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Special needs caregivers in Averill Park, NY

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Ella R.


Troy, NY

$16-30/hr

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Hi! My name is Ella, I am 18 years old and attend Siena college for nursing. I work at a hospital as a patient care tech- kind of like a CNA and am set to get my RN in two years. I feel competent in my medical knowledge and experience of working in a nursing home since I was 15 to care for people, especially seniors, with most...
Childhood Education Major (Background in Gerontology studies) Worked with people who have special needs. Assisted my grandparents who are handicapped. Volunteered at Seneca Hills Rehabilitation Center through SUNY Oswego. Worked at Appleridge Senior Living Facility
Lauren can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, personal care, dementia

Michelle B.


Troy, NY

$16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I have many years experience caring for children or elderly. I also have experience taking care of adults with special needs and developmental disabilities. I'm First Aid and CPR certified, as well as infant CPR certified.
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am a Speech Language Pathologist looking to assist families with child-care. I enjoy working with people of all ages and all abilities.
I am looking to purse my master in special education. I have worked at GST BOCES working with children that have a range of disabilities. I am educated on how to help and care for those who have disabilities. I am passionate about helping those who can't necessarily help themselves and I find it incredibly rewarding to be an...

Angelica B.


Cropseyville, NY

$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver: Licensed Special Education Teacher

I am a sixth year Special Education teacher in the Capital district looking to stay busy this summer. I am available part or full time. I have experience with children as young as three up to high school age. I have also worked with adults with disabilities in various group home settings. I have a lot of energy and love this...
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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

Rachel G.

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Karin T.


Valatie, NY

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
Karin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"In full disclosure, I have known Karin for many years. She provided respite for me in taking care of developmentally disabled adults who lived in my home. She was an excellent worker then and with her further education she is even more so now. I asked Karin if...

Mary B.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...
Judith can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

Alitza S.

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$16-24/hr • 10 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...
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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!"

Anne H.

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

Debbie F.

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Cynthia T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years being a care giver to my parents, my child with special needs, and patients. I've been parenting for 31 years. I love fur babies/ pets and am open to them being in the home at time of care. I have lots of experience in the medical field. I am very patient, open minded, honest, empathetic and always looking for ways to...
Cynthia can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys...

Matthew F.

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Melissa Y.


Selkirk, NY

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care/special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional Nanny Seeking Opportunity! With 7 years of experience, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your little ones. I offer flexibility in terms of location, either coming to your home or hosting at mine. If you're looking for just a fill in please reach out!
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is amazing with our 10-month-old! She not only makes us feel comfortable leaving him while we're at work she is also on top of things in our home. She truly goes above and beyond. So lucky to have found her!"

Ashley F.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...

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Janay R.


Albany, NY

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

The Fun & Responsible Second Mom !

Hello guys ! My name is Janay and I consider taking care of children as a lifestyle rather than a job because I love them so much. I have 8 years of experience inside and outside of family , including special needs children. I am currently enrolled in school to become a teacher , as I study early childhood education and child...
Janay can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable."

Eric A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Averill Park, NY

Sophia G.

5.0

Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!

- Rachel G.

Karin T.

5.0

I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...

- Carolyn S.

Judith S.

5.0

Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive.

- Alitza S.

Tanith B.

5.0

Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house.

- Nikki S.

Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!

- Anne H.

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