Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in McKeesport, PA

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... show more

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.

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,... show more

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... show more

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... show more

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ONLY I've been a teacher since 1990, special education since 2005. Mainly worked with young children, but have recently worked with older children. My first "real " job, YEARS ago, was as a live in nanny for 2 small boys in Baltimore. I also worked off and on at a tutoring center, taught subjects from basic... show more

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... show more

While in high school I volunteered with my schools "Partners PE" program. This program incorporated special needs students with other students who were interviewed and picked in a gym class every day. I was a part of this program for 3 years. Because of this program, I have realized I am so passionate with working with special... show more

I have a BS degree in Education of Exceptional Children. I have experience caring for a child with cerebral palsy and severe developmental delays. After meeting with his physical therapist, I assisted with home stretching exercises. I also made use of communication boards. I also have experience dealing with severe food... show more

I work full time at a private special education school as a behavior technician. I work in a classroom with 8 non verbal multiple disability/physical disability students. Some students have private nursing, and I help feed & change all students. Some students are medically compromised and I work with GJ/G tubes, trachs, walkers,... show more

I have experience working with adults with multiple diagnosis and children on the spectrum. I am also a certified special education teacher.

I can provide private duty staffing to nursing homes, personal care homes and hospitals. Duties include: Bathing, dressing, grooming and assisting with personal hygiene. Perform light homemaking assistance, including help with personal laundry, meal preparation, and food shopping. Assist with self-administered medications.... show more

I am currently in school for occupational therapy (2nd year student). I am very comfortable caring for children with disabilities. All I would need is someone to show me what they'd like me to do, and I'll do it.

I have worked as a teacher for 8 years and worked in the classroom with many special needs students, it always gave me great pleasure. After needing a much needed break from teaching, I started to work as a support coordinator with individuals with Autism, helping them manage daily tasks. It was my favorite. I believe that in... show more

Hi, I'm Kate! I am a 26-year-old Speech-Language Pathologist in the school + medical setting working with a variety of populations. I have worked with children with ASD, Down syndrome, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairments, speech-sound disorders, apraxia, childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), etc. I have... show more

While I may only be 20, do not let the age fool you- I have plenty of experience. My grandmother was diagnosed with early onset dementia in my childhood. Growing up, I would always offer to take care of her because I loved her so much. Even as only a 10-year-old, I did everything from giving medication, feeding her, bathing her,... show more

Hello! My name is Dominique and I am a caring individual hoping to help out families when needed. I am a full time employee at western psychiatric hospital. I have worked on the autism and intellectual disabilities floor for a little over a year now and love what I do. I am a therapist and assist with aspects of daily living,... show more

As a high-end nanny with years of child development experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the families I work with. With a bachelors degree in psychology and a focus on early childhood development, I have a deep understanding of the needs and behaviors of young children. I am also a certified newborn care... show more

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... show more

Recent graduate of Pitt's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Clinical experience in an outpatient pediatric clinic and as an early childhood educator in an inclusive classroom environment.