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Hillery B.


Acme, PA

$10-19/hr6 yrs exp

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I have 5 years of experience I'm CPR certified and first aide. I'm a non smoker and have my own transportation in addition to my personal experience dealing with special needs I have a special needs son of my own so I've seen all sides of dealing and living with it
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Amanda M.


Ruffs Dale, PA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Amanda M.


Ruffs Dale, PA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello I am a Gigi of 4 little ones ages 6 and under . I have 4 young adult daughters . I am currently a direct support professional taking care of adults with special needs . I have done in home personal care. I do have a full time job so I won't be available on Weds, Thurs, or Sundays.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, currently living in RuffsDale . I am a mother of three. My experience includes caring for individuals with special needs , intellectual disabilities. I have cared for the elderly , persons with dementia , strokes , and more . In addition I can provide minimal housekeeping , meal prep...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
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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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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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Kelly S.


Jeannette, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have been a HHA for almost 12 years now. I have a passion and a love for what I do. I've been helping seniors since I was little including my own grandparents. I have experience with Dementia Alzheimer's diabetes, MS, ALS stroke, Parkinson's, special needs, disabled, blind, . I have worked with a lot of hospice patients/...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Kelly helped to take care of my 94-year-old father with CHF and COPD during the last five weeks of his life. She was wonderfully caring, responsible, knowledgeable, and skilled. She was the first to step up when another caregiver needed to call out. She worked...

Lois B.

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Madalyn S.


Greensburg, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate of Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, PA) with a Masters degree in Education, as well as an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. I am currently employed as a teacher in a local school district. I have been a summer nanny for 10+ years, and have 15+ years of babysitting...
Madalyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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Kelly S.


Jeannette, PA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker

Hello I have worked with several individuals over the years that have had speech/behavioral/ physical/mental/sensory disorders/ADHD/Autism/Asperger's / including my niece who's 15 with sensory disorders and my husband who is autistic with Asperger's. My full time job I specialize as an adult caregiver to my clients who mainly...
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Ashley M.


Belle Vernon, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have experience specifically with elementary age children and elderly as well. I am a positive and patient person who loves to help others. I'm very enthusiastic and enjoy seeing that what I am doing makes a difference in the life of another.
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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!!
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Leah I.


Irwin, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Providing Early Childhood And Special Education To The Greater Pittsburgh Area

With a life in Special Education, Early Childhood Development, and English as a Second Language Instruction, I can't wait to help your children reach their potential! From engaging hands-on activities to one-on-one personalized instruction, it is my goal to make sure every child achieves academic and personal success. Currently...
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Eva C.


Irwin, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Eva and I am a recent Pitt graduate. I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages, as well as special needs care. I have taken early childhood education courses and I am certified in CPR as well as Infant CPR. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry as well as carpool and online...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I've worked with clients that are blind, hearing loss, dementia, and clients who are completely wheelchair bound, i've worked with bed ridden clients, and special need clients, I love to care for others and help them with daily activities, meds, outings, errands, meals, and cleaning, and bathing
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
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Isabella C.


Irwin, PA

$10-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Isabella. I live in Irwin, Pa. I am a Special Needs Teacher!! I have a Bachelor's degree in Education, Elementary (Prek-4th grade) and Special Education (Prek-12th grade). I love working with children! I have all of my clearances, and I can provide copies. I am also, a swim coach at the Greensburg YMCA. Not...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Taylor H.


Irwin, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am a very energetic and loving person, ive been in the medical field for 5 years now, im very cautious and safe, ive worked with special need clients before, and I used to volunteer for murdox which is a facility where clients are left with hardly any family and you go there and spend the day with them and play games and eat...
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Laurel G.


Belle Vernon, PA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Child Or Adult

I am the married mother of two and grandmother of two. I have volunteered with PTA, youth groups and camp counseling and was also a patient caregiver to my mother-in-law when she lived with us for three years. In the past I spent one year working with an adult with special needs providing in-home care and transportation, cared...
Laurel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Tricia P.


Greensburg, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hello, I'm Trish. I've 20+ yrs experience providing medical/nonmedical home care to people of all ages with varied needs. I'm a kind and patient person to work with. I'm reliable and take my positions seriously promoting integrity and love. I love life and enjoy helping others.
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Acme, PA

Amanda M.

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.

Kelly S.

5.0

Kelly was wonderful! She did 7 night shifts with my mother. Very kind and calming with my mother. Highly skilled. She even curled my mother's hair which was a big hit. I would hire her again. (I also called 2 references before I hired Kelly, and they loved her also).

- Roberta R.

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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