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Derry, PA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with extensive experience supporting children and adults with special needs, including developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and cognitive impairments. I have worked independently and within clinical, educational, and home-based settings, providing compassionate,...
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Compassionate Care Provider

Latrobe, PA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Caregiver

Ligonier, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Crys B. says "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....

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PT Or FT Nanny, Caregiver

Latrobe, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I am an an energetic, fun loving nurse with a genuine love for children. Due to my nursing education and 19 years of nursing experience, I have a vast understanding of child development, the importance of healthy eating and nutrition, the ability to cope well with unexpected situations , problem solving and great...
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Ligonier, PA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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 12 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...
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Professional Caregiver

Latrobe, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I'm Trish. I've 25+ yrs experience providing medical/nonmedical home care to people of all ages with varied needs. I'm a kind and patient person to work with. I'm reliable and take my positions seriously promoting integrity and love. I love life and enjoy helping others.
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Personal Care Assistant Part-Time

Latrobe, PA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Latrobe, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a nurse for 18 years, the last 4 years I have been working primarily with children and adults with special needs. Experience with Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, quadriplegics, brain injuries and other complex medical conditions.
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Greensburg, PA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Part-time Care Giver Available

Greensburg, PA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...
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Homer City, PA

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$15/hr
20 years experience
My skills include adapting activities based on child's developmental goals, experience with all ages, and experience with children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have a Bachelor Degree in Child Development and Family Relations from IUP. I believe children learn best through play, discovery, and hands-on...
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Jeannette, PA

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, a calling I have pursued for the last decade. I am a mother and a graduate student pursuing a doctorate clinical Psychology. I currently a bachelors degree in clinical psychology and I maintain current CPR Training and First Aid Training. I also have training and...
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Boswell, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name Mindy. I just recently moved to Dunkirk, MD due to my husband's job in the Air Force. I am a nanny Monday-Thursday but open to help you out on Fridays. I do have some special needs training thru our Foster Care training classes we took. Also, I had my own daycare and had a few special needs children that attended. I...
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Home Health Registered Nurse

Delmont, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. My name is Amanda and I have 20+ years as a Registered Nurse in vast settings. I prefer the home setting because it allows more one on one attention and care. Please reach out so we can talk about how I can assist you care for your loved one. Thank you!
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Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor Available.

Jeannette, PA

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$24/hr
9 years experience
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...
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Caregiver

Apollo, PA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I take pride in what I do. I am a compassionate, reliable caregiver with Over 20years experience in the special needs field. Have all of my clearances, CPR/first aid.
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Kathy S.'s Photo

New Florence, PA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi. Are you looking for help with your babies, toddlers, or preschoolers? Do you have a special needs situation with a loved one of any age? Lastly, do you have an elderly loved one who is lonely and needing a companion or help with their care? Maybe you just need someone to help clean your home! If any combination of these...
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Passion For Helping Special Needs Individuals!

Indiana, PA

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$10/hr
My name is Theresa and I graduated from WVU in 2018. I spent 3 years as an English teacher and now I am working with at-risk students at the middle school level. I am originally from New Jersey but have been living in Indiana, PA for about two years now and am loving the area. I have experience with children from 4 months old...
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Greensburg, PA

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$14/hr
6 years experience
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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Super Nanny

Greensburg, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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