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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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Leah I.


Irwin, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 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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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!

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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Taylor H.


Irwin, PA

$15-20/hr • 4 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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Eva C.


Irwin, PA

$15/hr • 10 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:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs 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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr • 4 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/hr • 6 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
"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!"

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Kelly S.


Jeannette, PA

$35/hr • 10 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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kelly was a caregiver for my mom when she was in home hospice. Kelly gave good care, was able to make her comfortable when she needed to be medicated, has experience with a urinary catheter, bed bathing, simple bandage changes, and both my mom and myself enjoyed...

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Tracey S.


McKeesport, PA

$15-27/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 3 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/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...
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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Misty L.


East Pittsburgh, PA

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Passionate,With Many Years Of Experience Seeking Part-Time Employment.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had the pleasure of working with several of children and families throughout the Allengheny County. I also worked for home care part-time with intellectual disabilities and Autism spectrum disorder.
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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...
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/hr • 4 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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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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