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Isabella C.


Irwin, PA

$10-25/hr

Special Education

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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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Rachel C.


Irwin, PA

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Passionate For Helping People Grow And Complete New Goals! I'm Eager To Meet You!

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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Isabella C.


Irwin, PA

$10-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Lois C.


Irwin, PA

$28/hr10 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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...
5.0
"Shania is an excellent care taker. She is reliable, responsible, compassionate and fun. We're so grateful for her time with our kids. They adore her and we are sad that she doesn't live closer!"

Sarah L.

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Kelly S.


Jeannette, PA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have been a HHA for almost 10 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: Home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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...

Roberta R.

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Nicole B.


Delmont, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I love working with children with special needs! I worked with them in life skills and adaptive gym in high school. I volunteered two summers and some other days with the children and adults in Clelian Heights School in Greensburg. I enjoy the experience and the joy it gives me when I work with these wonderful kids!
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Tracey S.


McKeesport, PA

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Cna Certified In Childcare Hospice And Home Care 30 Yrs Experience

Hi I'm a mom of 2 boys one is 28 and one Is 16 my name is tracey selembo I am a certified hospice cna and have experience with autism Adhd and developmental delay I have 30yrs experience in healthcare homecare and hospice and child development care with autism disorders I love taking care of others and showing my heart to those...
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Lisa S.


Monroeville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With Medical Needs Experience

Hello I'm a nanny who also has experience with children who are differently abled. I have experience with children with asthma/ODD/ADD/Bipolar/GI Tubes/Downs Syndrome and Autism. I am very patient and recently took a course on Positive Discipline Strategies. I am experienced with texture sensitivity and have helped families with...
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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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Alexis C.


Jeannette, PA

$15-50/hr1 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...
Hello, I am a 47-year-old female. I am a mother of two grown daughters and a grandmother of a 2-year-old granddaughter and 9-year-old grandson. I Watch them both during the week. I don't have any formal training but have taken care of a few individuals with mild disabilities such as ADD, dementia and other senior care issues. I...
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Miles E.


Jeannette, PA

$24-30/hr9 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...
Hey there I'm Justin! I am currently pursuing my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and I have my bachelor's degree in psychology. In the past I have worked an internship doing behavior support services in an elementary school and implementing applied behavior analysis treatment plans. Because of this...
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Kelly D.


Trafford, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Rehabilitation Nurse With LOTS Of Special Needs Experience

I am a Registered Nurse at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. I graduated in May 2019 from IUP. I am CPR certified. In high school, I was a leader in many different ways. I was the editor of the school's yearbook, captain of the color guard, an assistant teacher of young children at Dance Studio, and I took a preschool...
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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Irwin, 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.

Shania B.

5.0

We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives on time. We appreciate how much she plays with our children and meets their needs. I highly recommend Shania!

- Care member

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.

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