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Special needs caregivers in Ardsley, NY

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies ... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."

Esba P.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Anita D.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I interviewed Aline and though we didn't hire her I would strongly recommend her. She came across as warm, friendly, caring, and definitely responsible."

Linnea P.

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Trevia M.


Larchmont, NY

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Home Care Worker

Hi, I have worked and did internships in hospitals, senior centers, and in home. Ive worked with elderly and special needs. I always try to give my best and treat everyone I work with well. Please contact me anytime
Trevia can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kaitlyn R.


Yonkers, NY

$25-38/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience with infants and toddlers mostly with special needs children. working with special needs kids has opened my eyes on so many different ways to handle certain situations. I love to go out to the park and just having fun! I'm very energetic, loving, affectionate and optimistic.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Colleen D.


Larchmont, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I myself am a mother of 2. I am 8-year-old and a 5-year-old with special needs. I have been a CNA for 9 years. CPR certified and have my own car.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Orneatha M.


Yonkers, NY

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

I love children. I have experience caring for children as well as children with special needs and adults. I'm willing to provide extra support when needed & create new experience for the children. I would love to provide care for your child & be an extra helping hand.
Orneatha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Akeelah M.


Mount Vernon, NY

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

FUN,LOVING AND CARING NANNY

Hello, my name is Akeelah! my child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through care, attention, and fun! can't wait to meet you
Akeelah can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Liana G.


Bronx, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Helpful, Kind And Patient

Good day! Thank you for considering me, I am Liana, I enjoy painting, taking walks and playing board games. I hope to one day have a career in health care or child care as I am very passionate about teaching the young and helping the sickly. I am a certified pharmacy technician, and I am CPR certified. I have 2 years of...
Liana can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning
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Pamela F.


Mount Vernon, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Available To Help Asap

Hello everyone, CAREGIVER LOOKING FOR WORK!!!! I'm looking for work doing personal care services and babysitting. Has experience creating lesson plans, working with children with special needs, and engaging in daily activities with children. Assisting senior clients with all of their personal needs, cleaning and grocery...
Pamela can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
I like working with kids because I have 2 boys of my own. One is special needs and I like providing the same care that I have with them. I watch kids the same way I would want someone to watch mines. With love. Care & Lots Pf Patience ( and FUN ) I started working with kids when I was about 16 In my spare time, I like to take...
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Michelle F.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have experience working with children and young adults with special needs including autism. With my knowledge, patience and creativity I would be happy to work with your child/young adult.
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Denise L.


Tarrytown, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working In The Childcare Field Since I Was Young.

My parents always believed in starting us children with work ethics from a young age! I started working at age 6 with my aunt at the Long Island in the recreation room playing games, doing puzzles, singing, dancing, painting, ect. with the residents there. In junior high during my lunch hour I helped in the elementary school. I...
Denise can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Adrina M.


Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I like to cater and help for those who can't do it for themselves. I have empathy for the aged and those with special needs. i'm passionate because I see it as a duty
Adrina can also help with: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Chanelle W.


Bronx, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

With a compassionate heart and 6 years of dedicated experience in senior caregiving, I have had the privilege of providing personalized care to elderly individuals. My approach centers on creating a warm and supportive environment that enhances their quality of life. I am skilled in Dementia care & also hospice care. skills such...
Chanelle can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Isaac S.


Bronx, NY

$34/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as personable, open minded and humorous I like working with kids because as a younger person myself I can connect with kids more easily because it's still fresh in my mind, my late childhood days. (Highly experienced with Kosher households) I'm looking for a job that is located somewhere I'm able to...
I have babysat for about 2 years now, one year specifically with a special needs toddler. I have always loved to help the kiddos with their homework as well as arts and crafts! Im super easy going. I know meeting a new sitter for the first time can be intimidating so I always try to make the children feel as comfortable as they...
Jailene can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Natasha G.


Bronx, NY

$40-50/hr20 yrs exp

Adventurous, Creative Educator/ Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm interested in the nanny position. I am qualified in teaching with over 20 years of experience as a child care and education professional in many schools, programs, and institutions - Qualified and Experience Montessori Educator - 7+ years of administrative experience - 13+ years of experience within school settings - Good...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

I would describe myself as an extroverted, resilient and caring person! I like working with kids because I am able to contribute to their growth while also learning from them. I am looking for a job that will allow me to start in January, so I can save and pay for my studies. I started working with kids when I interned at a...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ardsley, NY

Iris D.

4.0

Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable.

- Esba P.

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.

Anita D.

5.0

I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love her. She's been an enormous help to me and my husband, as we both have busy careers and travel a lot. I couldn't be more grateful for her...

- Dora R.

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