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Special needs adult care in Trafford, PA

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Olatunde I.


West Mifflin, PA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Make My Client Happy

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A highly direct support professional, supportive and compassionate with extensive experience caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have a good communication skill and I build good relationship with them; I make sure my clients are neat as well as the environment.
Olatunde can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Hello, I am a 47-year-old female. I am a mother of two grown daughters and a grandmother of a 2-year-old granddaughter and 9-year-old grandson. I Watch them both during the week. I don't have any formal training but have taken care of a few individuals with mild disabilities such as ADD, dementia and other senior care issues. I...
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Daja C.


Verona, PA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello ! I am nanny, veterinary nurse, and caregiver who is looking to find a part time Saturday and Sunday job. I am kind, hardworking, friendly and very reliable! I have been nannying and working as a caregiver for elderly and disabled for over 6 years and have been a veterinary nurse for 3. If you have any questions please...
Daja can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, personal care, companionship, light cleaning
I'm a compassionate and dedicated masters-level social worker and therapist with extensive experience providing in-home care, therapeutic support, and crisis intervention to individuals across the lifespan. With a background in family-based therapy, case management, brain injury rehab, and home health services, I bring a calm,...
Roberta can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Feeding. I have been caring for different needs in clients for seven years. I have worked with down syndrome children, patients with brain cancer, epilepsy, and dementia. I also worked In the dermatologist office for two years assisting with...

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced and dedicated healthcare provider offering Quality care services. Areas of experience providing Direct care service include Seniors, Pediatrics, MH/MR, visually impaired, Autism, IDD, Alzheimer/Dementia and Special Needs. My Act 33/34 Clearances, CPR, First Aid and Medicine Administration Certifications are...
Sabrice can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Experienced Caregiver

I have several years of experience caring for people with special needs. My sister, whom I provided care for, is blind, developmentally delayed, and cannot speak. Presently I am attending college part time pursuing a nursing degree.
Companionship is my priority with individuals I serve. The focus on how to make difference in people's lives and wearing their shoes life by treating them with dignity, respect and kindness is my focus. Finally everything that being offered, will be regarded as service and not just because of job satisfaction I'd describe my...
Kambira can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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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Madalyn S.


Greensburg, 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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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: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Missy is an exceptional caregiver. She truly has a heart for the people she cares for. She goes above and beyond for any job she tackles. A truly good soul."

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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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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: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & 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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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 helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."

Steve M.

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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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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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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, personal care, respite care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Cathy helped to care for my father through his extremely difficult latter stages of Alzheimer's. She is a hard worker and an amazingly patient, kind and caring person."

Kathy L.

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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: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Trafford, PA

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.

Mellissia D.

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 while working alone as well as...

- 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.

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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