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Katharine M.


Venetia, PA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

5.0

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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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Elizabeth N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$5-10/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care/ Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore working with people of any age with disabilities. I have my degree in elementary and special education, and have been a learning support teacher in 3rd, 4th, and 11th grade. I was also a summer camp counselor for adults with disabilities. Currently, I babysit for a family that has three children with special...
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork."

Renee C.

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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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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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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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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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Julia T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently studying to earn my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and work as a therapist. I have many years of experience with people with special needs. I have also babysat for children with special needs. I am hoping to find an incredible person that I can continue to work with. I am very...
5.0
"Interviewed Julia and found her very smart, compassionate and professional. Looking forward to having her help us when we need her to "

Amy D.

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Mellissia D.


Latrobe, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Provider

I have been a certified caregiver for many years. I have a compassionate heart and have a reputation among friends and previous co-workers as being funny, inspirational and loyal to all that I come in contact with. I have a great desire to make a difference in peoples' lives and in the world around me. I am a Christian and my...
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Mellissia D.


Latrobe, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Private Care Assistant

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

All my life, I have been involved in providing personal care. I believe that caring for individual's is a calling and it comes natural to me. I have helped as a little girl, care for senior citizens and disabled adults that lived in my aunts home. I am a mother of three girls and 5 wonderful grandsons and one girl . I have...
Mellissia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Mellissia was part of a care team for my father and mother for 17 months. Our situation was very challenging because my father required full-time hands on care while my mother needed extensive assistance with every-day tasks. Mellissia handled both extremely well...

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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, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands & 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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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 9+ 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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Amanda R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a dependable, trustworthy, caring, loving, and energetic individual to care for your child, children, young adults and the elderly. I have present and past experience for those with special needs including those with mental health and behavior issues. I worked in a psychiatric hospital for children (ages 5 -17) with...
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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 a very dependable care giver ! On time , thorough and certainly one you can trust with any of your care giver needs !"

Kay S.

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Ja' Net M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified CNA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been involved in the care giving industry since I was in high school. I have been a certified CNA since 2000. I have worked in several Skilled Nursing Facilities and in Home Care Agency as well. I have been promoted to management positions teaching HHA, and CNAs on how to be more empathetic about being caregiver. As a...
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Catherine M.


Tarentum, PA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello whoever is reading this! First, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to read this! It truly means a lot! This is my first time using this app to find individual care at someone's home. I'm a single mom with one child, but my family is a huge help to us!! I've worked in a facility before finding this direction....
Catherine can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Cathy has been wonderful in her care of my mother. She is sweet, patient, and very understanding of the difficulties of aging; she has a heart of go!d! She anticipated my mother's needs thoughtfully and generously and has been a tremendous help to our family. We...

Kathryn S.

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Rose P.


Clairton, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

I Am An Experienced Compassionate Caregiver Who Would Like To Be Back Out In The Field

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, dependable, responsible I work well with seniors . last 10 years. currently working with a company providing in home care for special needs, personal care, companionship, including assistance with bathing, preparing meals, light house keeping, running errands, doctors appointments.
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, transportation, personal care & more
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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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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: Respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Linda W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with people with special needs over 20 years. I also was an EMT for 10 years. I have recently worked with seniors , hospice , elderly at home. Last five years.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Trafford, PA

Katharine M.

5.0

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

- Tom H.

Elizabeth N.

5.0

Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork.

- Renee C.

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.

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.

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.

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