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Special needs caregivers in Glenshaw, PA

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Kate B.


Glenshaw, PA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Kate! I am a 25-year-old Speech-Language Pathologist in the school setting working with kindergarten-high school students. I have worked with kids since I was 16 and began my babysitting journey when I was 18. I have worked around kids in various settings; babysitting for many different families, hosting birthday...
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Rachel S.


Glenshaw, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekday Evening And Weekend Nanny

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I have a chemistry degree and currently work at Kraft Heinz as a Quality Technician but am looking for a secondary job opportunity. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and love working with children. I have taken child development classes, have my child abuse clearance from volunteering that I currently do with children, have...
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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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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Carlie D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi y'all! My name is Carlie, I'm a sophomore in college studying biology. I have a goal of becoming a pediatric dentist some day, I love working with kiddos! I've been babysitting for about 7 years now. I have lots of nephews and nieces that I care for frequently. Additionally, I have volunteered at a summer camp for special...
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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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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...
5.0
"I myself and my family have hired Amanda for many things. She has always been on time and stayed longer if needed. She always does an amazing job. No matter if it was for housekeeping or watching my son or my...

Reviewed by Tasia L.

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Beth B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

5.0

(1)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Catherine Z.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(4)

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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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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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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

5.0

(8)

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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 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."

Reviewed by Steve M.

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Csilla T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, M, T, W, Th, F 8 AM-12 PM

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! I am a chef by trade that works a seasonal job and am looking to be a part time nanny from the months of November - April. I have babysat up to three children, ages ranging from newborn-6 years old in the past. I was previously employed as a social worker working with children of all ages, primarily preschool, who...
5.0
"Csilla is wonderful with our children! She is very patient and kind. My 3 year old looks forward to the fun crafts or games that she has planned for the day. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with...

Reviewed by Danielle C.

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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

4.8

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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 watched our 20-month-old daughter for about 2 months in between changing daycare. She is a professional and highly engaged with the children. Every time I came to pick up my daughter she was focused and...

Reviewed by Andrew D.

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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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Lauren M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter (Nights And Weekends)

5.0

(1)

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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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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glenshaw, 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.

Nilah J.

5.0

Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!

- Joseph W.

Amanda N.

5.0

I myself and my family have hired Amanda for many things. She has always been on time and stayed longer if needed. She always does an amazing job. No matter if it was for housekeeping or watching my son or my pets and she has also helped care for my grandmother. We all love her and haven't found...

- Tasia L.

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.

Elizabeth N.

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.

- Renee C.

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