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Find special needs adult care in Pittsburgh, PA that you’ll love

100 special needs adult care are listed in Pittsburgh, PA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Pittsburgh, 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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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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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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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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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.

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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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, 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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Bobbie H.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I worked in a daycare/after school setting for 10 years caring for children from 2-school age with special needs. I am well versed in Autism, ADHD and OCD. I have close family members that are diagnosed with these conditions including my 14 year son and we highly believe that it is an ABILITY not a disability. I am a non smoker...
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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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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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had many years experience with special needs and autism. I love helping and experiencing the things they love.
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Brittany D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

I'm here to help! From organizing or sorting to time management and dressing, I'm here to help!!!!!!
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Kaylynn P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver For All Ages

I have lived in Pittsburgh, PA for almost 10 years and worked as a PA Certified Supports Broker for a local non profit. I taught adult daily living and social skills to youth transitioning into adulthood with intellectual disabilities. I have 24 years of experience working with all ranges of disabilities from age 3 to 107! I...
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Cynthia L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with 3 families for over 5 years. I have been with one family until he was put into group home permanently. I feel that continuity is important when dealing with special needs children.
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Bevin B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-26/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Volunteer Seeking People To Assist

Hello! I started volunteering with special needs kids in the mid-90s while working with my mom who is a Speech Therapist. I really enjoy working with people and their families bring to them highest quality of care. I treat everyone that I work with as if they are my own family.
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Theresa D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Theresa. I have an Associates degree in Nursing. I have over 10 years experience in private duty/ home care. I have additional certifications in medically complex/special needs children and adults with dementia/alzheimers~ I am CPR/AED certified and have all clearances. References available upon request. Please...
Theresa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
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Denise C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been Doing This For 25 + Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am reliable honest, and people have trusting me with their loved ones and homes for over 25 years, and that is a very big responsibility, I also work for the state with special needs adults, I have all my clearances, so I'm up to date on all my health care, and my vehicle is properly insured and safe, I hope look forward to...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Kris V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Adult Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am compassionate, caring and capable. Most recently, I served as a caregiver for an 82-year-old woman who needed to move to a nursing facility due to health reasons . For many years, I have assisted with caring for a special needs girl with my daughter who is a nurse and my 93-year-old mother-in-law who has dementia. My...
Kris can also help with: Dementia, personal care
For the last 3 years, I have been employed with Wesley Family Services, helping clients living with intellectual and developmental disabilities adapt to different environments and situations. I provided physical, mental and emotional support to meet the individual needs of each and every person. When caring for those who have...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Pittsburgh, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Ratings for Pittsburgh, PA special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Pittsburgh, PA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 100 listed special needs adult care.