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Special needs adult care in McDonald, PA

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Linda K.


McDonald, PA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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I was employed for 17 years at a facility that cared for all special needs. I was trained in CPR and first aid but do not posess current certificate. I am familiar with mental and physical limitations.
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Linda K.


McDonald, PA

$8-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I have 17 years experience with caring for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. I do have a professional full-time day job. I am available evenings. If you feel I would be of help to you please contact me.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
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Lisa B.


Carnegie, PA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Home And Community Habilitation Specialist

I am a caring, patient, outgoing individual who enjoys spending my days helping people. 10 years ago I realized I could make a living doing what I enjoy most. I was a stay at home mom for 9 years and during that time I worked many seasonal, temporary and retail positions. When it came time to re-enter the work force came across...
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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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Elizabeth D.


Oakdale, PA

$24-30/hr6 yrs exp

Registered Nurse At Your Service

I have 6 years working with epileptic, ASD, and special needs children at a local hospital. I am particularly experienced with pediatric seizure disorders and emergency situations. Please reach out with any questions. I would love to help.
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Amber T.


Canonsburg, PA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Patient Caretaker/babysitter

Hello! My name is Amber T I am a 26 years old substitute teacher! My degree is in elementary education with special education
I haven t really personally worked with special needs, but at my job now I work with a few and I love them, I always wanted to be a caregiver, but I recently turned 18 so that is why I am applying now. I would love to learn more and anything to help!!
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Dianna M.


Aliquippa, PA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and consistent caregiver. I have a total of 8 years experience. I have experience with bathing, dressing, companion care, medication management, and providing services to adults with special needs. I am also well versed in working with clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Senior care...
Dianna can also help with: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"We started working with Dianna to provide care and companionship for my 93-year-old mother. She has been a joy to work with and is always punctual, reliable, and sincere with her care to my mother. She plays games, hold conversations and provides hygiene care when...

Jeanne G.

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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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Beth B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

Hi! I'm an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience. I worked with both children and adults. i've recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after spending 20+ years in Knoxville Tennessee. I have three grown children, adore dogs, and like spending time outside. I am restarting a business which emphasizes...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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Cindy B.


Aliquippa, PA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an RN with 28 years of experience working with clients of all ages and conditions over my career. My nursing license is active and in good standing. I have recent Clearances available. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I have worked in a hospital, rehabilitation center, and long-term care facility for mentally...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Cindy has worked for me for several months now as a caregiver for my mother who has early stage dementia. Cindy has done an excellent job with helping me to manage the affairs for my mother. Because I live out of the area, I depend on Cindy for many things. In...

David N.

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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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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

3.0

(1)

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Tina E.


Coraopolis, PA

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Personal Care, Senior Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a full time care giver in eldercare, teaching and nanny ive worked in the caregiving field for approximately 30 years. Each situation has been unique and has varied greatly with clients needs. My experience runs the full spectrum from a basic companion, reading , shopping, and friendship to the more skilled personal care of...
Tina can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tina took care of my mother for a little over a year. My mother had stage 7 Alzheimer's and was under hospice care the whole time. Tina cared for her 3 days a week for 7 hours a day. She was always arrived early. She was always pleasant, willing to please and...

Kathy K.

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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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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 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%...

Charles R.

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Leigh P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER

I'm reliable, adaptable, caring, patient and very observant of my clients needs. I've had schooling with certification of how to take care of clients with varying ages and Special Needs. I have experience with using the hoyer lift, feeding catheter, foley catheter, and dressing wounds. I seek not only a working relationship but...
Leigh can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in McDonald, PA

Dianna M.

5.0

We started working with Dianna to provide care and companionship for my 93-year-old mother. She has been a joy to work with and is always punctual, reliable, and sincere with her care to my mother. She plays games, hold conversations and provides hygiene care when she is with my mom. I would readily...

- Jeanne G.

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.

Cindy B.

5.0

Cindy has taken care of many of my family members. She is friendly, empathetic, honest, easy to communicate with, & easily one of the most caring people I've ever met! She took care of my aunt during her end of life battle with cancer. She is a registered nurse so she was able to assist with her at...

- Kayla C.

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

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.

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