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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.

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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

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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...
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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

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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...
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Ariane C.


West Mifflin, PA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter Available!

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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...
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Courtney K.


West Mifflin, PA

$17-28/hr7 yrs exp

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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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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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.
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."

Reviewed by Thom S.

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Sophie W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I a recent graduate from Boston University school of public health with a masters in public health law. I recently moved to NYC to work at Spencer Stuart but will not begin until the end of the summer. I have always loved working with children and in the past, have volunteered at Children's Hospital, refereed for soccer...
5.0
"Sophie is a highly dependable and responsible caregiver. She is proactive, punctual, and organized which allows her to excel in many realms and provide excellent care to children and their families. Further,...

Reviewed by Angelina W.

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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

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

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Beth R.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

4.5

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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."

Reviewed by Kay L.

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Lauren M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter (Nights And Weekends)

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I am a passionate and experienced child, pet, and house sitter. With over 10 years of experience, I understand the importance of trust, reliability, and love when it comes to caring for your children, beloved pets, and/or home. Child Care: I have extensive experience working with families to provide individualized care. Pet...
5.0
"Lauren babysat for my two boys many times over the years. She was always on time, easy going and really enjoyed being with the kids. And the kids really enjoyed her. She prepared meals when necessary, played...

Reviewed by Linda J.

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Shannon D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-29/hr9 yrs exp

Positive Nanny Looking For A New Home Asap

5.0

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Hello my name is Shannon I am a Portrait photographer, single mother to an 13-year-old boy and a full-time nanny in the Highland Park area of Pittsburgh. I will be looking for a new position, full/ part time, in or near that area. I can be available at the end of August of 2023. I have over nine years of paid experience,...
5.0
"Shannon has been our nanny for two years. She is an amazing person and is wonderful with our kids! We feel like she is part of our family and I highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Mary L.

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Julia T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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 "

Reviewed by Amy D.

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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

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5.0

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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!"

Reviewed by Mehvish S.

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Marina D.


Homestead, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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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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Leah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Healthcare Worker

5.0

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Former healthcare professional, experienced nanny. CPR certified. I am a mom of 2 children and practice gentle parenting. I am comfortable with pets of all kinds and special needs. Also able to provide homework help or tutoring as I have a Bachelor of science and a Master's degre
5.0
"Leah's focus was on my grandson , which is what I hired her to do . She was patient with him ( he's having some emotional problems) but she was so very kind & understanding . She took him for walks when the...

Reviewed by Marcella K.

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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

5.0

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Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology from Allegheny College. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential setting for two years, then have been a recovery/service coordinator on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute...
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"Shania is an excellent care taker. She is reliable, responsible, compassionate and fun. We're so grateful for her time with our kids. They adore her and we are sad that she doesn't live closer!"

Reviewed by Sarah L.

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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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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, has been engaged over the past 2 years in support of our teenage daughter; over this period Kristi serve as an integral and positive professional. We would like to acknowledge specifically that Kristi...

Reviewed by Tim T.

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Madalyn S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I minored in Special Education, and have experience working with kids with many different types of disabilities (physical and cognitive) in both a classroom setting as well as a child care provider setting. My family has members who are autistic, which inspired me to go into the field.
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Kimberly B.


Finleyville, PA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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...
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"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...

Reviewed by Kristy D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Mifflin, PA

Kay D.

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.

Sophie W.

5.0

Sophie is a highly dependable and responsible caregiver. She is proactive, punctual, and organized which allows her to excel in many realms and provide excellent care to children and their families. Further, she engages seamlessly with children, develops creative activities, and most importantly...

- Angelina W.

Emilia P.

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 her off, and adds extra hours or...

- Beth R.

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.

Lauren M.

5.0

Lauren babysat for my two boys many times over the years. She was always on time, easy going and really enjoyed being with the kids. And the kids really enjoyed her. She prepared meals when necessary, played games with them, got them into bed on time, and even helped them with their homework. I...

- Linda J.

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