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Lisa B.


Carnegie, PA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Home And Community Habilitation Specialist

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I am a caring, patient, outgoing individual who enjoys spending my days helping people. 10 years ago I realized I could make a living doing what I enjoy most. I was a stay at home mom for 9 years and during that time I worked many seasonal, temporary and retail positions. When it came time to re-enter the work force came across...
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Mickayla G.


Coraopolis, PA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Smile Specialist

5.0

(1)

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Hey, hi, hello! I am an experienced caretaker who loves working with children of all backgrounds. I specialize in working with children who have trauma, mental illness, and other special needs. I am enthusiastic about engaging the children I work with in fun and creative activities while I am caretaking. Additionally, I have all...
5.0
"Mickayla is an exceptional babysitter who took care of my 12-year-old autistic daughter, Paige, with the utmost respect and compassion. She was patient, kind, and understanding, and always made sure that Paige...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sophie W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Catherine Z.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Kelli K.

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Leah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Healthcare Worker

5.0

(1)

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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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Lindsey C.


Coraopolis, PA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Weeknight/weekend Babysitting Opportunity

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Lindsey. I am currently a full time nanny M-F to a 2 and a half year old little girl, and have been with her since she was 4 months old. She is my absolute best friend! We spend our days walking to the park to play on the swings and climb the jungle gyms, as well as daily outings to museums, play groups,...
5.0
"Lindsey has been our daughter’s nanny for 15+ months. She started when our daughter was 4 months old, and my daughter absolutely adores her (as do we)! Lindsey does a phenomenal job engaging my toddler with...

Reviewed by Care member

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

4.5

(2)

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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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Olivia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Olivia

5.0

(1)

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I am a Health Science graduate of Towson University and currently am completing a second degree Nursing program. Through working in healthcare I am up to date on all CPR and first aid training. I have been babysitting since I was 12. Throughout the years, I have gained experience with a wide range of ages and also have done...
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!"

Reviewed by Aaron B.

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Julia T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(2)

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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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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

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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Ja' Net M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified CNA

5.0

(1)

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I have been involved in the care giving industry since I was in high school. I have been a certified CNA since 2000. I have worked in several Skilled Nursing Facilities and in Home Care Agency as well. I have been promoted to management positions teaching HHA, and CNAs on how to be more empathetic about being caregiver. As a...
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Madalyn S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

5.0

(1)

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I am a graduate of Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, PA) with a Masters degree in Education, as well as an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. I am currently employed as a teacher in a local school district. I have been a summer nanny for 5 years, and have 10+ years of babysitting...
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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Energetic Babysitter Available Full-Time

3.3

(4)

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Hello! I'm a mother of a beautiful 9-year-old daughter, an 8-year-old boy, and a 2-month-old daughter. I was caring for a family with 4 little girls for about 4 years, until the mother decided to stay at home. I have been involved in daycare activities and a friend's nursery. I studied Child Development in college and...
4.0
"My 2 year old son enjoyed it when she was over to watch him. She would get him up and feed him. Sometimes she would even help out by cleaning up around the house and did laundry. She had some transportation...

Reviewed by Merideth L.

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Monica B.


Canonsburg, PA

$17-28/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(2)

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Hello my name is Monica! I currently work as a Toddler Teacher during the week. I use to be a nanny and wad with that fanily for a little over 2 years. Before that I worked in an infant class as a teacher in Colorado. The kids in my care were 6 weeks to 18 months. I have experience with kids with special needs, as I use to...
5.0
"Monica is one of the best Baby sitters I've ever had the chance to know. She is so knowledgeable regarding child care and needs. I would recommend Monica to anyone looking for a baby sitter anytime!"

Reviewed by Nicole A.

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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

4.8

(16)

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Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 14 and 16. I have over 10 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...
5.0
"Holly is a tremendous blessing to our family! She has been watching our son full-time since he was 8 weeks old, and he loves her. She is dependable and attentive and goes above-and-beyond in keeping us updated...

Reviewed by Justine M.

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Nilah J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I'm Nilah. I am a senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I'm studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track with minors in chemistry, Africana Studies. Spanish. I want to go into pediatrics so I love working with kids. I believe that I can be good role model and additionally I can learn just as much from children as they can...
5.0
"Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!"

Reviewed by Joseph W.

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Madalyn S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Elizabeth N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$5-10/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care/ Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

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I absolutely adore working with people of any age with disabilities. I have my degree in elementary and special education, and have been a learning support teacher in 3rd, 4th, and 11th grade. I was also a summer camp counselor for adults with disabilities. Currently, I babysit for a family that has three children with special...
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork."

Reviewed by Renee C.

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I have 20 years experience working with special needs children , at one of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. I find my job very rewarding. It will be rewarding for me to find a elderly adult who is looking for a companion. I do work full time and would only be available Monday - Friday. 5:00pm-10:00 p.m. I would also be...
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Theresa D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Theresa. I have an Associates degree in Nursing. I have over 10 years experience in private duty/ home care pediatrics ages newborn-teenage. I have additional trainings/ certifications in adults with dementia and medically complex/special needs children. I am CPR/AED certified and have all clearances....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carnegie, PA

Mickayla G.

5.0

Mickayla is an exceptional babysitter who took care of my 12-year-old autistic daughter, Paige, with the utmost respect and compassion. She was patient, kind, and understanding, and always made sure that Paige was comfortable and happy. Mickayla’s gentle nature and caring approach made her the...

- Care member

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.

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.

Leah R.

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 weather permitted & even into the wooded areas when it wasn't muddy -he absolutely loved it &...

- Marcella K.

Lindsey C.

5.0

Lindsey has been our daughter’s nanny for 15+ months. She started when our daughter was 4 months old, and my daughter absolutely adores her (as do we)! Lindsey does a phenomenal job engaging my toddler with books, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor play- never screen time. She is so patient, caring,...

- Care member

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