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Special needs adult care in Donora, PA

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

4.5

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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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Marina D.


Homestead, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Madalyn S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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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Theresa W.


Homestead, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love caring for others and helping them to be as happy and as healthy as possible. My experience includes a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. I can use and maintain feeding tube, tracheostomy tube, IV's, respiratory equipment, suction equipment, physical therapy equipment and aids.
Theresa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Theresa is so kind and empathetic. Her skills and experience rival most nurses. Her dedication and dependability are so refreshing. She meets and exceeds all expectations! She is undaunted by sudden changes and is always willing to pitch in when extra help is...

Elizabeth L.

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Katharine M.


Venetia, PA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Katharine, I'm 22 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and it's my favorite thing ever! I'm taking a year off from school, so I am looking for a babysitting job for evenings and weekends. In school, my major is art education (hoping to work in an elementary school) so I have done lots...
5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!"

Tom H.

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Dawn M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loved One Is Everythingl

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I began home health and hospice care at the age of 18. With over 25 years of experience (the gauge would not let me move past 10), I worked with individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities. My experience spans many diagnoses. Volunteering is also something I enjoy in the hospice field. My schedule is...
Dawn can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Dawn has been a reliable Caregiver for our family. We really appreciate her. Her medical background gives us confidence, and we feel happy we hired her."

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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"Chynna came to clean my house, she was very respectful and did a good job with housekeeping. She was detailed and thorough!"

Mehvish S.

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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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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Ashley S.


McKeesport, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider Available Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ashley and I have been working in the healthcare field for the last 15 years. I have experience from skilled nursing to home healthcare working with individuals with different types of dementia and intellectual disabilities from mild to severe. Some of my responsibilities have been such things as meal prep,...
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is very caring and kind. She is attentive and a great companion/caregiver for my mother. She comes highly recommended!!! "

Anne C.

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Lisa S.


Monroeville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With Medical Needs Experience

Hello I'm a nanny who also has experience with children who are differently abled. I have experience with children with asthma/ODD/ADD/Bipolar/GI Tubes/Downs Syndrome and Autism. I am very patient and recently took a course on Positive Discipline Strategies. I am experienced with texture sensitivity and have helped families with...
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Ralene T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hha/dsp

I've worked in this field for several years I've worked for and with mainstay life service and pacc I've also worked with people who has special needs.
I am currently in school for occupational therapy (2nd year student). I am very comfortable caring for children with disabilities. All I would need is someone to show me what they'd like me to do, and I'll do it.
Recent graduate of Pitt's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Clinical experience in an outpatient pediatric clinic and as an early childhood educator in an inclusive classroom environment.
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James B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Granddaughter

I have always felt comfortable and enjoyed the company of people from different generations. I volunteered at nursing homes in my neighborhood in grade school, cared for an elderly paraplegic, and 5 years ago, I moved across the country to help care for my grandmother in her last years. I have worked many different jobs caring...
James can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Trisha P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from ADHD to Spina Bifida, and many in between. I am experienced in personal and incontinence care such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and toileting. I am also trained in wound care.
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Tetaake T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

CNA

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have many years of working with Intellectual Development Disability adult kids and seniors. I have years of experience too working with seniors in Nursing Skilled Home. Thank you
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Heather G.


Cuddy, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part-Time Or As Needed Day-Time Position

Single mother to a 5-year-old who had 10+ years of experience with special needs children/adults, infants, toddler, school-aged children. Looking for a day time position, while my son is in school that is part-time or as needed. Would prefer to watch the child in my home, that is pet friendly and child-proof within South...
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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Companion Caretaker

Hello, I'm Shania! I have been working with adults with mental/physical disabilities in residential and community settings since 2017. I was a camp counselor and coordinator for individuals with a wide range of needs and have experience with personal care. Currently I am stepping back from working within the system, building a...
Shania can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Theresa K.


Pittsburgh, PA

$14-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Aide/Caregiver

Hello! My name is Theresa, and I've been around people with special needs/disabilities my entire life. I have 9 siblings, 7 of whom have a large variety of special needs. Since I grew up with my siblings, I never thought that they were lesser than me, and I became very protective of them. A lot of people who didn't know how to...
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Tracey S.


McKeesport, PA

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Cna Certified In Childcare Hospice And Home Care 30 Yrs Experience

Hi I'm a mom of 2 boys one is 28 and one Is 16 my name is tracey selembo I am a certified hospice cna and have experience with autism Adhd and developmental delay I have 30yrs experience in healthcare homecare and hospice and child development care with autism disorders I love taking care of others and showing my heart to those...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Donora, PA

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.

Theresa W.

5.0

Theresa has been serving clients in her field for many years now and her dedication, knowledge, and skills reflect greatly in her work.

- Lester M.

Katharine M.

5.0

She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!

- Tom H.

Dawn M.

5.0

Dawn is empathetic, patient and innovative with how to handle situations. She was a volunteer for hospice and assisted with patient and was helpful to the families

- Deborah S.

Chynna W.

5.0

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

- Mehvish S.

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