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Jade S.

About Me

Venetia, 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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Samson J.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
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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Amanda N.

Pittsburgh, PA

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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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Chynna W.

Special Needs Provider

East McKeesport, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Chynna. I am writing to express my interest in a special needs position. It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter hoping to gain additional experience as a caregiver. I have past experience working with special needs children; as a camp counselor, a teacher's assistant, and as well as in my own home. As a...

Mehvish S. says "Chynna came to clean my house, she was very respectful and did a good job with housekeeping. She was detailed and thorough!"

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Pamela M.

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

Bethel Park, PA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Leah R.

Experienced Healthcare Worker

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
*newborn care specialist* available for newborn prep consultation services As a dedicated mom who practices gentle parenting, I understand the importance of nurturing and creating a loving environment for children to thrive. I am also a trained newborn care specialist, which has equipped me with the skills to provide expert...

Care Member says "Leah is wonderful! Parents will love her because she's reliable, responsible, caring, and fantastic with children. Kids will love her because she's so...

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Katerina H.

Date Night Or Daytime Babysitter Available - Over 10 Years Of Experience

Clairton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Katerina but everyone calls me Kat. I am a previous full time nanny & pediatric dental assistant, looking for occasional opportunities. I'm currently a real estate agent so I have some flexibility with my schedule and can do daytime, evening, and weekend hours. I have experience with babies, toddlers, adolescents,...

Eric W. says "She has watched my son from age 6. Very good with children and has always done well connecting with him. Very flexible and has always been reliable."

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
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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Kimberly B.

Finleyville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi , My name is kim , I've been a nanny for over 20 yrs . Love children , Dependable , responsible , caring , I have experience with all ages . Newborn through teens , also special needs and multiples . Willing to help with light housekeeping , meal prep , pet car . Etc . Love outdoors . I have my own transportation . Looking...

Morgan C. says "Kim is a wonderful, and compassionate person who is great with babies, little kids, and special needs children. We had the pleasure of working with Kim...

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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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Denise B.

Experience

Ellsworth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Been doing this line of work at a very young age . I'm Medicine aide , CPR and First aide experience. Hands on experience with daily activities. I do modified sign language, worked with children and adults that are mentally challenge and ADHD and has had seizures disorders .

Chuck B. says "Denise cared for our nephew with Coffin Lowry Syndrome for several years. We are not his custodians so we only saw them intermittently, but often. She is...

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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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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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Mellissia D.

Compassionate Care Provider

Latrobe, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a certified caregiver for many years. I have a compassionate heart and have a reputation among friends and previous co-workers as being funny, inspirational and loyal to all that I come in contact with. I have a great desire to make a difference in peoples' lives and in the world around me. I am a Christian and my...
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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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Kelly S.

Jeannette, PA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 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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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Madalyn S.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Greensburg, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
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 10+ years, and have 15+ years of babysitting...
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Madalyn S.

Greensburg, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Special Needs Caregivers in West Newton, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jade S.

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...

- Brittney G.

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.

Amanda N.

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...

- Tasia L.

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