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Photo of Jackye H.
Pittsburgh, PA
27 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour

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I developed my interest in working with individuals with special needs while working with children with autism and developmental delays at a preschool. After this, I began college and pursued a degree in Special Education. I now have my Master's degree in Special... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Pittsburgh.
Photo of Jacky H.
Pittsburgh, PA
45 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have a lot of experience working with a multitude of different individuals with multiple needs of care. I have 17 years of experience as a CNA, have worked in hospitals and private duty nursing facilities.
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,...
Response: Replies to 79% of messages.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Pittsburgh.
Photo of Lenore W.
Pittsburgh, PA
54 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$15/hour
I have two boys, one with autism and one who is gifted. I know how important it is to have quality caregivers and how hard it is to find them. I want to be the caregiver who the family feels comfortable with, the client feels comfortable with, and that everyone can trust.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Pittsburgh.
Photo of Jennifer H.
Pittsburgh, PA
28 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
My very first experience working with children with special needs was actually in Vietnam. While studying abroad there in the fall of 2005, I volunteered at a group home for children who were victims of Agent Orange. These children had a variety of disabilities... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental...
Response: Replies to 87% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Pittsburgh.
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Photo of Linda H.
Pittsburgh, PA
57 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I took care of a young girl with down syndrome from age 4 to 14 -- we are still friends. I did this on a part time basis. She is very sweet. I am a compassionate, caring and very active 57-year-old. Lots of experience over the years with infants, children and young... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Prader Willi
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Pittsburgh.
Photo of Brittani B.
Pittsburgh, PA
26 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked with individuals who have autism, bi-polar disorder, non-verbal, Parader-Willi syndrome. I can care for your special ones.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Prader Willi
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Pittsburgh, including Venetia, Canonsburg and Morgantown.
Photo of Hannah B.
Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
Working with children with special needs is my absolute passion. I fell in love with the field in high school when I had my first of many experiences working with individuals with special needs through a partners physical education class. I then went on to college... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Pittsburgh.
Megan M. New!
 
Photo of Megan M.
Pittsburgh, PA
24 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I am a nursing student who has done clinical rotations in the hospital dealing with adults that are nonverbal, disabled, mentally challenged, and blind. I also have a cousin who is on the autistic spectrum and have worked closely with her for the past few years.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Pittsburgh.
Photo of Amber V.
Pittsburgh, PA
21 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$35/hour
I love helping people with special needs. I have a love for it.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
Response: Replies to 78% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Pittsburgh.
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Photo of Dawn W.
Pittsburgh, PA
31 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am the mother of 2 boys and I work as a nanny/childcare provider. My youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. He also has a slight delay with emotional maturation. I also have experience caring for a child with a spinal cord injury that required her... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges
Response: Replies to 38% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Pittsburgh.
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Photo of Sarah M.
Pittsburgh, PA
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have experience volunteering with children with special needs both in the community and in an in-patient setting, and am currently a mental health worker aide for children on the Autism spectrum and/or with intellectual disabilities. Working with children and... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cognitive Disabilities, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies,...
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, PA
25 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$20-$25/hour
I first utilized Care.com three years ago and have met amazing families. I have cared for children, ages 5 months to 14 years. I have also worked with children of various levels of skills (physical, psychological, and educational needs). I highly anticipate building... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 71% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, PA
50 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I have worked in the Mental Health/Mental Retardation field for 25 plus years. I have worked with special needs children, adolescents, and adults. I have an Associates in Psychology.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Pittsburgh.
Samantha P. New!
 
Pittsburgh, PA
23 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I grew up with my best friend being my Down-syndrome aunt. When I turned 22, I was given the opportunity to work in a group care campus with mentally-challenged adults and it changed my life for the better. All of the people I took care of loved me, and I really... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities, Cystic...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Pittsburgh.
Morgan T. New!
 
Pittsburgh, PA
20 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I worked for 2 years with MRDD children and adults. I did activities, errands, changing and personal care.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy,...
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Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Pittsburgh.
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