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Special needs caregivers in West Mifflin, PA

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Nicole B.


West Mifflin, PA

$14-18/hr7 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/hr10 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, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma G.


West Mifflin, PA

$12-17/hr7 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Healthcare Worker

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*newborn care specialist* 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 care for your little ones from the very...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"I have had a lot of nannies come to my home for back-up care and, though all have been nice, not all go above and beyond when Leah did. She was not on her phone the entire time (which is hard to find nowadays!) and she played along with my child, like The Floor is...

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Olivia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Olivia

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a new graduate Registered Nurse. Through working in healthcare I am up to date on all CPR and first aid training. I also have a health science and education degree which aids in being better help with any educational needs for your children. I have been babysitting for 15 years. Throughout the years, I have gained...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia was very engaging with us as parents and interactive with our daughter. No complaints and certainly appreciate her willingness to interview and provide a copy of her driver's license. Thanks, Olivia!"

Aaron B.

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Shannon C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$40/hr10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julia T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently studying to earn my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and work as a therapist. I have many years of experience with people with special needs. I have also babysat for children with special needs. I am hoping to find an incredible person that I can continue to work with. I am very...
5.0
"Interviewed Julia and found her very smart, compassionate and professional. Looking forward to having her help us when we need her to "

Amy D.

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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 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/hr10 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/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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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/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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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr4 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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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 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 9+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."

Steve M.

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Carly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr8 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-34/hr8 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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Over and above what I would expect for a caregiver. Known her for 25 years and has always been very mature and helpful. Our 4 year old daughter loves her."

Matt R.

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Rena L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Rena, and I am a graduate student looking to babysit during graduate school as I pursue my degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have background taking care of children in babysitting contexts, but also in teaching English, working with children with special needs, as a behavior technician, taking care of seniors...
Rena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I'm college educated in Early Education and Child development, coupled with children with special needs. I love working with kids and helping out their families. I been working with children in some form since 2005. I have reliable transportation to and from work. I can start as soon as you want. I'm Covid-19 vaccinated.
Kay can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime."

Thom S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Mifflin, PA

Leah R.

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 regularly because daycare started....

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Olivia P.

5.0

Olivia was very engaging with us as parents and interactive with our daughter. No complaints and certainly appreciate her willingness to interview and provide a copy of her driver's license. Thanks, Olivia!

- Aaron B.

Julia T.

5.0

Interviewed Julia and found her very smart, compassionate and professional. Looking forward to having her help us when we need her to

- Amy D.

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.

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