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Find special needs caregivers in Ballston Lake, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ballston Lake, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Ballston Lake, NY

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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I have grown up with a best friend with Down syndrome. He forever changed my life. He is the reason I am hoping to one day become a special education teacher. He influenced me to finally commit to a major in college and to have a dream to accomplish. I also attended junior prom with a boy with sever autism. His mother never...
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Marcy S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper

New to NY! In FL I managed 4 busy, dual income homes for 10 years and 2 homes with special needs such as adult Down syndrome, teen autism and chronic renal failure for 7 years. My own children are 20 and 19 years old. Army MI stationed in Hawaii and Navy DC stationed in Virginia. They are well into the next chapter of their...
Marcy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

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Fiona H.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I teach 4th and 5th grade special education in an Austin area suburb. I am passionate about teaching children and adults social skills to help them navigate living life independently. While I have the professional experience to support children with unique needs, I am also well connected and involved in the community and would...
Hello my name is Brianna and I am 30 years old. If you ask any of my family one thing that describes me would be a child at heart. I love to have fun, play games, arts and crafts, read, etc! I have experienced working in all grade levels having worked at a pre- k to high school aged individuals. I do work on weekends with...
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Tracy N.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, or PCA Part Time and Full Time With Special Needs, Handicapped, or Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been doing caregiver for the past seven years with adults and the handicapped. So more than willing to take care of a special needs persons. I've done everything from bathing , cleaning, giving med.'s, and more. I also have children of my own.
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Amanda F.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Care Aid Available Full Time.

I provide outstanding, honest, loyal, trusting, dependable care for the elderly. I've been a certified aid for 19 years. I have experience with end of life care, alzheimers dementia, and much more.
Hi, I'm a mom of 3, grandmother of 7, retired LPN, currently a full time nanny; love kids of all ages( young and old ) Available most evenings and weekends.
hi! my names arianna and i've been a house cleaner and a caregiver for 3 years now. I have worked for the mentally disabled and for elderly people giving them all of the proper care they deserve. it's truly a passion for me. I love being able to be there for people and help them care for their needs in every way I can. I charge...
As a nanny, I have 11 yrs experience of child care for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have preformed light duties, personal care & was First Aid/CPR certified. I also was experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & elementary school age children. During my...
Hello, my name is Breana and I am a caring, creative, and patient 27-year-old. I started out getting my Liberal Arts Degree focused in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I worked in an elementary school then decided to grow my family. I have also been a DSP for children with special needs. My favorite age group is...
Breana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Carla F.


Schenectady, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently employed at Helping Hands academy in Clifton in Park. I am in a self-contained classroom. This classroom typically has students that are on the autism spectrum, mostly nonverbal.

Mary P.


Schenectady, NY

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Therapeutic Recreation Master's Candidate

I am currently studying to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. I have worked with children with many types of differences, all of whom have taught me and moved me in different ways. I know that every child is unique and has their own set of dreams, aspirations, and needs.
I have worked with children with disabilities through working at daycares and afterschool. I have watched kids with Down syndrome, epilepsy, ADHD. I also work at school where I work with kids with autism and other issues. I also have done respite for a family while working for a company. I also worked at the schenectday arc for...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name s Jennifer and I'm 31. I have 10 years if experience working with people with special needs and disabilities'. I have worked in local agency for 10 and I have associates degree in human service. I'm reliable compassionate person who loves to work with people.

Jamie L.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 11 for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. In high school I went to a program for early childhood while there we did internships one at kindercare with the (2-year-old and 5 years old) and also did an internship at teddy bear daycare with ( 2-year-olds) When I graduated high school I went to...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

Hi! My name is Tierney and I am 25 years old. I am a junior at The College of Saint Rose and am getting my bachelors in History Education and my Masters in Special Education. I have 12 years of experience with children who are typically developing and who have special needs. I spent a year and a half as a nanny in NJ before I...
I have worked as a camp counselor with children ages 12-18. I was a nanny for two children ages 2 and 4 and a nanny for three children ages 1, 4, and 6. I have done community habilitation work for two young adults with special needs. Most recently, I was an assistant teacher at a montessori school for children ages 2-6. I am...
Quinn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Tierney C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Typical Developing Or Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tierney and I am a 33-year-old woman who has 20 years of experience working and caring for children of all ages. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 13. Once I turned 18, I continued working with the same family, but through a respite agency. During that time, I spent 5 years working in a private school...
Tierney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes
5.0
"Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs."

Cathy O.

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Abbie H.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Recent graduate of Hope College, Holland MI. BA Psychology. Over my years of college, I have nannied consistently for a family in Holland, as well as gaining experience with children in educational settings as well as working with children with special needs. I have experience with the adult special needs populations as well. My...
Abbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abbie is a lovely, intelligent young woman and is amazing with children of all ages. I have an eleven-year-old daughter who enjoys spending time with Abbie and sees her as a role-model, and my two-year-old son adores her. Abbie is patient and kind with both and...

Jaime G.

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