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Mary C.


Gibsonia, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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I am currently studying special education at the University of PA but I am home for the summer. I have many years of experience working with children and about two years of working with children with special needs. Typically, I would be working at the Watson Institute over the summer but I have been unable to due to school...
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Blair B.


Butler, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Blair Bowen

My name is Blair and I'm a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh! I study Developmental Psychology with the hopes of going on to receive my doctorate in Occupational Therapy and work with special needs children. I love working with kids and am looking to get some summer work and experience! I'd describe my personality...
Blair can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

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...
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Brandy M.


Gibsonia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have a degree in early childhood education with 20 hours of special education and a reading endorsement. My experience other than in the classroom was attending class with a child on the spectrum for a year and 3 additional years tutoring him and babysitting where needed. I also tutored a child for 5 years with multiple...
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Alexis J.


Adrian, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitting!

Only have 3 years of paid experience under my belt as it was my job during early high school! Grew up with 5 siblings and now have two boys of my own! Often have my niece and nephews over along with other toddlers around my kids ages! Comfortable and have experience with special needs children and those with long term health...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Trisha P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from ADHD to Spina Bifida, and many in between. I am experienced in personal and incontinence care such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and toileting. I am also trained in wound care.
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Sandra B.


Butler, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sandra! I have worked with kids for over 10 years now. I am currently a paraprofessional I work with special needs children in a High-school. I love seeing how special needs children function daily and how their brains work. I love that every day is different and for our autism kids our schedules have to stay the...
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Haley Y.


Oakmont, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter Available, As Well As Occasional Babysitter

Hello! I am 21 years old and currently studying to be a Special Education teacher at Clarion University. I have loved working with children since I was little and ever since then I knew I wanted to be in a profession where I could work with them. I have been babysitting multiple families with up to 4 children for almost 6 years...
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Maureen S.


Verona, PA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

-Worked with autism/special needs for 20 years.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had many years experience with special needs and autism. I love helping and experiencing the things they love.
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Laurene B.


Monroeville, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For Seventeen Years. I Received My CNA Certificate In 2015.

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in helping people with memory care and disabilities no matter what it is I'm always willing to learn new things. I been a caregiver for 15+years I also have my Cna certificate since 2016. I have a bad review but it was a big misunderstanding I have excellent references to back that up I'm covid vaccinated...
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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...

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Experienced Caregiver

I have several years of experience caring for people with special needs. My sister, whom I provided care for, is blind, developmentally delayed, and cannot speak. Presently I am attending college part time pursuing a nursing degree.

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

My past childcare experience involved caring for children with special needs. My past employment includes School for the Handicapped, School for the Blind, Allegheny Valley School and Bayada Nurses working in Pediatrics and Geriatric departments and also babysitting 9 nieces and nephews over a 20 year period.
Sabrice can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Andrea T.


Gibsonia, PA

$10-15/hr

Full Time Caregiver

Hello I have experience with seniors. I took care of my mother in law and my grandmother. I am looking to help with your loved one. I can bath, cook, do anything that you need. I am a trusted reliable person that will fit your need for your loved one.

Sabrice T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced and dedicated healthcare provider offering Quality care services. Areas of experience providing Direct care service include Seniors, Pediatrics, MH/MR, visually impaired, Autism, IDD, Alzheimer/Dementia and Special Needs. My Act 33/34 Clearances, CPR, First Aid and Medicine Administration Certifications are...
Sabrice can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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