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Rachel C.


Irwin, PA

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Passionate For Helping People Grow And Complete New Goals! I'm Eager To Meet You!

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Hello! I currently am a DSP. (Direct Support Professional 3 years) This means I assist people young and old with intellectual disabilities! Knowing that your work contributes significantly to someone's quality of life can be highly motivating. I also enjoy watching people succeed and grow and complete goals. I am medication...
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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...
I am currently in school for healthcare. I have experience with helping manage diabetes (I am also a diabetic) and have present care/hospital experience. I also have experience working with a variety of students with homework help to independent living. I am looking for something stable and long term!
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Renee C.


West Newton, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Let Me Help You Out On Date Nights

Hello! I am a mom. of 5. I have 2 older boys in their 20s a 13 yo daughter, 12 yo son and 12 yo daughter which I fostered since birth and adopted. They all have ADHD and behavior issues. I currently work in a school with Austin children been there almost 3 years. I love it!! I have clearances!!
I have 12 years of experience being a CNA and 2 years of experience being a social worker. I currently work at Torrance State Hospital, Monday-Friday from 8-4. I have worked there for 6 years, four of those years as a psychiatric aide. I have experience with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Medication...
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Lisa L.


Greensburg, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

I worked for a company that works with the Intellectually Disabled. I was 2 on 1 9(client was non verbal non everything, we had to do everything for her). I loved my job there but the house I was at was 7 of us workers for 4 clients at that resident. The workers were young, only 3 of us older ladies working there and we did all...
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Stacie M.


Latrobe, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs for 5 years. Some of the diagnoses were down syndrome, explosive disorder, cri-du-chat, mental illness, diabetics, cancer and autism. I would utilize my skills to care and nurture your loved ones as if they were my own. I absolutely enjoyed my job and implemented everything that needed done for...
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Hailey R.


Latrobe, PA

$15-28/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver | Experienced In Senior Care & Disability Support

Compassionate caregiver with experience in senior care and as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for individuals with disabilities. Skilled in providing personalized support, fostering independence, and creating a safe, respectful environment. Dedicated to enhancing quality of life through attentive care, effective...
Hailey can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Rachel C.


Irwin, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Understanding. Empathic And Well Trained!

Hello! I'm Rachel, and I currently am a DSP. (Direct Support Professional 3 years) This means I assist people young and old with intellectual disabilities! Knowing that your work contributes significantly to someone's quality of life can be highly motivating. I also enjoy watching people succeed and grow and complete goals. I am...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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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Ashley S.


McKeesport, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider Available Full-Time

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: Companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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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!"

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Kelsey S.


Ligonier, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey! I'm 23 years old and I have 9 years of experience in working with people who have special needs and disabilities, both mental and physical. My experience lies mainly with ages up to 15/16, though I have worked with young adults and geriatrics as well as a CNA as a young adult. Most of my experience came...
5.0
"Myself and my two boys were dealing with the worst time in our lives when Kelsey arrived. It was draining, painful and difficult. Through it Kelsey stayed. She did everything possible to try to help us during our time of need even though I know it had to be...

Crys B.

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Allysa S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education/Emotional Support/ABA/RBT

Hi there! My name is Allysa and I am currently residing in the Plum/Monroeville area. During the school year, I will begin my 11th year as a Special Education paraprofessional at Gateway School District. During those years (and prior to) I have been trained on numerous therapies and other techniques. I have skills concentrating...
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James B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Granddaughter

I have always felt comfortable and enjoyed the company of people from different generations. I volunteered at nursing homes in my neighborhood in grade school, cared for an elderly paraplegic, and 5 years ago, I moved across the country to help care for my grandmother in her last years. I have worked many different jobs caring...
James can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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James B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver To All Ages And Abilities

At different times in my life, I have been a caregiver to seniors, infants, adults with varying physical and mental disabilities, school aged children, and everyone's pets! It is what I enjoy and feel I am called to do. Most recently, I was a DSP for Deaf adults with developmental disabilities. I have my Associate's in American...
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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Lisa S.


Monroeville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With Medical Needs Experience

Hello I'm a nanny who also has experience with children who are differently abled. I have experience with children with asthma/ODD/ADD/Bipolar/GI Tubes/Downs Syndrome and Autism. I am very patient and recently took a course on Positive Discipline Strategies. I am experienced with texture sensitivity and have helped families with...
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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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Youngwood, PA

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.

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

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

Kelsey S.

5.0

Myself and my two boys were dealing with the worst time in our lives when Kelsey arrived. It was draining, painful and difficult. Through it Kelsey stayed. She did everything possible to try to help us during our time of need even though I know it had to be draining on her as well at times. I can't...

- Crys B.

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