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Zoe F.


Selkirk, NY

$15-20/hr

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I grew up working with my grandmother who used to run a daycare. She took care of a set of twins, 2 babies and 2 toddlers. I then spend 3 years on my own taking care of a 6-year-old who was special needs and loved every second of it. I have had multiple care. com jobs with all different aged children and babies! I am CPR and...

Sharon K.


Greenville, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Teacher. Looking For A Great Family !!

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sharon. I have 20 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny for a little over 9 years now. I started with a family of three children and 2 dogs. They moved onto school and I then became a nanny for 2-year-old twins, I was with them since they were 3 months old. Currently a nanny for 3 children...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sharon has been our nanny for the last few years. She has been our primary caretaker for our 3 children ages ranging from infant to now 9 years old. Our children our highly active, energetic and busy kids. They're not the easiest to care for at times! It can be...

Joe S.

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Angelina P.


Nassau, NY

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Have A Place In My Heart For People With Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the human service field sense I was 18 and prior to that growing up my family always worked in that field also grew up helping take care of my grandfather who had a sever brain injury and behaviors. This field comes natural to me and something I am compassionate about. I also have a 6-year-old who's disabled and...

Nicholas P.


Valatie, NY

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Social Emotional Counselor

I'd describe my personality as caring loving goal oriented I like working with kids because I find it fulfilling. I love watching them grow and continue to learn and reach all their milestones As a school counselor and a father of two it is my goal to work with the whole child. watching them become educated but as well as...

Kelly D.


Valatie, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Assistant For Children, Special Needs, And Elderly

I have been in the health care field for 20+ years. The last 4 years I have been a home health aide caring for the elderly ranging from end of life care (hospice), to people with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and people just aging and needing help with hygiene, cooking, cleaning, and appointments/outings. Prior to...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more

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