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Denise B.


Ellsworth, PA

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 .
5.0
"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 amazing with children and really cares about them and their families. Having seen her work with our nephew and...

Chuck B.

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Diana V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Playful And Easygoing

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...
5.0
"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 to keep my mom awake, alert and engaged. She plays games, does crafts and is willing to tackle new recipes. She...

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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 children and meets their needs. I highly recommend Shania!"

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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...
5.0
"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 always has fun activities in mind for the day which results in me always coming home to happy kids! She has...

Caitlin M.

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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, 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 quickly created a positive relationship with our...

Tim T.

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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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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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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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & 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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Nikayla P.


Oakmont, PA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello! My name is Nikayla, i'm a Registered Nurse with mainly an adult cardiac background but I also have experience in special needs & hospice care. I was a nursing assistant for two years and have been a nurse for an additional two years. I previously nannied on care. com therefore have child/adolescent experience as well. I...
Nikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Sara Y.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a very patient, caring and reliable person! I have taken care of people since my first job at 16! I have worked with kids, people with special needs and senior care. Currently I am working at Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children where I am responsible for bathroom changes, feeding and creating fun things to...
Sara can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Shannon C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have a masters degree in autism education from the University of Kansas. Have been a teacher for the past 15 years in the field of special education.
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Brandon R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as calm, flexible, and mature. I like caring for people with special needs because I grew up with a brother who has an intellectual disability. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible with hours. I am a student athlete balancing classes and intense training. I started caring for people with...
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Amanda V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher

Hey there! My name is Amanda and I have been a Special Educator for 2 years. I've worked a variety of classrooms including Life Skills, Learning Support, Emotional Support, and Hearing Support. I specialize in students with Autism, ADHD, and emotional disorders. I've worked with students ranging from K-12 and have specific...
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Madilyn D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver For Special Needs

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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Stephanie N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available 15214

I have two years experience teaching students with special needs. I'm seeking short or long term part-time jobs helping a child or adult with life skills. I understand ABA and can support/teach tasks of daily living. I can bathe and dress and feed. I have some basic nurse aide skills like dressing, bathing, and changing...
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.
While I may only be 20, do not let the age fool you- I have plenty of experience. My grandmother was diagnosed with early onset dementia in my childhood. Growing up, I would always offer to take care of her because I loved her so much. Even as only a 10-year-old, I did everything from giving medication, feeding her, bathing her,...
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Julianna E.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

I have several years of experience working with Children with Disabilities and would be happy to answer any questions (:
Patient and kind. Able to perform effective care strategies and fun activities. Able to follow routines, structure, and predictability if needed.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Elizabeth, PA

Denise B.

5.0

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 amazing with children and really cares about them and their families. Having seen her work with our nephew and interact with the family, I can...

- Chuck B.

Diana V.

5.0

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 to keep my mom awake, alert and engaged. She plays games, does crafts and is willing to tackle new recipes. She even brings my mom communion, as...

- Care member

Shania B.

5.0

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 children and meets their needs. I highly recommend Shania!

- Care member

Brooke P.

5.0

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 always has fun activities in mind for the day which results in me always coming home to happy kids! She has been fantastic!

- Caitlin M.

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.

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