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Special needs caregivers in Arden, NY

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Cayla S.


Chester, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...
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Kathleen M.


Tuxedo Park, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Kathleen. I am a New York State emergency medical technician for the past 27 years. I worked as a paid and I volunteer till this day. I am certified and first aid and CPR.
I am a mother of three children. 17, 10 and 8. I am caring, compassionate, energetic, playful, adventurous and just like to have fun. I have clean driving license, reliable transportation and I LOVE to have fun. Your child/ren will never be bored with me. I am also in school pursing an RN degree. Aside from my personal...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Tara M.


Stony Point, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi I have been a nanny for 17 plus years, and also love old people. Interested in being a companion and also can help around the house .
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Holly O.


Mahwah, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy. I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references. I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids. I am fun, loving, active person! Reach out to see if we are a fit!
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kaleigh H.


Newburgh, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I have just moved to the Newburgh area from Arizona. I have about 16 years of childcare experience, from babysitting to working in the behavioral health field for special needs kiddos. Currently I hold my BLS certification, RBT license and am a CNA in the states of Arizona and New York. I am...
Kaleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very attentive to him and respected all our choices for our...

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Lauren C.


Ringwood, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...

Keli J.

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Tiffany E.


Westwood, NJ

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"

Nicole L.

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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...

Leilani D.

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Debbie B.


Newburgh, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule. I started working with kids when I started working with the board...
5.0
"Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"

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Hello! My name is Gabriella, I hope this message finds you well! Love for children is something that runs deep in me, with my dream to help with early childhood development. I love outdoor times, creativity, interactive play and exploration during all seasons. I also have experience with special needs children, as they hold a...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered. "

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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr10 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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Cassie W.


Middletown, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassie is caring. She's wonderful with kids. Trustworthy, reliable."

Tai V.

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Stacy D.


Newburgh, NY

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. I have had many children in my home while raising my own, in the past few years I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl....

Melissa R.

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Samantha C.


Bloomingdale, NJ

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Best babysitter around.. My 2.5 year old son ABSOLUTELY loves her..She is always on time and very flexible. Sam is amazing "

Toni D.

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Michelle M.


Buchanan, NY

$10-15/hr7 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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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Erika H.


New Windsor, NY

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Erika , I have experience for 10 years working with elderly population , alhzeimer brain injury diabetes , down sindrome .
5.0
"Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to work with. I definitely recommend! "

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Roxanna L.


Lake Peekskill, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Roxanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

Sabrina W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arden, NY

Kaleigh H.

5.0

She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very attentive to him and respected all our choices for our son. She is amazing!

- Care member

Lauren C.

5.0

Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!

- Keli J.

Tiffany E.

5.0

We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.

- Gabriela M.

Grace S.

5.0

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...

- Leilani D.

Debbie B.

5.0

Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work

- Care member

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