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Special needs caregivers in Ellwood City, PA

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Rachel W.


Ellwood City, PA

$8-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hi there! I am creative, passionate and down to earth individual who has always found ways to connect with young people. Being apart of a child's growth and development has been one of many joys in my childcare journey. As a professional gardener, my work can be seasonal so to fill my time I like to find ways to help local...
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Ashley F.


Ellwood City, PA

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Job

I have worked with special needs kids and adults for the last 7 years . I have done personal Care , bathing , feeding , transporting and companionship. Baby sitter available.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Anna L.


New Brighton, PA

$19-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! I Am Anna.

Hi there! I am a passionate caregiver who has 8+ years experience with children of all ages and abilities. In the past, I worked in a daycare setting with infants, toddlers and school age children. I currently work as a Teacher at a private special needs school with students with disabilities. I am CPR/first aid certified and...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Anna L.


New Brighton, PA

$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello!

Hello! I am a passionate caregiver with 8+ years experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I am currently a Teacher at a private school for students with special needs where I am stationed in a life skills classroom with students aged 12-17. I have worked with students diagnosed with ADD, Autism Spectrum...
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Julia A.


Harmony, PA

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

College Student Nanny

Hello my name is Julia ! I graduated from Duquesne University and have off for the summer. I'm a very flexible and reliable person with about eight years experience. That includes a year and a half with a special needs child. I have watched three boys, ages four, three, and two. I have also watched a 12-year-old and 10-year-old,...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Journey W.


New Brighton, PA

$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Mini Mary Poppins!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Journey. I am 20 years old and a Sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. I play Division 2 volleyball there and I am majoring in psychology. I am very experienced with children and working in childcare. I am CPR certified for adults and children, and have been lifeguard-certified in shallow waters,...
Journey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Fayth B.


Rochester, PA

$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Professional Big Sister

Hi ! I have helped raise 6 out of 7 siblings of mine. Ive been through every stage of development, infancy, potty training, school, and more. All of my kids were in their own way and that helped know how to approach some children differently than others. I also have experience caring for children with special needs or...
Fayth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kari G.


New Castle, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I love to interact and care for children. I have two children myself, a 8-year-old and a 5-year-old. I understand the demands a job can have on a family and I want to give you peace of mind that your child will be in good hands while you are away. I have a bachelors degree in design and I love using that degree for arts...
Kari can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Stacie B.


Rochester, PA

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Safe, Reliable, And Fun

I started babysitting as a teenager and became a nanny for 6 years after graduating high school. I'm currently a teacher and raising my own two children. I also have lots of experience working with children with special needs. I'm only looking for an occasional job at this time.
Stacie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi I am an 18-year-old high school student who is only enrolled in college courses. I go to community college to earn credits for my future major in early childhood education. I hope to minor in special education. I come from a huge family of 9. We were a family of 6 but then we adopted my brother and now have 2 foster kids in...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi I am a retired RN nurse for 25 years, went into real estate house flipping and antique business after moving to PA from Calif. I have a bs degree in nursing, I took early childhood education classes and worked with special needs children for 2 yrs. I have experience with animals, nanny, babysitting, senior care, house...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Jocelyn D.


New Brighton, PA

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

22 Years Old Babysitter Or Nanny

My hobbies are fishing, cooking, and gardening. I have experience caring for my own, my family member's and friend's children as well as my two special needs brothers for most of my pre-teen and teen years and have been a nanny/babysitter for a family for 3. 5 years. I have experience caring for up to five children overnight...
Jocelyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Susan D.


Beaver, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Special Education Teacher

5.0

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As a Special Education Teacher, I have taught and assisted students with life skills, academics, and job coaching. The age of these students range from 5 through 21. I have worked with students needing special care and instruction related to those with Emotional Behavior Disorders, Autism at various levels on the spectrum,...
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Gianna P.


Cranberry Township, PA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gianna and I am 23 years old and a recent graduate of Ohio University Hearing Speech and Language Sciences, and will be attending graduate school at Marshall University for Speech Pathology. My mother is a special educator, so I have always grown up working with kids! I have experience working with newborns all...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We were so pleased with Gianna! She only babysat for us a few times, my husband ended up having a back injury at work, but we were very happy and would have her babysit for us again anytime! Friendly with a lot of experience. Very personable and...

Michelle J.

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Barbara R.


Baden, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Weekend/occasional Jobs

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I work a full time job during the week. I am looking for a weekend job right now in my home or yours; childcare, special needs or senior care. Can work with you on cash rate if many hours needed at one time I am also available at 5 p.m. and on during the week. I have nannied for the last 4 and a half years full time. I love...
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Barb really helped us out when we were in a pinch. My husband and daycare provider were both out of town, and my backup care vanished without a trace. I contacted Barb and she immediately responded. She was there last minute when we needed her! She was so kind to...

Renee P.

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Cara C.


Mars, PA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Adventurous Caregiver

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole...

Nicole L.

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Sheryl T.


East Palestine, OH

$27-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient Care Attendant

Strong care and concern for individuals, families and home environment! Good work ethic, work well, and adapt easily with others. I have many years of education and experience in medical, physical and mental heath! Doing assessments, planning and acting out care plan on all levels! The majority of experience is in medical and...
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Dianna M.


Aliquippa, PA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and consistent caregiver. I have a total of 8 years experience. I have experience with bathing, dressing, companion care, medication management, and providing services to adults with special needs. I am also well versed in working with clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Senior care...
Dianna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"We started working with Dianna to provide care and companionship for my 93-year-old mother. She has been a joy to work with and is always punctual, reliable, and sincere with her care to my mother. She plays games, hold conversations and provides hygiene care when...

Jeanne G.

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Gianna S.


Lowellville, OH

$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Gia. I am a nursing student at kent state university main campus and am looking to find a job. I have been a special needs nanny for the past 4 years and love being able to assist and bond with families and clients. I have assisted kids and adults with specials needs with medication, bathing, bathroom, meal prep...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I have experience with children of all ages. Besides helping family, I have worked in a daycare as well as with special needs kids in both home based care and school based. I have a 3-year-old little girl that I have been home with since she was born. Currently I'm hoping to find a family in need that does not mind if I also...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ellwood City, PA

Gianna P.

5.0

Gianna was excellent. She clearly knew what she was doing, and expertly handled our two kids. It was a first time for us leaving kids with a non-family member. She was very understanding of that. Gianna is an excellent communicator and provided updates proactively, asked questions when needed,...

- Illya Y.

Barbara R.

5.0

Barb was early, flexible, and great with my kiddos!

- Sabrina R.

Cara C.

5.0

Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.

- Nicole L.

Dianna M.

5.0

We started working with Dianna to provide care and companionship for my 93-year-old mother. She has been a joy to work with and is always punctual, reliable, and sincere with her care to my mother. She plays games, hold conversations and provides hygiene care when she is with my mom. I would readily...

- Jeanne G.

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