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Rachel C.


Irwin, PA

$21/hr • 3 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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Emma F.


Somerset, PA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Alexis C.


Jeannette, PA

$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver because I'm passionate about helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual who loves playing games and fostering a fun and nurturing environment. I believe in clear and open communication with parents. I'll provide regular updates on your child's day...
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Stacie M.


Latrobe, PA

$22/hr • 10 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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Isabella C.


Irwin, PA

$10-25/hr

Special Education

I am soon to be teacher. I am hoping to get a Special Education job in Pennsylvania. I am certified Pre-12 Special Education. I have been in an life skills setting classroom, where I worked with middle school students. I have been in an alternative school classroom, where I worked with more severe disabilities (Autism and Down...
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Miles E.


Jeannette, PA

$24-30/hr • 9 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...
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Lisa L.


Greensburg, PA

$15-20/hr • 6 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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Kayla B.


Yukon, PA

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

I've been working with Children and Adults with Seizures, ADHD, Autism, Compulsive Disorders, Nonverbal, Behavioral Issues for the past 7 years. I love doing my job, I put my heart and soul into everything I do. I'm always on time and I have a huge heart to help people in need. I look forward to meeting new people and enjoying...
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Miranda S.


Latrobe, PA

$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am 1 of 52 first cousins, so I come from a very big family with a lot of kids ! My uncle also has special needs, so I have grown up being with him! I am very patient and understanding. I love listening to children and helping them with whatever they need! I am going back to school to be a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist,...
Miranda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lawrence P.


Greensburg, PA

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Senior Care And Special Needs For 3 Years

I'm semi retired and have been a care giver for several years. Please don't let my size intimidate you from hiring me. I'm a big guy but gentle to all. I watch over my clients like a pit bull, but have the disposition of a Golden Retriever.
Lawrence can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care
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Lois C.


Irwin, PA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving

Currently a school bus driver for a local district. I also previously drive special needs children. I have all of my childcare clearances that are available upon request. I have experience in babysitting as well as caring for elderly. I have raised two boys of my own who are now grown and successful. I feel comfortable with...
Lois can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lawrence P.


Greensburg, PA

$17-25/hr

Retired Father Of 2

I currently work with adults with special needs and work additional hours as available with other families. I'm also a volunteer with United Way's - Open Your Heart to a Senior program for the past 4 years. I watch over children as though they were my own. I was a single dad to two children and am working these additional jobs...
Lawrence can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Grace W.


Latrobe, PA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Grace, A Passionate Babysitter With Experience In Early Education And Special Needs.

Hi everyone, I'm Grace! I'm a babysitter located in Latrobe, and available throughout surrounding areas. I'm 18 and I go to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, double majoring in Special and Early Childhood Education. I've been babysitting for a little over 5 years on and off. I have professional experience in special...
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Beth R.


Ligonier, PA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Looking For Nanny/babysitting Positions Which Require Travel

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the youngest of 14 children and have cared for little ones all my life, as my siblings and I gave our parents 59 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. I spent most of my high school years babysitting for family and neighbors, even spending one summer caring for a neighbors children, ages...
Beth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley M.


Belle Vernon, PA

$20-24/hr • 9 yrs exp

Loving And Positive

Not only have I parented three children of my own (ages 14, 16 and 19) I have also worked with special needs kids for over 9 years one on one in a school and home setting. This last year I have had the pleasure of teaching preschool as well. I have a passion for creativity and helping kids with their social / emotional skills...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Susan S.


Greensburg, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

My name is Susan and I have an Associate degree in early childhood education. I taught Preschool for 15 years and worked at the Westmoreland Intermediate unit for 3 years with special needs students. I have been a nanny for the past 9 years and am currently looking for another family to work for. Thank you for reading my...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa M.


Greensburg, PA

$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp

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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Brett R.


Latrobe, PA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Every Child Can Learn Just Not On The Same Day Or In The Same Way. - G. E.

As an educator, my previous experiences both in the United States and abroad have allowed me to prepare for a variety of opportunities ranging from life skills support and care to educational programming development. During my time as a special education teacher, I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings and roles...

Vanessa B.


Ligonier, PA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Private Care CNA In Derry, Would Like To Pickup A Few More Days

My son has gone through 2 kidney transplants and I am trained to do dialysis at home. I have worked as a CNA in two skilled nursing facilities, and I am currently doing private duty. I enjoy the work that I do, very much.

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