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Maggie K.


Arden, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

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SUMMARY An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
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Eileen N.


Highland Mills, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is eileen I am 61 years old and a retired elementary school teacher and mother of three daughters and two infant granddaughters. I have experience caring for infants through elementary school. I have also cared with children with autism and special needs . I can cook meals, help with homework, bathing. I love all...
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Eileen is a trustworthy, helpful and loving. Mother of three adult daughters whom she has a great relationships with"

Rachael D.

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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Viergelie M.


Garnerville, NY

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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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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Rachael W.


Southfields, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much so I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
Rachael can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us...

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Richard P.


Harriman, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

As a natural caregiver, I've always had a strong passion for helping children blossom and grow. With five years of experience, I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who loves playing educational games that promote learning. I also enjoy outdoor sports and physical games. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
Richard can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Richie was reliable, caring, very attentive and knowledgeable. He acted as a friend to my husband and was with him til the end. He also helped me keep it together in that heartbreaking time. 5 Star for sure!"

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Elizabeth A.


Monroe, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced D.O.E. Certified Nanny Fulltime Only

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Para Professional since 2008 Department of Education district 75. Other Certifications include: CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Infectious Disease, and Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Lock Down Safety. I have worked with students in school setting and Private in home care. I have assisted students...
5.0
"Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and...

Christina F.

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Gillian D.


Sloatsburg, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the...

Mary M.

I love working with people of all ages and all needs. From senior care to child care to special needs care, it is my passion. I am hardworking , honest and trustworthy.
Zemrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Yvonne H.


Monroe, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter for Special Needs Children

I love working with special needs children. I've worked with special needs children as a teachers aide in NYC public schools, worked with children in Orange Ulster Boxes after I moved from the city to orange county. I currently work with a 4-month-old, in Goshen. I work three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you...
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Gitty F.


Pomona, NY

$30/hr10 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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Lynn D.


Stony Point, NY

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

Family Nurse Practitioner (Retired)

Looking to continue to share my many years of nursing experience with a local family needing assistance with providing direct patient care to their loved one. Experience ages from newborn thru geriatrics.
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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashley S.


Sloatsburg, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Ashley and I am a student at Dominican College. I am a Childhood/Special Education major with a concentration in History. I have worked with children as a camp counselor and head counselor for 11 years in a camp. I have also worked as an assistant dance instructor and a health director at the same camp. I also...
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Michelle D.


Stony Point, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Aide

I have been taking care of special needs children and adults for almost 20 years I love that I can be there for them to love and care for them In absence of their parents and loved ones. Making sure that they are safe and comfortable. .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents my name is Jayden I've been working with kids since u was 16 and I'm now 20. I was previously working as a daycare assistant now I work as a teachers aide with special needs toddlers. I'm CPR certified and have my license/car . My rates start at 17 an hour , depends on how many kids and what your requesting .
Jayden can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Alaina N.


Monroe, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently a special education teacher teaching 3-4th grade students in the Monroe Woodbury school district. I have worked with various ages and various types of disabilities. I am patient, outgoing and very knowledgeable and willing to learn about your child.
Hi! My name is Maggie C. I'm 20 years old and am a rising junior at Sacred Heart University in CT. I am studying to become a special education teacher to elementary students. I have babysat for children who have disabilities since I was a junior in high school. I currently babysit on weekends for identical twins who have Down...
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Emily G.


Garnerville, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily G, I recently graduated from Arizona State University with a B. S in Psychology. I am planning on furthering my education in a masters program beginning next year, and am also in the process of acquiring my ABA certification. I have experience babysitting & nannying children of all ages and abilities for...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have been around special needs children my entire life. My mother is a special needs teacher and I have been to her school and helped with the kids many times in my life. I understand the special care it takes to watch over them.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arden, NY

Eileen N.

5.0

Eileen is a sweet, reliable and caring person who took care of my children and dog on a daily basis for many years before we moved away. She also took care of any housekeeping and errands when we asked. She was wonderful and really became a part of our family during her time working for us.

- Rebecca D.

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...

- Care member

Richard P.

5.0

Richie was reliable, caring, very attentive and knowledgeable. He acted as a friend to my husband and was with him til the end. He also helped me keep it together in that heartbreaking time. 5 Star for sure!

- Care member

Elizabeth A.

5.0

Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and structured learning environment. She...

- Christina F.

Gillian D.

5.0

Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the children. She is exceptional at...

- Mary M.

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