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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Kensington, PA
The average rate is $12/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
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Hi, I am a mother of two children, ages 12 and 13 years and stepmother to two more children, ages 14 and 16. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in education and am a certified special education teacher with 10 years of experience in a public school system. I have worked with a variety of clients as a TSS and habilitation aide,...
Laila G.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! I am experienced in caring for children, and children with special needs. From a young age, I was tasked with babysitting my brother with special needs, and my other younger siblings. I am very cautious, caring, gentle, and reliable. I can also cook, and I love to do fun activities with kids! I am certified in CPR and First...
Ashley O.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Caring, Responsible, And Dependable Special Needs Caretaker
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I have worked hard in the education field and as a childcare provider with children and adults with special needs. I also have experience with older adults that have special needs. Both groups I have provided constant care, whether in supporting personal growth in daily activities or redirection when needed.
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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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I have raised two special needs children who are now teens. Both of them are doing very well because of a lot of hard work on my part. Of course they have taught me a lot myself. I have endless patience and remain calm in the midst of chaos.
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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ONLY
I've been a teacher since 1990, special education since 2005. Mainly worked with young children, but have recently worked with older children.
My first "real " job, YEARS ago, was as a live in nanny for 2 small boys in Baltimore.
I also worked off and on at a tutoring center, taught subjects from basic...
Marla B.
Springdale, PA
$19-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have a lot of experience working with children. I babysat toddlers back in grade school as my mother ran a daycare business.
I have worked at grade schools as an instructional assistant, sub-teacher, and paraprofessional and worked with children with special needs.
My most recent nanny job was caring for a 3-month-old infant...
5.0
"Marla was great! She was our nanny for 2 months. She took care of our 3 month old when I went back to work, just before we moved. In addition to taking care of our baby she helped with laundry, dishes, loved on...
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Trisha P.
Pittsburgh, PA
$22-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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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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Jess G.
Creighton, PA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Engaged & Energetic Childcare Provider With 20+ Years Of Exp.
5.0
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Hi I'm Jess and come equipped with over 20 years of childcare experience. I've worn many hats as a caregiver, and have served as a babysitter, nanny, daycare worker, camp counselor, camp co-director, behavioral specialist (mobile therapist), therapeutic support, substitute teacher and a K-6 tutor. In these various roles, I have...
5.0
"Jess is amazing! She has watched our boys a few times before and they absolutely love her. She's super creative, fun, thoughtful, and kept my boys engaged the entire day with play and learning. She won over my...
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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.
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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...
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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.
Kelly S.
Jeannette, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full Time Overnights Or Evenings Preferred But Will Do Daytime Also.
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Hello I have been a HHA for almost 10 years now. I have a passion and a love for what I do. I've been helping seniors since I was little including my own grandparents. I have experience with Dementia Alzheimer's diabetes, MS, ALS stroke, Parkinson's, special needs, disabled, blind, mentally Ill and spinal cord quad/paraplegic...
5.0
"Kelly helped to take care of my 94-year-old father with CHF and COPD during the last five weeks of his life. She was wonderfully caring, responsible, knowledgeable, and skilled. She was the first to step up...
Reviewed by Lois B.
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Hi! My name is Ally I am currently a school counselor for grades 7-9! I graduated from Slippery Rock University with my bachelors degree in early childhood education/special education and my masters degree in school counseling. I have a large background working with children with special needs. I grew up the oldest of 5 kids, so...
5.0
"Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!"
Reviewed by Susie L.
5.0
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Currently filling a full time position. Best of luck!
Hi! I'm a Yankee/Southerner, with family in Connecticut, Missouri, & Texas. I have 20 years of overall experience with children. I have a passion for arts and crafts and used to teach ceramics to children 2-14-year-olds for 3 years. As a teenager I babysat children of...
5.0
"Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of...
Reviewed by Roshni F.
Nilah J.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I'm Nilah. I am a senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I'm studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track with minors in chemistry, Africana Studies. Spanish. I want to go into pediatrics so I love working with kids. I believe that I can be good role model and additionally I can learn just as much from children as they can...
5.0
"Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!"
Reviewed by Joseph W.
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Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology from Allegheny College. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential setting for two years, then have been a recovery/service coordinator on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute...
5.0
"We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives on time. We appreciate how much she plays with our...
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Melinda H.
Greensburg, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am formerly from Arizona and have been a Greensburg resident for 16 years.
I have been providing care to the elderly and people with medical needs my entire 39 year career.
My experience includes caring for family members and other persons with Alzheimer's, dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, blindness, ALS (Lou Gherig's disease),...
5.0
"She has a way of bringing joy to the patient when they seem to be depressed about their illness. Her compassion and her upbeat personality make her an awesome caregiver"
Reviewed by Mary G.
5.0
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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 5 years, and have 10+ years of babysitting...
5.0
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I have worked with special needs children all my life and prefer to work with children who are diagnosed as being autistic or on the autism spectrum. I worked at St. Peter's Child Development Center and the DePaul Institute for the hearing impaired. Most recently I was employed as a research assistant in the Neurophysiology...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Kensington, PA
Marla B.
5.0
Marla was great! She was our nanny for 2 months. She took care of our 3 month old when I went back to work, just before we moved. In addition to taking care of our baby she helped with laundry, dishes, loved on our 2 large dogs, and every once in a while she helped watch our 3 year old too. We would...
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Jess G.
5.0
Jess is amazing! She has watched our boys a few times before and they absolutely love her. She's super creative, fun, thoughtful, and kept my boys engaged the entire day with play and learning. She won over my 18mth old who has separation anxiety and thought of unique ways to help encourage my 4...
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Kelly S.
5.0
Kelly was wonderful! She did 7 night shifts with my mother. Very kind and calming with my mother. Highly skilled. She even curled my mother's hair which was a big hit. I would hire her again. (I also called 2 references before I hired Kelly, and they loved her also).
- Roberta R.
Allyson R.
5.0
Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!
- Susie L.
Catherine Z.
5.0
Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of their activities, prepare dinner, read, help with homework, and get them ready for bed....
- Roshni F.
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