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Twila S.


Vandergrift, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

We All Need Help Sometimes Right?

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Hello I have done cna work for 10 years. I love helping those in need. I have seen many different special needs cases in the day care and nursing home I have worked at. I even have three kids two of them are special needs. I enjoy helping and making a difference in other peoples life's.
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 39 years old. I enjoy music, animals and my family. I love telling jokes and listening to people's stories. I am gentle natured but I adapt well with varying types of personalities. I have 18 years of experience working in healthcare. My first experience was working in a hospital setting as a...
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Amanda C.


New Kensington, PA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience! Absolutely Love Children! Available Afternoons On Weekdays And All Weekends!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 15. In high school, I did community service, helping children with special needs in the classroom. I love playing games and keeping kids entertained! I'd love to read to them and take them to the park or zoo. I am currently employed full time, but would like a little bit of extra income. I'm...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs. "

Ann W.

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Kathy C.


New Kensington, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Nurturing Childcare + Play And Encouragement

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have provided childcare in my home and in childcare centers. I worked as a special education paraprofessional for 12 years at a local school district. I have experience with all ages of children from newborn through high school and am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I enjoy caring for children and know the...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!"

Christina M.

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Stephanie A.


Ford City, PA

$10-15/hr17 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since the age of 13. I have worked in a day care setting before with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. I have also babysat/nannied for several different families over the years with children ages 6 weeks up to 13 years of age. I have some experience working with special needs as well.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Domenica T.


New Kensington, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hello, My name is Domenica! I am 28 and currently work full time during the week. During High School until my junior year of college I nannyed for a family of three children. When I started working for the family I was watching the 2-year-old boy and the mother was pregnant with twins. When the twin girls were born I started...
Domenica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
My brother is a special needs child and my entire life, I've dedicated a lot of my time to take care of him. He means the world to me and someone with special needs can honestly change your entire outlook on life.
I love working with children and in the past decade have worked several years as a nanny and a daycare worker. I have a big heart for seeing each child as an individual and helping to meet their needs. I also have experience working with several special needs families. I enjoy bringing warmth and love to the whole family and to...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning
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Rachel E.


Ford City, PA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience in the home health 12 yrs . I had worked with special needs and elderly. Will to help with all housework and do errands if needed. Had several trainings Hoyer, lifts and transfer trainings infectious disease care medication preparation , hospice care Prefer overnight shifts. I have training in hoyers , lifts...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

7+ years hospital experience as an ultrasound tech, with the vast majority of my patients being elderly. I have worked with special needs patients, dementia and alzheimer's patients as well. I have always gotten along so well with my patients, I've had some bring me their own canned goods and one women brought me a book she...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Lisa S.


New Kensington, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I can help you in taking care of special needs

I was the manager at my house which had 4 girls living there and I was in charge of all the staff for my house also. Experienced special needs caregiver
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Gabby G.


New Kensington, PA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hey, It's Gabby!

I'm able to cook, clean, and help with schoolwork. I also know how to work with special needs children.
Gabby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Christine B.


New Kensington, PA

$15-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver/Nanny

I have watched my grandchildren from birth to preschool age. My grandson is now 12 years old and my granddaughter is 10 years old. I have driven a school bus/van for special needs children to early school age. I babysat two children ages 3-years to 6 months in their home their mother was a teacher until they had a third child...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a 21-year-old mom of 2! I have worked healthcare since I've got out of highschool. I enjoy working with people who needs assistance on the daily. I've always worked in senior care homes or assisted living. I even worked at the hospital as a pct. While living in Indiana I worked at an in home facility for people with...

Bonnie G.


New Kensington, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Registered Nurse Available Full-Time

I am an experienced professional Registered Nurse seeking a full-time position. I am a RN with 10 years of nursery and pediatric experience. Since 2000 I have been a nanny including taking care of triplets. As a RN I have care of many hurt and sick children as well as those with special needs such as ADD, autism, obesity, and...

Kelly S.


Freeport, PA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver/tutor

I am a tutor on this sight but would also like to be considered for care jobs. I have been a teacher for 24 years. My youngest just left for college so I have some free time evenings and weekends. Have all my clearances.
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Allyson R.


Saxonburg, PA

$20-25/hr4 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & 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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Sarah C.


Murrysville, PA

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Your Future Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very caring and passionate person who can adapt to any situation that's thrown my way. I was an intern in a preschool classroom back in 2019, and one of the children even said they wanted to be like me when they grew up! Currently in addition to watching children during the week, I am also a catechist to a class of 17...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her."

Joann K.

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Agnes O.


Saxonburg, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...
5.0
"We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives on time. We appreciate how much she plays with our children and meets their needs. I highly recommend Shania!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vandergrift, PA

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs.

- Ann W.

Kathy C.

5.0

Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!

- Christina M.

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.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her.

- Joann K.

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.

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