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Special needs adult care in West Mifflin, PA

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Nicole B.


West Mifflin, PA

$14-18/hr7 yrs exp

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I've worked with intellectual disabilities for the 7 years. I'm currently a program manager for a nonprofit organization. I love working with individuals with IDD and helping them live life to there fullest potential in home and in the community.
Hi my name is Justice I love working with kids I am currently employed at a nursing home right now and I am in nursing school now.
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Olatunde I.


West Mifflin, PA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Make My Client Happy

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: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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...
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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, home modification, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Ashley S.


McKeesport, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider Available Full-Time

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ashley and I have been working in the healthcare field for the last 15 years. I have experience from skilled nursing to home healthcare working with individuals with different types of dementia and intellectual disabilities from mild to severe. Some of my responsibilities have been such things as meal prep,...
Ashley can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Ashley is very caring and kind. She is attentive and a great companion/caregiver for my mother. She comes highly recommended!!! "

Anne C.

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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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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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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: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Theresa provides excellent care. She is compassionate and truly shows that she cares about the individuals in her care. She is a reliable care provider. "

Lindsey 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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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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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, 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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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: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Care member

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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...

Care member

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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
"Shania is an excellent care taker. She is reliable, responsible, compassionate and fun. We're so grateful for her time with our kids. They adore her and we are sad that she doesn't live closer!"

Sarah L.

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Michelle T.


South Park, PA

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Michelle I enjoy working with the elderly and the young. I also work with special needs . I have been teaching children dance and gymnastics for 25 years and I worked for Hospice and in nursing homes for 17 years . I also have facilitated a day program for special needs . Please don't hesitate to ask any...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, light cleaning
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Licensed Nurse

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Eric F.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Ph.D School Psychology Student With Extensive Experience With Children.

In my professional career as a Ph. D student, I've had many experiences with children of varying disabilities, skills and disorders. Much of my experience has been in an educational setting, but also have home-based experiences.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in West Mifflin, PA

Ashley S.

5.0

My Mother was feeling really nervous about having care come into the home. Ashley was so patient and kind she put my mother right at ease. Ashley did an amazing job caring for my Mom and dealing with the house. Highly recommend her!

- 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.

Theresa W.

5.0

Theresa has been serving clients in her field for many years now and her dedication, knowledge, and skills reflect greatly in her work.

- Lester M.

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.

Chynna W.

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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