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Alexandra S.


Valley Cottage, NY

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Alexandra - Special Needs Provider

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I have many years of experience as a caretaker. I have worked as a CNA, home health care aide, and DSP for all ages and degrees of care needed (from newborn to hospice). I have a BS in Anthropology degree and went back to school for a second BS in nursing but left the program after 3 years for personal reasons. Currently, I am...
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Mathijs H.


Valley Cottage, NY

$23-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Genuine, Compassionate, And Experienced Male Caregiver

I have 10 years of experience with people of various ages and abilities. I can help with activities of daily living, medication administration, behavioral interventions, driving to appointments, community activities, and more. I am a NY state-licensed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and I use those skills in every...
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Viergelie M.


Garnerville, NY

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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5.0

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I have experience working with children with special needs such as Autism, Asperger's, and other disabilities. Also I've worked more than 26 years as a caregiver. I am CNA and CPR certified. It would be a great pleasure to continue supporting and caring for those with special needs.
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Sarah M.


Pleasantville, NY

$40-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
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"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...

Douglas M.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
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"Lori is a great help if you have a teenager or young adult with autism or other special needs who needs help navigating school or college or mastering basic life skills."

Rebecca B.

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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Michelle M.


Buchanan, NY

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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Cassidy M.


Ossining, NY

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/caregiver For Individuals With Special Needs

I hold a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and am working towards a Masters in Special Education (birth- 6th grade). I have worked with individuals with special needs for 10+ years. Starting off as a volunteer with my local Pioneer Basketball team. Then working as a teaching assistant/ 1:1 throughout my undergraduate. Most...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Early Education

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Hiba A.


Spring Valley, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature & Experienced With Individuals Who Have Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a recently retired Case Manager for families receiving services from OPWDD. I am an extremely patient, caring woman who is trained and knowledgeable of various special needs, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome and cerebral palsy. At this time I have part time availability to...
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Elisa H.


Ossining, NY

$17-22/hr

Friendly Helper

I have been a special education teacher for six years. I am patient, kind, sensitive to needs of others.
Educator and child care provider for 5+ years. Working with children as young as 2 months old to 10 years old in multiple settings. My extensive experience with disabilities came from a non-profit school. I have since then continued building my experience as I have recently started caring for a child who I help throughout her...
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Catherine V.


Montvale, NJ

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC currently going back to school to become an RN and would love to help out with special needs. I have three years of experience with special needs and taking care of adults and children of various ages. I was a special needs substitute teacher as a second job for a few years in...
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Gitty F.


Pomona, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Really Energetic Person

Hi! I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, preschool teacher, DSP for children with developmental disabilities, volunteered at a children's home/orphanage, and more! I will say I am a very energetic, compassionate, caring, friendly person! Languages: English, Hebrew
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Anne C.


White Plains, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

RN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a bedside RN for almost 27 years working the evening/night shift on a busy stroke rehabilitation unit. In addition to the primary diagnosis of stroke, some of my patients have had other comorbidities, requiring special needs care. It would be a privilege to care for your loved one and serve them with compassionate...
I'm a very nice young lady, kindness with my all patients I'm take care and take them as my grandparents.
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Dianne L.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$30-36/hr • 5 yrs exp

Retired Respiratory Therapist

I have experience with infants with special needs. Special needs with tube feeding and ambulatory care. Experience with children with ADH ADD. Trained with CPR and First Aid.
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Jessica H.


New City, NY

$21-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun And Patient Dream Creator

I have 6 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and mental illness. I can help with positive behavioral support and redirection. I currently I an Associate degree in Psychology and I am attending school working on getting my bachelor's. I am a very open minded and patient person who finds ways to...
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Jude L.


Nanuet, NY

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I am an experienced caregiver, I have been working in this field for 5 years in a half and I love helping others

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Valley Cottage, NY

Sarah M.

5.0

The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a comfort to everyone involved. We...

- Douglas M.

Lori E.

5.0

Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills.

- Alistair B.

Travis T.

5.0

I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...

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