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My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with

Review for Marisa W. by Lindsey A.

We hired Jessica in August 2017 to help with my sister and her husband who have health and mobility issues. I couldn't be happier with her

Review for Jessica C. by Doris K.

I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a

Review for Lisbeth A. by Maria K.

Special needs adult care in Waterford, NY

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Zoe H.


Waterford, NY

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

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I have 2 years experience as a teaching assistant working with children with disabilities. I have 2 more years of experience working with adult and senior individuals with disabilities. Educational experience, personal care experience, and patience are just the start of what I have learned about.
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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience as a care giver for the elderly and disabled. I am experienced in first aid, CPR, g-tube feedings, wound care, medication and insulin administration. My care ranges from companion to hospice care. I also provide transport, light housework, food prep, errands and medication management. If you...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We hired Jessica in August 2017 to help with my sister and her husband who have health and mobility issues. I couldn't be happier with her performance. She is well qualified, professional, compassionate, always ready to help, always able to get competent fill-ins...

Doris K.

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Lisbeth A.


Schenectady, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Aide / Persons Of All Ages

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I am very responsible and have known to...
Lisbeth can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!"

Maria K.

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Lee B.


Ballston Lake, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

No Heavy Lifting, Light Housekeeping, I Can Do Wheelchair , Hoyer Lifts, Meal Preps, Pet Walking ,

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

bathing , cooking and cleaning shopping , Care for pets minor home keep , dusting , laundry, worked in healthcare 25 active years, for seniors and disabled. I have done many healthcare care situations , long with using hoyer lifts electric and manual, I have driven special vans for quadriplegics, I also have helped my clients...
Lee can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Lee was hired by my parents for short term care (about 2 weeks). From the beginning of the care until her last day she was more than helpful in caring for my mother with dementia and for my father recovering from surgery. She had great energy to give attention to...

Dale K.

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Shaeisha F.


Troy, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Bundles Of Care ,caregiving Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aide with 10+ years experience delivering compassionate caregiving specializing in caring for elderly, person suffering from illness, and those with disabilities. Adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot care for themselves , and those who require a more intense level of patient care . ,...
Shaeisha can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Shaeisha was amazing, she goes above and beyond. Very Reliable, we would definitely recommend her and rehire her."

Kerrol C.

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Rosina S.


Clifton Park, NY

$32-35/hr10 yrs exp

PCA / Home Health Aide/ DSP

Hello my name is Rosina, I've been in the healthcare field for 24 years and find my job very rewarding. I'm Caring compassionate & very reliable. I Have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia. I've worked with the elderly in assisted living and nursing facilities & also there homes. I've also worked with individuals with...
Rosina can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I had Rosina take care of my grandmother for 4 weeks while myself and my family went on vacation, she is very trustworthy always picked up the phone asap when I called. My grandmother absolutely loved her I would definitely hire her again."

Ambrin S.

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Stacie E.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
5.0
"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."

Crystal H.

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Tracey B.


Valley Falls, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid All Aspects! Certification In Nursing . 15 Years Plus Experience With The Disabled.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

All aspects of Activities of Daily living. Dr. s apps./ Errands, meal prep. Medication dispense, household chores.
Tracey can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Tracey was wonderful with my mother-in-law. She was patient, kind, caring and very flexible with her schedule based on my mother-in-laws needs. "

Care member

I have 6 years of experience working with individuals who have speak needs. I worked for a camp that had a variety of different ages ranging from 4-26
I have worked with special needs children and adults on and off for 5 years or so. I am a preschool teacher and work with children with special needs on a regular basis. I am also involved in the Best Buddies Program with this wonderful young adult. I love doing this and find it a lot of fun. I love to be able to help experience...
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Patricia H.


Troy, NY

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with TBI patients and children with several handicaps. I feel I would be a good fit as a I am willing to learn new things each day.
I've been a BT (behavioral technician) for about 3 years now working with autistic children in their home to help with a wide range of skills 1:1. I've been a PreK teacher for 8 years now with a year of experience with infants. Believe me I've seen it all so nothing surprises me. I'm the type of teacher/caregiver that is more on...
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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I cared for a boy, for two years during the period he was 8 to 10 years old along with his two younger brothers. I learned to deal with his sensory issues as well as helping him cope with changes in his routine when they occurred. I helped him get dressed and ready for school in the morning and prepared breakfast and saw him out...
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Tasha B.


Troy, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified HealthCare Worker

Hello my name is Tasha. I have experience with Alzheimer's dementia, diabetics, the elderly, persons with disabilities, victims of the Dv and children. I'm a licensed certified nurse I have started from childcare to Personal healthcare and Home healthcare. I further my education and became a licensed practical nurse and work at...
Tasha can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

I was a direct support professional at a LTC home for disabled adults. Job duties included providing care in daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and going out into the community or doing activities at home. I was also responsible for giving daily medications . Other duties included caring for the home such as laundry,...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Tonnia H.


Albany, NY

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship

Hi, I am a compassionate, retired teacher active dance teacher and have experience working with families that require support for their child with challenges/ disabilities. I have 2 years experience working in senior care facilities as an activities instructor providing movement fitness and chair yoga prior to COVID-19 I...
Tonnia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I loved working with students with disabilities. I have most of my professional experience working in a self contained classroom of students with neurodiverstiy, including mostly Autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. I enjoy therapeutic teaching, including getting to know a students' interests and desires,...
I have worked with developmental disabled patients for several years. I worked for WWARC for around 10 years.

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