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108 special needs adult care are listed in Pittsburgh, PA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years
Special needs adult care in Pittsburgh, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore working with people of any age with disabilities. I have my degree in elementary and special education, and have been a learning support teacher in 3rd, 4th, and 11th grade. I was also a summer camp counselor for adults with disabilities. Currently, I babysit for a family that has three children with special...
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork."
Renee C.
4.5
(2)
Hello! I'm extremely passionate about special needs, my 4 year daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2015, so I have a little knowledge of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and learning to deal with sensory issues. I used to work for a company as an independent contractor. I went to homes and served as a companion for young...
4.0
"Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."
Kay L.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I began home health and hospice care at the age of 18. With over 25 years of experience (the gauge would not let me move past 10), I worked with individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities. My experience spans many diagnoses. Volunteering is also something I enjoy in the hospice field. My schedule is...
Dawn can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Dawn is empathetic, patient and innovative with how to handle situations. She was a volunteer for hospice and assisted with patient and was helpful to the families"
Deborah S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 9+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."
Steve M.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I attended University of Pennsylvania, where I earned a Bachelors of Education in Special Education (Pre K-Grade 8) and Pre-K-Grade 4 education. I spent two years working as a special education teacher for grades 7 and 8 followed by three years working as a special education teacher in Kindergarten through third grade...
3.0
"We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual.
The challenge that we encountered was her lack of...
Molly H.
5.0
(1)
Helping Seniors And Disabled Adults Live Independently And Safely In Their Home.
* Will Transport to doctor appointments and shopping trips.
* Run errands, recreational, and social outings
* Light house-keeping, meal preparations.
* Assist with medication, laundry and support with
activities of daily living.
* Able to travel...
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marcie is very punctual and dependable and very caring. Marcie took care of my parents for six years. Very trustworthy."
Kathy S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am full until next year. I am available for consulting/ in-home safety and equipment set ups only at this time. Think tips and tricks of the trade.
I worked with seniors and people with various disabilities for +7 years in addition to caring for my own elderly family members. I have experience caring for individuals with...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I can not say enough wonderful things about Jennifer! This was our first time working with Care.com and I couldn't have asked for better experience and care for my father. Jennifer has the expertise and training needed to care for my 85 year old father who is...
Pamela K.
Hi! I am a professional actress who just moved back home to Pittsburgh from NYC and looking for flexible work as I continue to perform! I'm a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in PA and have multiple years of senior care/ special needs experience. Also, growing up with a big brother with physical and mental disabilities and...
Alexis can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
I have a masters degree in autism education from the University of Kansas. Have been a teacher for the past 15 years in the field of special education.
I worked in a daycare/after school setting for 10 years caring for children from 2-school age with special needs. I am well versed in Autism, ADHD and OCD. I have close family members that are diagnosed with these conditions including my 14 year son and we highly believe that it is an ABILITY not a disability. I am a non smoker...
I work at a psychiatric institute specializing in Autism and other intellectual disabilities such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Down Syndrome. I love my job and I want to keep caring for those with special needs.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had many years experience with special needs and autism. I love helping and experiencing the things they love.
I'm here to help! From organizing or sorting to time management and dressing, I'm here to help!!!!!!
I have lived in Pittsburgh, PA for almost 10 years and worked as a PA Certified Supports Broker for a local non profit. I taught adult daily living and social skills to youth transitioning into adulthood with intellectual disabilities. I have 24 years of experience working with all ranges of disabilities from age 3 to 107!
I...
Ashley O.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Caring, Responsible, And Dependable Special Needs Caretaker
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.
Hello! I started volunteering with special needs kids in the mid-90s while working with my mom who is a Speech Therapist. I really enjoy working with people and their families bring to them highest quality of care. I treat everyone that I work with as if they are my own family.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with 3 families for over 5 years. I have been with one family until he was put into group home permanently. I feel that continuity is important when dealing with special needs children.
Theresa D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Theresa. I have an Associates degree in Nursing. I have over 10 years experience in private duty/ home care. I have additional certifications in medically complex/special needs children and adults with dementia/alzheimers~ I am CPR/AED certified and have all clearances. References available upon request. Please...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable honest, and people have trusting me with their loved ones and homes for over 25 years, and that is a very big responsibility, I also work for the state with special needs adults, I have all my clearances, so I'm up to date on all my health care, and my vehicle is properly insured and safe, I hope look forward to...
Denise can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am compassionate, caring and capable. Most recently, I served as a caregiver for an 82-year-old woman who needed to move to a nursing facility due to health reasons . For many years, I have assisted with caring for a special needs girl with my daughter who is a nurse and my 93-year-old mother-in-law who has dementia.
My...
Kris can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Pittsburgh, PA
Elizabeth N.
5.0
Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork.
- Renee C.
Amanda N.
4.0
Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs.
- Kay L.
Dawn M.
5.0
Dawn is empathetic, patient and innovative with how to handle situations. She was a volunteer for hospice and assisted with patient and was helpful to the families
- Deborah S.
Kristi D.
5.0
Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100% confident that our little guy was in...
- Charles R.
Kelly R.
3.0
We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual.
The challenge that we encountered was her lack of availability and the time it took to return...
- Molly H.
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Ratings for Pittsburgh, PA special needs adult care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Adult Care in Pittsburgh, PA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 108 listed special needs adult care.