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Blair Bowen

My name is Blair and I'm a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh! I study Developmental Psychology with the hopes of going on to receive my doctorate in Occupational Therapy and work with special needs children. I love working with kids and am looking to get some summer work and experience! I'd describe my personality...
Blair can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary C.


Gibsonia, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am currently studying special education at the University of PA but I am home for the summer. I have many years of experience working with children and about two years of working with children with special needs. Typically, I would be working at the Watson Institute over the summer but I have been unable to due to school...
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Sandra B.


Butler, PA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sandra! I have worked with kids for over 10 years now. I am currently a paraprofessional I work with special needs children in a High-school. I love seeing how special needs children function daily and how their brains work. I love that every day is different and for our autism kids our schedules have to stay the...
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Mollie S.


Sarver, PA

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Summer (May-August) Babysitter/Nanny/Special Needs

I am currently a junior in college majoring in early childhood education and special education. I have taken many child development classes, and have had a lot of first hand experience with school age children in the field. In addition, I have been a summer nanny for the last two summers. One summer I was a nanny for four...
Mollie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madyln C.


Mars, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Sitter

Hello. I am a nurturing and enthusiastic individual with a passion for childcare. For most of adult life I have worked around kids. My experiences include babysitting for a 4 y. o. and a 8 y. o. with special needs, teaching preschool, tutoring French, working in a military daycare, and many other smaller projects. I have also...
Madyln can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren S.


Gibsonia, PA

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi I'm Lauren, 25 and able to help in the evenings on weekdays or during the day on Saturday. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages and abilities. I was a lifeguard for 6 years and am still CPR certified. I taught swimming lessons for three years to kids ages 3-14 during this time I created my own lesson...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cara C.


Mars, PA

$20-35/hr

Experienced Veteran Teacher

I have successfully taught in the elementary classroom for over 30 years including special needs and ESL. In addition, I have cared for many family members with special needs and have a lovely sister with Down Syndrome. I am compassionate, patient, and kind.
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Brandy M.


Gibsonia, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a degree in early childhood education with 20 hours of special education and a reading endorsement. My experience other than in the classroom was attending class with a child on the spectrum for a year and 3 additional years tutoring him and babysitting where needed. I also tutored a child for 5 years with multiple...
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Katelyn B.


Mars, PA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just recently graduated from the University of Florida with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy and moved back to the Pittsburgh/Butler area after 8 years of schooling and living in Florida. I am currently studying for my boards/license exam. I have many years of experience with all age groups (newborn to preteens) and as the...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nikolete D.


Mars, PA

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Nikolete. I am 22 years old, and I have a lot of experience in special needs. I look forwarding to working with you. Thank you.
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Ally C.


Mars, PA

$28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Creative, Compassionate, Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My experience caring for others began with an after-school babysitting position for an elementary-aged girl. This position was full of fun, game playing and evolved into loyalty and friendship. I became the big sister she never had. This was the beginning of my passion to serve others. I provided summer daycare for two boys; one...
Ally can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mollie S.


Sarver, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Babysitter

I am currently a special education major at SRU. I have taken coursework devoted to working with special needs students. I also have a special needs brother so am very sensitive to not only the needs of the special needs child but also of their sibling(s). I also was President of my high school's child development class and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saxonburg, PA

Agnes O.

5.0

Agnes saw my need on care.com and even though she herself can not care for my son she has gone above and beyond to find me someone who can help me. She is an angel. And if I could I would hire her in a heartbeat.

- Carole B.

Allyson R.

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.

Agnes O.

5.0

Committed to the job. Always is there when shift starts. Cleans, shops, bathe, dress… does what is necessary to get the job done. If for any reason she can’t cover her shift she will have already found someone to cover for her. !!!

- Ty T.

Cara C.

5.0

Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.

- Nicole L.

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