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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tarentum, PA
The average rate is $33/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
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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...
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"Sarah has an immediate connection to kids. She communicates with them on a level they understand and appreciate. In addition to being responsible and punctual, she gives them her full attention and genuinely...
Reviewed by Christine Z.
Sophie W.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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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...
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"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.
Carlie D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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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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,...
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"1000/10 Employee! Would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a qualified and kindhearted sitter. She is wonderful and with all the craziness involved in hiring a nanny, she is your light at the end of...
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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...
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"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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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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I am 22-years-old. I go to Slippery Rock University. I come from a very large family. Having about 15 younger cousins has given me plenty of practice. I have been taking care of/babysitting my niece from when she was about 6 months until now (5-years-old). I babysit 3 of my cousins occasionally (twins-11 years old and a...
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"Would highly recommend Hannah! She is so kind, living and mature. Both of my girls adore her and look forward to every afternoon they see her. I'm working remotely for a few weeks and Hannah has transitioned...
Reviewed by Michelle C.
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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...
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"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.
Gianna P.
Cranberry Township, PA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Gianna and I am 22 years old and a college senior. I go to Ohio University and am a Hearing Speech and Language Sciences Major! I have been working with children since I was 14, and I have been a caregiver paid since the age of 16. My mother is a special educator, so I have always grown up working with kids! I...
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"Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that.
Gianna is...
Reviewed by Illya Y.
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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...
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"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.
Ellisyn M.
Cranberry Township, PA
$25-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher
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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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Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology from Allegheny College. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential setting for two years, then have been a recovery/service coordinator on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute...
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"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 on time. We appreciate how much she plays with our...
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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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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...
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"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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Hello! I am an adoptive mom of teens in the Cranberry Township area. I have a background in pediatric speech pathology & nannied for years prior to that. I have worked with tons of different kiddos and am also comfortable with tough behaviors and special needs.
I have stayed home with my kids for the last two years and am now...
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"Maranda is very enthusiastic and creative. She easily managed my three children, all under 6 years old. She performed any task that we requested exactly as we requested. She takes initiative with the children...
Reviewed by Amy N.
Kay D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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.
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"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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Hello my name is Shannon I am a Portrait photographer, single mother to an 13-year-old boy and a full-time nanny in the Highland Park area of Pittsburgh. I will be looking for a new position, full/ part time, in or near that area. I can be available at the end of August of 2023.
I have over nine years of paid experience,...
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"Shannon was incredible with our children. Our son has ASD and is very uncomfortable with strangers, Shannon made a point to visit our home weekly in the months leading up to her work start date to help him...
Reviewed by Emma B.
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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...
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"Kristi, has been engaged over the past 2 years in support of our teenage daughter; over this period Kristi serve as an integral and positive professional. We would like to acknowledge specifically that Kristi...
Reviewed by Tim T.
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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...
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"Cara made us feel so comfortable while watching our son in our home. He was so well taken care of, Cara provided us with an update during the day and left very detailed notes about his activities throughout the...
Reviewed by Aislynn M.
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I work a full time job during the week. I am looking for a weekend job right now in my home or yours; childcare, special needs or senior care. Can work with you on cash rate if many hours needed at one time
I am also available at 5 p.m. and on during the week. I have nannied for the last 4 and a half years full time. I love...
5.0
"Barb was early, flexible, and great with my kiddos!"
Reviewed by Sabrina R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tarentum, PA
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her.
- Joann K.
Sophie W.
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, she engages seamlessly with children, develops creative activities, and most importantly...
- Angelina W.
Carly B.
5.0
1000/10 Employee! Would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a qualified and kindhearted sitter. She is wonderful and with all the craziness involved in hiring a nanny, she is your light at the end of the tunnel. Responsible, consistent, and the best person to put in front of your kids
- Care member
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.
Hannah O.
5.0
Would highly recommend Hannah! She is so kind, living and mature. Both of my girls adore her and look forward to every afternoon they see her. I'm working remotely for a few weeks and Hannah has transitioned quickly and effortlessly. Couldn't be happier with our choice to hire Hannah. She's a gem!
- Michelle C.
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