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Marina D.

Special Needs Provider

Homestead, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Marina D.

Part-Time Senior Caregiver Provider

Homestead, PA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
personal care
meal prep
I cared for my parents prior to them passing away. My father had alzheimer's and my mother began to fall a lot in the home. In addition, my sister had a severe head injury in 1989 and was in a coma for two weeks. She had a colostomy bag, a trachea and a stomach tube. She also maintained some brain damage which resulted in her...
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Jamiah P.

Homestead, PA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and individuals with special needs. Experienced in providing personalized care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication reminders, mobility support, meal preparation, and companionship. Dedicated to...
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Csilla T.

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

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

Danielle C. says "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...

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Ellisyn M.

An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Madison T.

Bethel Park, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Madison. I am currently a full-time Online student studying Computer science: software engineering. I have worked with kids all throughout high school and college. I coached gymnastics and cheer. I do have about 4 years of work with special needs kids and I absolutely loved it. I nannied and babysat during my...

Christina O. says "We love Madison! She was so fantastic and was the first person our son bonded with right away! We will keep her for future babysitting opportunities....

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Amanda N.

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Pittsburgh, PA

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
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...

Kay L. says "Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."

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Joelle N.

Experienced Babysitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Joelle but you and your kids can call me Jojo. I have been working with children for the last 15 years and as a professional nanny for the last three years. I specialize in twins of all ages from newborn to grade school. I have nannied at least six sets of twins throughout the years. I...

Care Member says "Joelle nannied for us for 9 months during the pandemic and the whole family loved her! Our twins (4yo at the time) adored playing with her, loved the...

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Pamela M.

Mom of 18 Yr Old Twins and Experience With ID Children Ready To Help You With Your Families Needs

Monroeville, PA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi,, I have over 20 years experience watching little ones. I myself have 26year-old twins, so I have experience with preemies and colic babies. I am comfortable with children of all ages. I also enjoyed when I worked with special needs children. I absolutely love to read and sing to the children. I know how hard it is to leave...
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Nilah J.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Nilah. I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a B. S. in Neuroscience and 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 learn from...

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

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Brooke P.

Professional Special Needs Behavioral Therapist And Parent Coach

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a developmental and behavioral professional with over a decade of experience working with families to improve daily living, solve conflict, and avoid breakdown. I believe every family can benefit from simple, tried and true techniques using a casual non-judgemental approach. In 2016, I earned a Master's degree in Applied...

Caitlin M. says "I really cannot say enough about Brooke! She is great with my 2 kids and they absolutely adore her. She is always on time and extremely professional. She...

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Shania B.

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Monroeville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...

Care Member says "We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives...

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Emilia P.

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

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Beth R. says "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:...

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Ashley W.

Future Pediatrician! One-time & Recurring

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a medical student studying to be a pediatrician! I have lots of experience with kiddos of all ages (infant+) and I'm here for any chaotic fun! Furry friends are a plus! I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and am able to provide that type of care. I am comfortable with overnight jobs, as well. I...

Samantha F. says "Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met...

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Amanda N.

Pittsburgh, PA

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a true passion for supporting children's growth and development. With 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My formal education and coursework in Early Child...

Tasia L. says "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...

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Rena L.

About Me!

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Rena, and I am a graduate student looking to babysit during graduate school as I pursue my degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have background taking care of children in babysitting contexts, but also in teaching English, working with children with special needs, as a behavior technician, taking care of seniors...
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Jade S.

About Me

Verona, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Hi!! My name is Jade (: I have a special place in my heart for kids and I love being a positive role model for them! I was previously a sitter at Children's hospital, so I have experience with kids from ages 0-teens and experience with many different levels of need/care. I enjoy engaging with kids and playing + being...

Brittney G. says "Jade goes above and beyond, she is excellent with children and especially pets! She followed my list perfectly on how to take care of my dog and...

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Kelly R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Pittsburgh, PA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I attended University of Pennsylvania, where I earned a Bachelors of Education in Special Education (Pre K-Grade 8) and Pre-K-Grade 4 education. I spent two years working as a special education teacher for grades 7 and 8 followed by three years working as a special education teacher in Kindergarten through third grade...

Molly H. says "We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of...

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Diane S.

Educator

Pittsburgh, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a teacher with 23 years of experience. I am certified in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school English, middle school social studies, and Library. I have an 18-year-old daughter and a special needs brother
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Vanessa C.

Pittsburgh, PA

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$20/hr
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am a mom of two teenagers. I currently do not have paid experience being a caretaker to the elderly. However, professionally I am a para educator. I work with special needs children full time. I take great pride in my job and I would love to care for your beloved family member. I am very patient,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Homestead, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Homestead, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Csilla T.

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...

- Danielle C.

Madison T.

We love Madison! She was so fantastic and was the first person our son bonded with right away! We will keep her for future babysitting...

- Christina O.

Amanda N.

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.

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