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Special needs caregivers in Delmont, PA

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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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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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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-34/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Fun And Crafty Part Time Nanny Looking For A Second Part Time Position.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience working as a full time nanny. I have worked with new born infants, toddlers, school age kids, and teenagers. In college and grad school I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons to kids 3 to 8yrs, and held the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. I have held certifications in...
Emilia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilia is a longtime friend of the family and has worked part-time as a nanny for our daughter E since E was an infant. She is now four. First the basics: Emilia is dependable, punctual, and flexible. She keeps her commitments, is always ready for E when we drop...

Beth R.

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Brooke P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Special Needs Behavioral Therapist And Parent Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a developmental and behavioral professional with over a decade of experience working with families to improve daily living, solve conflict, and avoid breakdown. I believe every family can benefit from simple, tried and true techniques using a casual non-judgemental approach. In 2016, I earned a Master's degree in Applied...
5.0
"I really cannot say enough about Brooke! She is great with my 2 kids and they absolutely adore her. She is always on time and extremely professional. She always has fun activities in mind for the day which results in me always coming home to happy kids! She has...

Caitlin M.

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Carly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced & Nurturing Nanny Ready To Start Asap!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Caroline, and I would LOVE to work for you! I am an incredibly patient and nurturing person, and I can handle just about anything that I encounter. I have over 7 years of paid experience, ranging from newborns to teens. Big families, special needs, etc. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Carly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caroline is wonderful. She helped us when we were in a pinch and took great care of our 15-month-old for a few days during the week. She was very responsive and flexible with our needs. Additionally, she made sure to check in with us throughout the day if she had...

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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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Nikayla P.


Oakmont, PA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello! My name is Nikayla, i'm a Registered Nurse with mainly an adult cardiac background but I also have experience in special needs & hospice care. I was a nursing assistant for two years and have been a nurse for an additional two years. I previously nannied on care. com therefore have child/adolescent experience as well. I...
Nikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Stephanie W.


Blairsville, PA

$14/hr10 yrs exp

A Well Experienced Babysitter

I babysit my preacher's 3 kids (ages 4, 7, and 12) occasionally on Sundays. I babysit my cousin (who has special needs, age 6) occasionally. I babysit my friend's 2 kids (ages 1 and 6) occasionally.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

7+ years hospital experience as an ultrasound tech, with the vast majority of my patients being elderly. I have worked with special needs patients, dementia and alzheimer's patients as well. I have always gotten along so well with my patients, I've had some bring me their own canned goods and one women brought me a book she...
Brittany can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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...
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Ramera P.


Braddock, PA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ramera. I am a biology major at Howard University. I have worked in health care as a Residential Advisor for individuals with special needs for the past two years. I am CPR/First Aid certified. As an RA I am familiar with expectations and how important it is for our love ones to be taken care of by someone you...
Ramera can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Genna G.


Verona, PA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing And Patient Care Giver

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...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with many people groups including small children. I was employed at two different day cares and cared for special needs children also.
Tena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Yajeh N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have a B.S. in Psychology and I am currently working towards a Master's of Education. Much of my coursework focused children's cognitive, emotional, and social development. During this time, I facilitated a social skills group for elementary students and worked at a day care with children birth through 3 years. Since college,...
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Maureen S.


Verona, PA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

-Worked with autism/special needs for 20 years.
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Gabby G.


New Kensington, PA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hey, It's Gabby!

I'm able to cook, clean, and help with schoolwork. I also know how to work with special needs children.
Gabby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Cassandra F.


North Versailles, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Creative Caregiver With Ten Years Of Teaching Experience

Hello, I'm a graduate of Carlow University with three degrees in education. My passion is working with children on the autism spectrum, but I have experience with children with or without special needs from Birth to age 21. I have worked in schools and childcare programs for the majority of my career. But, have been an in home...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Jill R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Evenings And Weekends

I worked as personal student assistant to elementary students with special needs for 6 years. I was also an elementary school substitute teacher. I have a Master's degree and work full time at Carnegie Mellon University. I also work as Childcare supervisor at a church nursery every Sunday. I am looking for weekend babysitting...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kayla B.


Yukon, PA

$20/hr7 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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Sara Y.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Sara And I Am 25 Years Old! Please Feel Free To Message Me For Anymore Information

I started caring for people with special needs when I was 18 years old! My first job working with special needs was working at a summer camp for adults with special needs! That job showed me my true passion for what I do today! Currently I work at School for Blind School. I am celebrating my 4th year working there. I work in a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Delmont, 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.

Emilia P.

5.0

Emilia is a longtime friend of the family and has worked part-time as a nanny for our daughter E since E was an infant. She is now four. First the basics: Emilia is dependable, punctual, and flexible. She keeps her commitments, is always ready for E when we drop her off, and adds extra hours or...

- Beth R.

Brooke P.

5.0

I really cannot say enough about Brooke! She is great with my 2 kids and they absolutely adore her. She is always on time and extremely professional. She always has fun activities in mind for the day which results in me always coming home to happy kids! She has been fantastic!

- Caitlin M.

Carly B.

5.0

Caroline is wonderful. She helped us when we were in a pinch and took great care of our 15-month-old for a few days during the week. She was very responsive and flexible with our needs. Additionally, she made sure to check in with us throughout the day if she had questions. We hope to have her...

- Care member

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