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Special needs caregivers in West Mifflin, PA

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Nicole B.


West Mifflin, PA

$14-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

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I've worked with intellectual disabilities for the 7 years. I'm currently a program manager for a nonprofit organization. I love working with individuals with IDD and helping them live life to there fullest potential in home and in the community.
Hi my name is Justice I love working with kids I am currently employed at a nursing home right now and I am in nursing school now.
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Jennifer M.


West Mifflin, PA

$21/hr • 19 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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Emma G.


West Mifflin, PA

$12-17/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable Sitter Looking To Provide An Enjoyable Time For Kids

Hello, I'm Emma! I am a caring, kind, and reliable university student with a passion for caregiving and working with children. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, including working with children with special needs. I love to organize arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and interactive games. My number one priority is to...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Ariane C.


West Mifflin, PA

$18-22/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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...
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Leah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Healthcare Worker

5.0

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*newborn care specialist* available for newborn prep consultation services As a dedicated mom who practices gentle parenting, I understand the importance of nurturing and creating a loving environment for children to thrive. I am also a trained newborn care specialist, which has equipped me with the skills to provide expert...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Leah was excellent with our little one. She was always super happy to see the baby, sang songs, and would talk to our little one which helped our baby grow. Leah would read to her, and was great with implementing my feedback. We only stopped using Leah's services...

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Samson J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about their child's...
Samson can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samson worked with my teenage special needs son with absolute patience and kindness. He was always on time, was flexible with our ever-changing schedule and even meet me at my son's activity, to bring him home so I could take my daughter to her activity when it...

Nina W.

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Shannon C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed behavior specialist that works daily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have years of experience as a teacher as well as a behavior specialist that enjoys working directly with children. I have extensive experience babysitting/nannying typical children as well as children with special...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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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Marina D.


Homestead, PA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs children all my life and prefer to work with children who are diagnosed as being autistic or on the autism spectrum. I worked at St. Peter's Child Development Center and the DePaul Institute for the hearing impaired. Most recently I was employed as a research assistant in the Neurophysiology...
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Katerina H.


Clairton, PA

$20-27/hr • 10 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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 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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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Chynna. I am writing to express my interest in a special needs position. It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter hoping to gain additional experience as a caregiver. I have past experience working with special needs children; as a camp counselor, a teacher's assistant, and as well as in my own home. As a...
5.0
"Chynna came to clean my house, she was very respectful and did a good job with housekeeping. She was detailed and thorough!"

Mehvish S.

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Kali M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Kali! I recently graduated with a social work degree and am looking for a new nanny family! I have eight years of experience working with children, as well as experience with special needs and trauma-informed care. I also have my clearances and own transportation. Please let me know if you want to connect via...
Kali can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions "

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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 10+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100%...

Charles R.

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Carly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced & Nurturing Nanny Ready To Start Asap!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Caroline, and I would LOVE to work for you! I am an incredibly patient and nurturing person, and I can handle just about anything that I encounter. I have over 7 years of paid experience, ranging from newborns to teens. Big families, special needs, etc. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Carly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"1000/10 Employee! Would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a qualified and kindhearted sitter. She is wonderful and with all the craziness involved in hiring a nanny, she is your light at the end of the tunnel. Responsible, consistent, and the best...

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Joelle N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-34/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Fun And Crafty Part Time Nanny Looking For A Second Part Time Position.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience working as a full time nanny. I have worked with new born infants, toddlers, school age kids, and teenagers. In college and grad school I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons to kids 3 to 8yrs, and held the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. I have held certifications in...
Emilia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilia is a longtime friend of the family and has worked part-time as a nanny for our daughter E since E was an infant. She is now four. First the basics: Emilia is dependable, punctual, and flexible. She keeps her commitments, is always ready for E when we drop...

Beth R.

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Margaux D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr • 8 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Mifflin, PA

Leah R.

5.0

Leah is wonderful! Parents will love her because she's reliable, responsible, caring, and fantastic with children. Kids will love her because she's so engaging and fun. She loves to sing songs and play games with them. Highly recommend!

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Samson J.

5.0

We hired Samson as our full-time caregiver for our 3 young boys (5, 3, and 8 months at the time of hire). He has a warm personality that connects really well with kids. He's been incredibly reliable, on time, and ready to "be on the job" from the moment he gets settled in the morning and has the...

- Jonathan 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.

Katerina H.

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.

Amanda N.

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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