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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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Child Care/ Special Needs Provider

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Renee C. says "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...

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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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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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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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Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Pittsburgh, PA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! I am an empathetic, observant, attentive, loving person who is always happy to help! I pride myself on my problem solving abilities and off-key lullabies. I have been caring for children (ages 4 months to 12 years) on and off for 8 years, and pet-sitting as needed for 10 years. I have 2 years of experience regularly...

Alessandra A. says "We've absolutely loved our experience with Laney! She is reliable, communicative, caring, gentle, and a steady presence to have in our home and around...

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About Me

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
6 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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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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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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Experienced Babysitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Full-time Caregiver For Special Needs

Pittsburgh, PA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I work at a psychiatric institute specializing in Autism and other intellectual disabilities such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Down Syndrome. I love my job and I want to keep caring for those with special needs.
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Nursing Student With Special Needs Children Of My Own

Pittsburgh, PA

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$5/hr
10 years experience
I have raised two special needs children who are now teens. Both of them are doing very well because of a lot of hard work on my part. Of course they have taught me a lot myself. I have endless patience and remain calm in the midst of chaos.
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Certified Teacher With Experience In Special Education

Pittsburgh, PA

from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Currently, I teach at-risk students in special education. Many of my students have a diagnosis including Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, and unspecified learning disabilities. In addition, my mother had Multiple Sclerosis which profoundly affected her both physically and cognitively. Thus, I have more than 20 years of experience...
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C.N.A, Loving Person

Pittsburgh, PA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hi I am a 27-year-old young woman looking to advance and thrive in my career. I graduated from Mount Lebanon High School as well as Parkway West CTC in 2016 with my certification for nursing assistant. After graduating I decided to take a job caring for kids because that's what I love to do. I hope in the near future to become a...
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Pittsburgh, PA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
As an educator, I regularly have students in my classroom with special needs. I also have caregiving experience in which I cared for the elderly.
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Pittsburgh, PA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Kimberly. I have been working with children for about 24 years now. I have my bachelor's degree in early education, I am certified in CPR and first aid, and have a great love for children. I am a very caring, compassionate, will treat your child as if they were my own. Please contact me if you would like to learn...
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Pittsburgh, PA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a substance abuse therapist with a background in play therapy. I spent my summers in college teaching home economics to children with disabilities and running work study programs at the local science museum. I enjoy crafting, cooking and good books. I look forward to sharing my diverse skill set with your family.
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Pittsburgh, PA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Sierra and I am a middle school special education teacher. I will be teaching part time in the summer but will be available in the afternoon/evenings Monday-Friday. I have experience teaching middle school, ages 0-5 and early elementary, and would be happy to assist with any after school or after camp needs!
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  • 138 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Pittsburgh, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 138 listed special needs caregivers

Brooke P.

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...

- Caitlin M.

Elizabeth N.

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...

- Renee C.

Kelly R.

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...

- Molly H.

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