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Special needs adult care in Ambridge, PA

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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
3.0
"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 experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual. The challenge that we encountered was her lack of...

Molly H.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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...
4.0
"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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Susan D.


Beaver, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher, I have taught and assisted students with life skills, academics, and job coaching. The age of these students range from 5 through 21. I have worked with students needing special care and instruction related to those with Emotional Behavior Disorders, Autism at various levels on the spectrum,...
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Ellisyn M.


Gibsonia, PA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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 10+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."

Steve M.

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Marcie C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

I Provide Excellence In Home Care

Helping Seniors And Disabled Adults Live Independently And Safely In Their Home. * Will Transport to doctor appointments and shopping trips. * Run errands, recreational, and social outings * Light house-keeping, meal preparations. * Assist with medication, laundry and support with activities of daily living. * Able to travel...
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Marcie is very punctual and dependable and very caring. Marcie took care of my parents for six years. Very trustworthy."

Kathy S.

3 years of experience working with special needs students ages 5-15. Newly graduated/licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
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Mary C.


Gibsonia, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently studying special education at the University of PA but I am home for the summer. I have many years of experience working with children and about two years of working with children with special needs. Typically, I would be working at the Watson Institute over the summer but I have been unable to due to school...
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Anna B.


Zelienople, PA

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Warm Hearted, Upbeat & Patient

Hi! I am a counseling grad student looking to babysit while I complete my degree! I am a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, so I broad knowledge of behaviors related to past childhood trauma. As a former paraprofessional to elementary students, I've deeply enjoyed working with students with a variety of...
Hey! My names Tina, I'm very energetic, loving, and fun. I love children and animals! I'm willing to help with cooking, cleaning, transporting, run errands, or any of your needs.
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Emily S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at Chatham University. I will be completing my first clinical rotation while in Delaware. My education has provided me extensive knowledge working with individuals of different ability levels. I have experience working at a summer camp for individuals ages 5-21 with special needs,...
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Ashley M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER

Hello! My name is Ashley, and I have 10+ years of experience providing compassionate and high quality childcare to families with children of all ages. I have experience providing in home child care that met the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of all children. I contributed to a safe, caring, nurturing and...
Hello! I cared for both parents for 5+ years. I'm caring and generally fun to be around. I try to provide exercise and activities as appropriate and am a great listener. I love to cook! You can count on me to be reliable. If we could meet and decide if it's a great fit for both of us that would be great! Laura.
Hello! My name is Allison, and I have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities. I am a kind, patient and a trustworthy individual. My experience working with individuals with disabilities includes many years in Best Buddies: a program/club that works with schools to create friendships between students and their...
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Nikolete D.


Mars, PA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Nikolete. I am 22 years old, and I have a lot of experience in special needs. I look forwarding to working with you. Thank you.
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Alexis L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Senior & People With Special Needs Caretaker/ Tutor!

Hi! I am a professional actress who just moved back home to Pittsburgh from NYC and looking for flexible work as I continue to perform! I'm a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in PA and have multiple years of senior care/ special needs experience. Also, growing up with a big brother with physical and mental disabilities and...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Kate B.


Glenshaw, PA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kate! I am a 26-year-old Speech-Language Pathologist in the school + medical setting working with a variety of populations. I have worked with children with ASD, Down syndrome, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairments, speech-sound disorders, apraxia, childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), etc. I have...
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Alexa B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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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Brooke P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Special Needs Behavioral Therapist And Parent Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
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Abigail K.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

OT Student With Lots Of Experience!

Hi, I'm Abby and I'm finishing up my doctorate degree in occupational therapy. I just completed my clinicals at Western PA school for blind children . I also have 3+ years working for the center for autism and developmental disorders as a milieu therapist. I feel comfortable working with people of all ages, behavioral needs,...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Ambridge, PA

Kelly R.

3.0

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 experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual. The challenge that we encountered was her lack of availability and the time it took to return...

- Molly H.

Amanda N.

4.0

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.

Kristi D.

5.0

Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100% confident that our little guy was in...

- Charles R.

Marcie C.

5.0

Marcie is very punctual and dependable and very caring. Marcie took care of my parents for six years. Very trustworthy.

- Kathy S.

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