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Joanna B.


Freeport, PA

$25-28/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

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I have worked for 5 families for extended periods of time each of which ended due to a change in the family's needs. I have experience with a wide variety of ages and am comfortable working with multiple kids at once. I also have worked as a volunteer countless times in my mother's special needs classroom and am confident in my...
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Kelly S.


Freeport, PA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver/tutor

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I am a tutor on this sight but would also like to be considered for care jobs. I have been a teacher for 24 years. My youngest just left for college so I have some free time evenings and weekends. Have all my clearances.
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Michele S.


Leechburg, PA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

(1)

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Worked with an ADHD child for 8 years. I also worked with seniors who has diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, blindness & loss of a limb. I can perform blood glucose readings & injections. I worked 4 years with a patient that had a trachea, g-tube( feeding tube), dispensed all his medication thru the g tube. He had short term...
5.0
"Michele cared for my disabled husband for 4 years. I was blessed to find her on Care.com. Without any medical training she assisted with some very specific care of a feeding tube and trach. She also assisted...

Reviewed by Terri M.

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Rachel E.


Ford City, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I have experience in the home health 12 yrs . I had worked with special needs and elderly. Will to help with all housework and do errands if needed. Had several trainings Hoyer, lifts and transfer trainings infectious disease care medication preparation , hospice care Prefer overnight shifts. I have training in hoyers , lifts...
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Stephanie D.


Vandergrift, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 39 years old. I enjoy music, animals and my family. I love telling jokes and listening to people's stories. I am gentle natured but I adapt well with varying types of personalities. I have 18 years of experience working in healthcare. My first experience was working in a hospital setting as a...
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Julie L.


Sarver, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nurses Aide Seeking Child Care Jobs

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I have been a nurses aide for 33 years and am looking for extra jobs to fill my time. I have experience with children and adults of all ages, including special needs.
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Twila S.


Vandergrift, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

We All Need Help Sometimes Right?

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Hello I have done cna work for 10 years. I love helping those in need. I have seen many different special needs cases in the day care and nursing home I have worked at. I even have three kids two of them are special needs. I enjoy helping and making a difference in other peoples life's.
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Mollie S.


Sarver, PA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Summer (May-August) Babysitter/Nanny/Special Needs

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I am currently a junior in college majoring in early childhood education and special education. I have taken many child development classes, and have had a lot of first hand experience with school age children in the field. In addition, I have been a summer nanny for the last two summers. One summer I was a nanny for four...

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My brother is a special needs child and my entire life, I've dedicated a lot of my time to take care of him. He means the world to me and someone with special needs can honestly change your entire outlook on life.
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Stephanie A.


Ford City, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

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I've been babysitting since the age of 13. I have worked in a day care setting before with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. I have also babysat/nannied for several different families over the years with children ages 6 weeks up to 13 years of age. I have some experience working with special needs as well.
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Mollie S.


Sarver, PA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Babysitter

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I am currently a special education major at SRU. I have taken coursework devoted to working with special needs students. I also have a special needs brother so am very sensitive to not only the needs of the special needs child but also of their sibling(s). I also was President of my high school's child development class and...
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Cara C.


Mars, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Adventurous Caregiver

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls...

Reviewed by Nicole L.

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Brooke K.


Tarentum, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hi, I'm Brooke! I am a stay at home mother with 2 children home with me during the day. My availability will depend on if you are comfortable with me caring for your children in my home. I have experience caring for individuals with special needs and had my CNA for several years. I have had training in First Aid and CPR, I also...
5.0
"Brooke is great with kids. Very patient, living and caring! Highly recommend"

Reviewed by Care member

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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$13-25/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend...

Reviewed by Care member

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Gretchen M.


Verona, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny Looking For An Awesome Family.

5.0

(1)

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Hello parent(s), I am a reliable and compassionate nanny who has been caring for children of all ages. Proven ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment, while also engaging children in educational fun and creative play. Have a very strong protective instinct. I love my children as though they are my own. Skills:...
5.0
"Gretchen T is a treasure. She cared for our daughter when I returned to work after my maternity leave in January 2021. She was our nanny for one year. Gretchen is highly experienced as a caregiver. She is a...

Reviewed by Catalina P.

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Marilyn R.


Mars, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother Of 10

5.0

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I am an experienced, active Grandmother of 10. I am interested in part-time care of your children in your home or mine. I am very experienced with children of all ages from newborn to teen. I am available for part time work and when a full-time nanny is not needed. This includes days, evenings, and weekends. I would be...
5.0
"Marilyn was wonderful with our two children. She even made them cookies and took them to a park! Was so nice to enjoy a date night and get pictures texted to me of the kids all during the evening. Will...

Reviewed by Nicole F.

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Allyson R.


Saxonburg, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter :)

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Ally I am currently a school counselor for grades 7-9! I graduated from Slippery Rock University with my bachelors degree in early childhood education/special education and my masters degree in school counseling. I have a large background working with children with special needs. I grew up the oldest of 5 kids, so...
5.0
"Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!"

Reviewed by Susie L.

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Kathy C.


New Kensington, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Nurturing Childcare + Play And Encouragement

5.0

(1)

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I have provided childcare in my home and in childcare centers. I worked as a special education paraprofessional for 12 years at a local school district. I have experience with all ages of children from newborn through high school and am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I enjoy caring for children and know the...
5.0
"Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!"

Reviewed by Christina M.

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Amanda C.


New Kensington, PA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience! Absolutely Love Children! Available Afternoons On Weekdays And All Weekends!

5.0

(3)

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I've been babysitting since I was 15. In high school, I did community service, helping children with special needs in the classroom. I love playing games and keeping kids entertained! I'd love to read to them and take them to the park or zoo. I am currently employed full time, but would like a little bit of extra income. I'm...
5.0
"Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs. "

Reviewed by Ann W.

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Sarah C.


Murrysville, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Your Future Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I am a very caring and passionate person who can adapt to any situation that's thrown my way. I was an intern in a preschool classroom back in 2019, and one of the children even said they wanted to be like me when they grew up! Currently in addition to watching children during the week, I am also a catechist to a class of 17...
5.0
"Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her."

Reviewed by Joann K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Freeport, PA

Michele S.

5.0

Michele cared for my disabled husband for 4 years. I was blessed to find her on Care.com. Without any medical training she assisted with some very specific care of a feeding tube and trach. She also assisted with all aspects of his daily life. Personal hygiene, medications and even took him to...

- Terri M.

Cara C.

5.0

Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.

- Nicole L.

Brooke K.

5.0

Brook is great! My daughter loved her and her kids a lot! They had a blast playing together!

- Nadine M.

Rachel F.

5.0

Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend Rachel, and look forward to her watching our son again. Thank you Rachel!

- Care member

Gretchen M.

5.0

Gretchen T is a treasure. She cared for our daughter when I returned to work after my maternity leave in January 2021. She was our nanny for one year. Gretchen is highly experienced as a caregiver. She is a grandmother of six and has been responsible for numerous other children throughout her...

- Catalina P.

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