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Special needs caregivers in Ardsley, NY

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Suzette T.


Mount Vernon, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at the age of 2 1/2 Suzette is the person who made my son start eating solids. I owe her much just for that one....

Gokce S.

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Geremias J.


Eastchester, NY

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Take Care Of Who Matters First

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I hired Annette to watch our 1-year-old son and she was truly outstanding! She arrived about 15 mins early and took charge. Most importantly, my son was attached to her immediately. Annette is patient and wonderful with children. We highly...

Karla R.

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Deborah E.


New Rochelle, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, college educated,...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Our care needs changed, but Deborah has been amazing to work with! Extremely responsive, professional, and accommodating. She clearly has great knowledge and experience, and we felt super comfortable with her from our conversations. Definitely recommend Deborah!"

Arielle L.

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Catherine I.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care, Child Care

*CHHA, CPR, AED * I recently moved to Westchester County from NJ. 5/22 - present/ Spring Valley NY For almost 3 years, I've been taking care of a wonderful woman who has macula degeneration and recently hearing loss. duties: Dr appts, cooking, tidying up, meds, shopping, hygiene, exercise, and companionship. 7/2012 - 4/2022...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cathy is extremely dependable, punctual and she's extremely loving and trustworthy. I'm a new mom ( was at the time) and as you can imagine was very nervous for someone to care for my Daughter. Cathy is also CPR certified, which was very important to my Husband and...

Linda H.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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Ariela R.


Bronx, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been traveling for 3 years to many healing centers, working with children that have special needs, ADHD, depression, autism. I share over 300 different healing modalities, based off of what people experience. Acupressure, breathwork, yoga and an open minded fun imagination. I have a 2-year-old daughter who if you will...
Ariela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking."

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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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Tyshea H.


Yonkers, NY

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Looking For Full-time Work.

Hello my name is Tyshea H. I'm a certified home health aid with 13 years of experience and also a certified teacher assistant who cares for children with special needs on the autism spectrum with developmental disabilities I provide care to all such as memory care (Alzheimer Dementia) Special needs and companionship and ADL's. I...
Tyshea can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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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: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & 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, craft assistance, meal prep
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Companionship, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ardsley, NY

Suzette T.

5.0

I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at the age of 2 1/2 Suzette is the person who made my son start eating solids. I owe her much just for that one. She also weaned my son off pacifier...

- Gokce S.

Annette Y.

5.0

Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...

- Ziyang N.

Deborah E.

5.0

Debbie is a fantastic caregiver for our little one. She started when he was just over 10 months old. From the very beginning she read to him, played with him, was able to help feed him (and more importantly, help get him to enjoy eating solids!), and help keep his mental and physical development on...

- Andrew B.

Catherine I.

5.0

Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him.

- Mary A.

Iris D.

4.0

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

- Esba P.

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