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Sara B.


Wexford, PA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I am a current Occupational Therapy doctorate student at Duquesne University. While I am not an official OT yet, I have done my fieldwork rotations in a skilled nursing facility, pediatric therapy, home health, and hospice care! I have also worked as a personal caregiver for children with autism and cerebral palsy. I am...
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Madalyn J.


Wexford, PA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Active And Caring Helper

I've worked with a wide variety of individuals of all ages who have different intellectual and developmental disabilities. These people have made a considerable difference in the way I view life and friendships. I hope to meet more people that can have just as big of an effect on my life as I have on theirs.
I m a mother to a 25 yr. old high-functioning Autistic daughter. While she attended school, I worked within the school district in the Special Needs classrooms. I have also worked in the Business Office of the Special Education Dept., at the school. My daughter is now out of school and we have recently moved into the area so if...
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Julie J.


Wexford, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Was A Nanny For 3.5 Years.I Am A Mother Of 2I Was A Preschool Teacher For 10 Years

I am a preK teacher with over 18 years of experience. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I love creating an environment where children can learn through various activities that are hands on, sensory stimulated & creative spaces.
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Iryna K.


Wexford, PA

$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hi everyone. Parents who need help with caring for their children, I provide babysitter (part-time) services. I have two charming daughters: 9 and 3 years old, my youngest daughter has special needs, so I have the knowledge and experience with physical therapy and exercise. I have experience of working with kids of different...
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Ellisyn M.


Gibsonia, PA

$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp

An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher

5.0

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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...
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Barbara R.


Baden, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Weekend/occasional Jobs

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I work a full time job during the week. I am looking for a weekend job right now in my home or yours; childcare, special needs or senior care. Can work with you on cash rate if many hours needed at one time I am also available at 5 p.m. and on during the week. I have nannied for the last 4 and a half years full time. I love...
Barbara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Barb helped me a few times babysitting my 2 year old daughter. She is always reliable and on time, she and my daughter became friends very quickly, she connected so well with her and she was great on everything, following my daughter's routine, playing, feeding. I...

Helen U.

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Andrea W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Catherine Z.


Pittsburgh, PA

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Nanny (During School And Summer)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently filling a full time position. Best of luck! Hi! I'm a Yankee/Southerner, with family in Connecticut, Missouri, & Texas. I have 20 years of overall experience with children. I have a passion for arts and crafts and used to teach ceramics to children 2-14-year-olds for 3 years. As a teenager I babysat children of...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caty was great with our 3 grandchildren who came to live with us unexpectedly. She was with us for 2 years. Very dependable, very flexible. She made sure they did homework, did their chores, prepared snacks and meals, scheduled reading time and fun play time....

Kelli K.

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Gianna P.


Cranberry Township, PA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gianna and I am 23 years old and a recent graduate of Ohio University Hearing Speech and Language Sciences, and will be attending graduate school at Marshall University for Speech Pathology. My mother is a special educator, so I have always grown up working with kids! I have experience working with newborns all...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that. Gianna is an excellent communicator and provided updates...

Illya Y.

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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$15-25/hr • 6 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Rachel S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the past 17 years & worked for some wonderful families. I've watched up to 6 children at a time from newborn up to high school age. I also have special needs experience. I used to work for a nanny agency & loved helping families find their perfect fit. Whether it's helping a new mom transition back to...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has watched two out our children ages 2 and 4 and we absolutely loved her! She was so caring and loving and most importantly so communicative. "

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Dominique C.


Sewickley, PA

$30/hr • 15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...
Dominique can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 15 and 17. I have over 12 years of professional childcare experience. I am a very nurturing, energetic, creative and reliable childcare provider. Prior to having my children, I worked for 10 years in higher education. I have a B. A. in English Studies and a minor in...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Holly has been caring for our 8-month-old son since I returned to work from maternity leave when he was 3 months old. From the start, she has been so incredibly accommodating - logging his daily naps and bottles in our family app to keep us in the loop, contact...

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Beth B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

Hi! I'm an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience. I worked with both children and adults. i've recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after spending 20+ years in Knoxville Tennessee. I have three grown children, adore dogs, and like spending time outside. I am restarting a business which emphasizes...
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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

3.0
"It's hard to give an excellent rating as I haven't met Cara or saw her vehicle."

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Emily B.


Ambridge, PA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello. I am a registered nurse with 14 years of experience in a variety of nursing settings. I have experience with mental health, dementia, pre and post transplant, skilled nursing and pediatric special needs. I'm looking for one on one care with a loving family. Willing to provide medical services, including oral medication,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Taran P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care Giver Available.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Through all of my experience working with many populations from teenagers to those with special needs, I enjoy working with seniors the most. Their stories are better than books. I just like to make things nice for those whom I provide care for. I have always enjoyed taking care of people. I am able to provide good references. I...
Taran can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Loren D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced PCA

Once I graduated high school, I began working for Easter Seals Child Development Center -- a facility largely based around children with special needs. In addition to being a teacher, I was a personal care-aide for a young boy with autism, global delays, and sensory processing disorder. I accompanied him to his various...
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Lisa S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Nanny, Also Available For Special Needs And Adult

I am an active empty nester, looking for rewarding work. I am great with children as well as being very organized and a great cook. I am willing to transport and run family errands. I was a medical professional for almost 20yrs. I am creative, energetic and compassionate. I am able to multitask and make decisions quickly and...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wexford, PA

Barbara R.

5.0

Barb was early, flexible, and great with my kiddos!

- Sabrina R.

Catherine Z.

5.0

Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of their activities, prepare dinner, read, help with homework, and get them ready for bed....

- Roshni F.

Gianna P.

5.0

Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that. Gianna is an excellent communicator and provided updates proactively, asked questions when needed,...

- Illya Y.

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.

Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has been an incredible addition to our family over the last year. We have a 4 year old son and a 1.5 year old daughter. Both kids absolutely love Ms. Rachel and look forward to every day she cares for them. Rachel is dependable, flexible and such a joy to be around. She communicates...

- Care member

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