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Pittsburgh, PA
37 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour

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I've worked in the MR/MH field for 10 years now and before that I help with Special Olympics (downhill skiing). I currently work the same job as stated above. I take care a four women with both MR/MH diagnosis. I love my job and I wouldn't ever consider leaving,... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Prader Willi, Speech Delay, Spinal...
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Pittsburgh, PA
53 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I am very caring, compassionate, and dependable. I have been with children (volunteering, friends, relatives) all of my life, and often times with seniors; to assist loved ones, etc. I do not do this professionally (i. e., nurse), but I have a wide range of skills.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Prader Willi
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Pittsburgh, PA
36 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
My name is Tammy. I am a mother of three biological children, wife to my husband of 13 years and also a foster mother for three years. I have plenty of special care experience. I have worked with the autistic children, experienced with tracheotomy, wheel chairs,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$10/hour
I interned this past year at a special needs school with an outstanding program in Beaver County. I worked mainly with one class, from the age of 18 to 21, but also worked with much younger classes. I initially went to the school for my "Field experience" needed... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental...
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Pittsburgh, PA
35 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked in day care, as an assistant group supervisor for preschoolers. I have worked as a nanny for the the last 12 years, and I have two children of my own, so I know the importance of good child care. I have worked with a child that has Type 1 diabetes.The... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Diabetes, Speech Delay
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Pittsburgh, PA
24 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$40/hour
I have experience working with Autistic children in multiple settings. I have provided baby sitting, VB/ABA sessions and also companionship for special needs children. I am gentle, patient and warm. I love to lend a helping hand and I have a big heart. When I am... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Pittsburgh, PA
53 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have many years of experience working with both mentally challenged and mentally ill children and adults. I can not do any lifting over 35 lbs. though as I am rather small and now middle aged. See below for the ages and disabilities that I have experience with.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Sensory...
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Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a developmental psychology student at the University of Pittsburgh, and I have experience baby-sitting and in day care, and with special needs children. I have worked in a day care setting with special needs children, and taught swimming to special needs children ages 5-10.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
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Pittsburgh, PA
25 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
Enclosed you will find a detailed listing of my prior experience, education, and other awards and acknowledgments. Having worked four years in health care, I have developed a number of various skills to attend to your needs. I am currently available for individual... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Pittsburgh, PA
55 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
Hi, I have taken care of people with all kinds of disabilities. some have had Parkinson's, cancer, or a child with developmental problems. I just think that people with "special" needs are wonderful.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Seizure Disorder, Thyroid Condition
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Pittsburgh, PA
26 years old
9 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hi, my name is Kira and I am a 26-year-old female who graduated nursing school in 2007. I went to St. Margatet's school of practical nursing and Chatham College. I have been working with special needs children and students since I was 16 years old. I am passionate... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing...
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Pittsburgh, PA
52 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$20-$30/hour
I have a brother who is severely mentally retarded. He is 55 years old. He is my heart and I have taken care of him all of my life.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Diabetes, Mental Retardation, Muscular Dystrophy
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Pittsburgh, PA
22 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I work with an 11-year-old girl. She is autistic and has behavioral problems.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism
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Pittsburgh, PA
23 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked at a center for mentally handicapped adults for six months, and I also have experience baby-sitting three different children with Down syndrome. I thoroughly enjoyed both jobs and would be thrilled to work with children or adults.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
34 years old
9 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked in the mental health and mental retardation field for nineyears. I provided personal care and community activities for people during this time.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
40 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
While I have no specific experience with children with special needs, I am also not intimidated by the thought of taking care of a child with special needs either. I enjoy reading, and would enjoy patiently working with your child on any special or occupational... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
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Pittsburgh, PA
33 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with children who have special needs for 10 years as a therapeutic staff support and behavior specialist. I have a lot of experience with Autism and developmental disorders. I have worked with children from 1 1/2 years to 18.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
26 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I work at a special needs camp with children that have different disabilities. I have worked with children with Down syndrome. I have worked with children and young adults in wheelchairs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
27 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been working with special needs children for about four years now. I have a lot of knowledge working with various types of disabilities.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
37 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I have great care and concern for people not able to help themselves. Special needs people deserve good care and respect. I have cared for infants to elderly, and I am willing to learn how to care for and assist people with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Mental Illness, Obesity, Thyroid Condition
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Pittsburgh, PA
53 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I had taken care of my mother who was 79 years old and my father-in-law who was 86 years old. Also, my sister who has three girls. Chris was taken sick at the age of 40.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
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Pittsburgh, PA
26 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a 26-year-old Duquesne University graduate with a B.A. in Psychology. After graduating, I worked at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic as a milieu therapist with children and adolescents from ages 3 to 17 until now. I also worked a year at a development... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Pittsburgh, PA
27 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$5-$40/hour
I've never worked with kids that have special needs or so but been around kids that have attention problems or deaf kids. I would love to work and learn more about any special needs. Doesn't have to be related with kids can be anything. My grandparents and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Deafness, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Speech Delay, Thyroid Condition
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Pittsburgh, PA
20 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$5-$35/hour
I have been working with special needs children and adults for over two years. I worked for a group home organization that specified in community transfer. I also have worked for and am currently working for a school district as a teaching aide in a special needs... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness,...
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Pittsburgh, PA
42 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I ran a group home for the MH/MR community for six+ years. I also have worked with the Cerebral Palsy organization for some time.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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