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27 special needs caregivers are listed in Ligonier, PA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ligonier, PA

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Kelsey S.


Ligonier, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey! I'm 23 years old and I have 9 years of experience in working with people who have special needs and disabilities, both mental and physical. My experience lies mainly with ages up to 15/16, though I have worked with young adults and geriatrics as well as a CNA as a young adult. Most of my experience came...
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"Myself and my two boys were dealing with the worst time in our lives when Kelsey arrived. It was draining, painful and difficult. Through it Kelsey stayed. She did everything possible to try to help us during our time of need even though I know it had to be...

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Beth R.


Ligonier, PA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Looking For Nanny/babysitting Positions Which Require Travel

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the youngest of 14 children and have cared for little ones all my life, as my siblings and I gave our parents 59 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. I spent most of my high school years babysitting for family and neighbors, even spending one summer caring for a neighbors children, ages...
Beth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Grace W.


Latrobe, PA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Grace, A Passionate Babysitter With Experience In Early Education And Special Needs.

Hi everyone, I'm Grace! I'm a babysitter located in Latrobe, and available throughout surrounding areas. I'm 18 and I go to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, double majoring in Special and Early Childhood Education. I've been babysitting for a little over 5 years on and off. I have professional experience in special...
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Miranda S.


Latrobe, PA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

I am 1 of 52 first cousins, so I come from a very big family with a lot of kids ! My uncle also has special needs, so I have grown up being with him! I am very patient and understanding. I love listening to children and helping them with whatever they need! I am going back to school to be a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist,...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stacie M.


Latrobe, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs for 5 years. Some of the diagnoses were down syndrome, explosive disorder, cri-du-chat, mental illness, diabetics, cancer and autism. I would utilize my skills to care and nurture your loved ones as if they were my own. I absolutely enjoyed my job and implemented everything that needed done for...
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Hailey R.


Latrobe, PA

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Dedicated Childcare Provider With A Passion For Nurturing Young Minds

Hi there! My name is Hailey, and I have several years of experience working with children as a babysitter, nanny, and in a daycare setting. I also have experience providing care for elderly individuals and working with those with special needs, including autism care. This background has equipped me with the skills to offer...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha H.


Bolivar, PA

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I am looking to working with kids again, and my passion first thing out of college, was working as a TSS with a fifth grade boy diagnosed with autism. The changes we both made over the school year were incredible. He had become more independent in normal class settings, his attention span lengthened, and his communication...
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Brett R.


Latrobe, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Every Child Can Learn Just Not On The Same Day Or In The Same Way. - G. E.

As an educator, my previous experiences both in the United States and abroad have allowed me to prepare for a variety of opportunities ranging from life skills support and care to educational programming development. During my time as a special education teacher, I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings and roles...
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Madalyn S.


Greensburg, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I minored in Special Education, and have experience working with kids with many different types of disabilities (physical and cognitive) in both a classroom setting as well as a child care provider setting. My family has members who are autistic, which inspired me to go into the field.
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Lawrence P.


Greensburg, PA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care And Special Needs For 3 Years

I'm semi retired and have been a care giver for several years. Please don't let my size intimidate you from hiring me. I'm a big guy but gentle to all. I watch over my clients like a pit bull, but have the disposition of a Golden Retriever.
Lawrence can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Madalyn S.


Greensburg, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate of Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, PA) with a Masters degree in Education, as well as an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. I am currently employed as a teacher in a local school district. I have been a summer nanny for 10+ years, and have 15+ years of babysitting...
Madalyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Hillery B.


Acme, PA

$10-19/hr6 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience I'm CPR certified and first aide. I'm a non smoker and have my own transportation in addition to my personal experience dealing with special needs I have a special needs son of my own so I've seen all sides of dealing and living with it
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Susan S.


Greensburg, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

My name is Susan and I have an Associate degree in early childhood education. I taught Preschool for 15 years and worked at the Westmoreland Intermediate unit for 3 years with special needs students. I have been a nanny for the past 9 years and am currently looking for another family to work for. Thank you for reading my...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalie W.


Johnstown, PA

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a single mother of a 4-year-old son, and have been caring for kids since I was 11, starting with my sister, who was born when I was 11. My brother was born in 2015 and I started caring for him as well as a newborn. When I was 20 and 21 my aunt went back to school which is where my paid experience of having my 3 young...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
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Emma F.


Somerset, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic

Hi, my name is Emma and I have 15 plus years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience working with special needs. I am energetic and passionate about providing a safe,...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lawrence P.


Greensburg, PA

$17-25/hr

Retired Father Of 2

I currently work with adults with special needs and work additional hours as available with other families. I'm also a volunteer with United Way's - Open Your Heart to a Senior program for the past 4 years. I watch over children as though they were my own. I was a single dad to two children and am working these additional jobs...
Lawrence can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have 12 years of experience being a CNA and 2 years of experience being a social worker. I currently work at Torrance State Hospital, Monday-Friday from 8-4. I have worked there for 6 years, four of those years as a psychiatric aide. I have experience with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Medication...
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Lisa L.


Greensburg, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

I worked for a company that works with the Intellectually Disabled. I was 2 on 1 9(client was non verbal non everything, we had to do everything for her). I loved my job there but the house I was at was 7 of us workers for 4 clients at that resident. The workers were young, only 3 of us older ladies working there and we did all...

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