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Kelly S.

Jeannette, PA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello I have been a HHA for almost 12 years now. I have a passion and a love for what I do. I've been helping seniors since I was little including my own grandparents. I have experience with Dementia Alzheimer's diabetes, MS, ALS stroke, Parkinson's, special needs, disabled, blind, . I have worked with a lot of hospice patients/...

Roberta R. says "Kelly was wonderful! She did 7 night shifts with my mother. Very kind and calming with my mother. Highly skilled. She even curled my mother's hair which...

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Carly B.

Experienced & Nurturing Nanny Ready To Start Asap!

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Caroline, and I would LOVE to work for you! I am an incredibly patient and nurturing person, and I can handle just about anything that I encounter. I have over 7 years of paid experience, ranging from newborns to teens. Big families, special needs, etc. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...

Care Member says "Caroline is wonderful. She helped us when we were in a pinch and took great care of our 15-month-old for a few days during the week. She was very...

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Samson J.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about their child's...

Jonathan S. says "We hired Samson as our full-time caregiver for our 3 young boys (5, 3, and 8 months at the time of hire). He has a warm personality that connects really...

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Rachel F.

Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!

Allison Park, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
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...

Rebecca L. says "Rachel is absolutely amazing! My kids love her and told me she is by far their favorite sitter. She is prompt, friendly, and great with my kids. I...

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Beth B.

Occupational Therapist

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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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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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Diana V.

Playful And Easygoing

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Diana and I am looking part time for a position as a caregiver to the elderly. I have been helping people who have mobility issues and cognitive issues and need some one around them and care for them. I have a really good report with those who are aging and bringing excitement to their day by playing all sorts...

Care Member says "Diana has been a fabulous caregiver to my mom. She is punctual and flexible if we ever need to change days/times. She is always coming up with new ideas...

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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
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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Nilah J.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Andrea W.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a Nursing student looking to find part time work while I attend school. I adore kids and would love to help families out when I can! I am experienced/certified in CPR, Medication, special needs, infants, and first aide. My availability changes every so often because of the type of nursing program I am in. If you...
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Stephanie A.

Part-Time Babysitter

Ford City, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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.

Care Member says "Stephanie was great. Our kids had a good time with her and she communicated well with us."

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Shania B.

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Monroeville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/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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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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Holly B.

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

Pittsburgh, PA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 15 and 17. I have over 12 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...

Care Member says "Holly has been caring for our 16 month old for months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is kind, caring, and it is clear that our son is very...

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Shannon C.

Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs

Pittsburgh, PA

4.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I am currently a licensed behavior specialist that works daily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have years of experience as a teacher as well as a behavior specialist that enjoys working directly with children. I have extensive experience babysitting/nannying typical children as well as children with special...
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Rachel S.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a nanny for the past 17 years & worked for some wonderful families. I've watched up to 6 children at a time from newborn up to high school age. I also have special needs experience. I used to work for a nanny agency & loved helping families find their perfect fit. Whether it's helping a new mom transition back to...

Care Member says "Rachel has been an incredible addition to our family over the last year. We have a 4 year old son and a 1.5 year old daughter. Both kids absolutely...

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Kristi D.

Let Me Help You With A Smile

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and give children the love & dignity they deserve. I have 10+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in Special Education with an emphasis in ABA....

Brittany W. says "I hired Kristi once for myself as I needed someone that I felt was compassionate, reliable, attentiveness, punctual along with displaying genuine care...

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Taylor H.

Irwin, PA

from
$8/hr
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I've worked with clients that are blind, hearing loss, dementia, and clients who are completely wheelchair bound, i've worked with bed ridden clients, and special need clients, I love to care for others and help them with daily activities, meds, outings, errands, meals, and cleaning, and bathing
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Emma G.

Caring And Reliable Sitter Looking To Provide An Enjoyable Time For Kids

West Mifflin, PA

from
$12/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Kaylynn P.

21 Years Experienced In Childcare And Education

Pittsburgh, PA

from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My 3 children are grown, graduated college and independent. Empty nest leaves a lot of extra time for me. I love teaching and working with children of all ages. I'm great at multi tasking, cleaning, cooking, crafts, outdoor activities, sports etc. I'm experienced with working with children with special needs and behavioral...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.57/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in New Kensington, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in New Kensington, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kelly S.

Kelly was wonderful! She did 7 night shifts with my mother. Very kind and calming with my mother. Highly skilled. She even curled my...

- Roberta R.

Carly B.

Caroline is wonderful. She helped us when we were in a pinch and took great care of our 15-month-old for a few days during the week. She was...

- Care member

Samson J.

We hired Samson as our full-time caregiver for our 3 young boys (5, 3, and 8 months at the time of hire). He has a warm personality that...

- Jonathan S.

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