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Special needs adult care in Monongahela, 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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Amanda M.


Ruffs Dale, PA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, currently living in Ruffsdale. I am the mother of three. My experience includes caring for individuals with special needs and intellectual disabilities. I have cared for the elderly, persons with dementia, strokes, and more. In addition, I can provide minimal housekeeping, meal prep,...
5.0
"Amanda is very reliable, caring and honest. She cared for my aunt when she was in need and did a fantastic job. Amanda is very calming while attending to her patients. I highly recommend Amanda!"

Melinda H.

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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!"

Care member

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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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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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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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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, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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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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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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, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Dawn took care of my parents and was really a great caretaker. Both my Mom and Dad loved her."

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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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Hannah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am a substance abuse therapist with a background in play therapy. I spent my summers in college teaching home economics to children with disabilities and running work study programs at the local science museum. I enjoy crafting, cooking and good books. I look forward to sharing my diverse skill set with your family.
I am interested in working full-time in senior care, or with IDD. I have 7 years experience with intellectual disabilities as direct care and worked in a nursing home for 3 years as a nurses aide.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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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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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Maria S.


Canonsburg, PA

$20-25/hr

Would Love To Help Your Special Someone :)!

Having a younger sister with Downs Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy, I assumed a caregiver role at a very young age. Out of my six siblings, she and I have always been exceptionally close and I continue to play major role in her care. In return she has given me more in laughter, love, and lessons than I can possibly list here. As a...
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Renee C.


West Newton, PA

$10-49/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Working With Seniors

Many years of experience working in personal care home, private duty and also working with senior adults with Intellectual Disabilities. I have over 10 years experience working with the elderly.
Renee can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

I started caring for seniors when 14 years ago. In my spare time, I like to take my kids to the park and go on drives in the country. One thing you should know about me is I'm easy to talk to. I am not a caregiver that is always on my phone. I take caring for your loved ones very serious. I took care of my mom when she was...
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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
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Callie S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

While in high school I volunteered with my schools "Partners PE" program. This program incorporated special needs students with other students who were interviewed and picked in a gym class every day. I was a part of this program for 3 years. Because of this program, I have realized I am so passionate with working with special...
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Miles E.


Jeannette, PA

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor Available.

Since the age of 18, I have assisted in numerous ways in helping individuals with special needs. I have acted as a Special Education Aide, a camp counselor working with students with special needs, and am currently a teacher in the Pittsburgh Area who works with special needs students in and out of my classroom. My passion is...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Monongahela, 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.

Amanda M.

5.0

Amanda is a very dependable care giver ! On time , thorough and certainly one you can trust with any of your care giver needs !

- Kay S.

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

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.

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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