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Ashley S.


McKeesport, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

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Hi my name is Ashley and I have been working in the healthcare field for the last 10 years. I have experience from skilled nursing to home healthcare working with individuals with different types of dementia and intellectual disabilities from mild to severe. Some of my responsibilities have been such things as meal prep,...
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Jennifer M.


West Mifflin, PA

$21/hr19 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a caring, compassionate, and nurturing nanny who has 15+ years experience caring for infants through preschoolers. I have credentials as a teacher's aide through Pittsburgh, PA school districts assisting special needs students with their daily school routine and am 9 credits away from an Associate's degree as an...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Lisa S.


Monroeville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With Medical Needs Experience

Hello I'm a nanny who also has experience with children who are differently abled. I have experience with children with asthma/ODD/ADD/Bipolar/GI Tubes/Downs Syndrome and Autism. I am very patient and recently took a course on Positive Discipline Strategies. I am experienced with texture sensitivity and have helped families with...
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Blythe B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$18-27/hr1 yrs exp

SLP Looking For Summer Work

Hello! My name is Blythe and I am a school-based speech language pathologist looking for summer work :) I have all clearances + PA state teaching license. (CPR/BLS certified)
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Ariane C.


West Mifflin, PA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter Available!

Hi! My name is Ari! I have 12 years of experience! I am CPR and First Aid certified ! I also have 4 years of teaching experience along with special need experience as well! I love working with kids and have experience with all ages between 6 months-15 years old! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping! I look...
Ariane can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hello, I am a 47-year-old female. I am a mother of two grown daughters and a grandmother of a 2-year-old granddaughter and 9-year-old grandson. I Watch them both during the week. I don't have any formal training but have taken care of a few individuals with mild disabilities such as ADD, dementia and other senior care issues. I...
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Feeding. I have been caring for different needs in clients for seven years. I have worked with down syndrome children, patients with brain cancer, epilepsy, and dementia. I also worked In the dermatologist office for two years assisting with...

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

My past childcare experience involved caring for children with special needs. My past employment includes School for the Handicapped, School for the Blind, Allegheny Valley School and Bayada Nurses working in Pediatrics and Geriatric departments and also babysitting 9 nieces and nephews over a 20 year period.
Sabrice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced and dedicated healthcare provider offering Quality care services. Areas of experience providing Direct care service include Seniors, Pediatrics, MH/MR, visually impaired, Autism, IDD, Alzheimer/Dementia and Special Needs. My Act 33/34 Clearances, CPR, First Aid and Medicine Administration Certifications are...
Sabrice can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Experienced Caregiver

I have several years of experience caring for people with special needs. My sister, whom I provided care for, is blind, developmentally delayed, and cannot speak. Presently I am attending college part time pursuing a nursing degree.
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Andrea W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$19-25/hr2 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, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Ashley W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Future Pediatrician! One-time & Recurring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a medical student studying to be a pediatrician! I have lots of experience with kiddos of all ages (infant+) and I'm here for any chaotic fun! Furry friends are a plus! I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and am able to provide that type of care. I am comfortable with overnight jobs, as well. I...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met her though! Our son and pets immediately warmed up to her. We feel lucky to have found her and have already hired...

Samantha F.

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Joelle N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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...

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Margaux D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Margaux. I'm a certified teacher with lots of experience caring for kids age 6 mos. to 18 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and for the past four years I've taught Theater and English in public and charter schools. Before I go back into teaching full time, I'd love to continue working with children! I am...
Margaux can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Margaux and I have been friends for a couple of years. She is great with my four-month-old son. I wish she still lived near me so she could be his nanny! Margaux is one of the easiest people to talk to that I've met, and she is a responsible and kind person. I...

Genevieve S.

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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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Kimberly B.


Finleyville, PA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi , My name is kim , I've been a nanny for over 20 yrs . Love children , Dependable , responsible , caring , I have experience with all ages . Newborn through teens , also special needs and multiples . Willing to help with light housekeeping , meal prep , pet car . Etc . Love outdoors . I have my own transportation . Looking...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kimmy was our nanny for several years to our 3 kids. She is so loving, fun, and a joy to be around. Kimmy really enjoys being around kids and she is truly passionate about caring for them. I would recommend her to anyone!"

Kristy D.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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.

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Katerina H.


Clairton, PA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Daytime Babysitter Available - Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hi! My name is Katerina but everyone calls me Kat. I am a previous full time nanny & pediatric dental assistant, looking for occasional opportunities. I'm currently a real estate agent so I have some flexibility with my schedule and can do daytime, evening, and weekend hours. I have experience with babies, toddlers, adolescents,...
Katerina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has watched my son from age 6. Very good with children and has always done well connecting with him. Very flexible and has always been reliable."

Eric W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Trafford, PA

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.

Ashley W.

5.0

Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met her though! Our son and pets immediately warmed up to her. We feel lucky to have found her and have already hired her again!

- Samantha F.

Joelle N.

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 again in a heartbeat.

- Care member

Margaux D.

5.0

Margaux and I have been friends for a couple of years. She is great with my four-month-old son. I wish she still lived near me so she could be his nanny! Margaux is one of the easiest people to talk to that I've met, and she is a responsible and kind person. I always enjoyed hearing about her...

- Genevieve S.

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.

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