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Alicia B.


Beacon, NY

$10-15/hr

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I'm a 22-year-old college student who has a passion for working with children. I plan on becoming a pediatric occupational therapist. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I'm a very nurturing, patient and reliable individual! I have experience working with children from 22 months old up to 12 years. Some of my past...
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Courtney L.


Beacon, NY

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Great Family

It is so amazing to see children learn. It is even more amazing to see them learn something you taught them. I have over 15 years of child care experience. Previously I have been an infant room teacher for 5 years, caring for children under 2 years old. I have also been a nanny for multiple families with children ranging in age...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaleigh H.


Newburgh, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I have just moved to the Newburgh area from Arizona. I have about 16 years of childcare experience, from babysitting to working in the behavioral health field for special needs kiddos. Currently I hold my BLS certification, RBT license and am a CNA in the states of Arizona and New York. I am...
Kaleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very attentive to him and respected all our choices for our...

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Hope K.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son...

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Holly L.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My entire life has been devoted to helping people. I started out working for the school district for 12+ years working as a teaching assistant for special needs children. I then worked for a beautiful woman in her 90's, she had dementia. After that I worked many different jobs with all kinds of people with all kinds of special...
Holly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is...

Alan A.

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Joy R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA for 9 years. I was not only able to work with the elderly, but I also have experience working with special needs individuals both young and old in a nursing home and private home setting. I have experience with individuals with MS, traumatic brain injuries and adults with Cerebral Palsy. I am punctual and...
5.0
"Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy with MS, limited mobility, very weak, and dependent on others to meet my daily living needs. Joy enabled me to...

Pete P.

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Carmen P.


Fishkill, NY

$29/hr3 yrs exp

I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
I am a loving, caring, hard working person looking for a family to work along with to give aid to their loved one. I will go above and beyond to ensure my client is well taken of. I have over 10 years experience working with patients who has dementia, alzheimers, ALS, parkinsons, diabetes, bed bound and special needs. I...
Monique can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Stacy D.


Newburgh, NY

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. I have had many children in my home while raising my own, in the past few years I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3...
Stacy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl....

Melissa R.

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Debbie B.


Newburgh, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule. I started working with kids when I started working with the board...
5.0
"Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"

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Jacqueline L.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie was extremely punctual and dependable. She was great with the children and very flexible to meet their needs. She was always very happy and willing to help out with whatever we needed from her. I always felt very comfortable leaving the children with her. I...

Kerry S.

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Erika H.


New Windsor, NY

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Erika , I have experience for 10 years working with elderly population , alhzeimer brain injury diabetes , down sindrome .
5.0
"Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to work with. I definitely recommend! "

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Carlos M.


Newburgh, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

A caregiver who excels in providing the utmost quality care to various individuals. Extensive experience in management/supervision, first-aid, people with special needs, customer service, and food preparation. A 7th - 12th grade Spanish Teacher in the Wallkill School District.
Carlos can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, visiting physician
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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Mariea S.


Fishkill, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with children that have been diagnosed Special Needs, Autism. I am a certified Teachers Assistant. I also have previous work experience with Elder care Alzheimer's, Dementia & blindness. I am Comfortable around non-aggressive dogs, and cats. I am willing to do day shift & return (or stay) for up to 3-4...
Mariea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Sarah G.


Cornwall, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hello I'm Sarah I have over 20 years of experience. I have experience dealing with children with special needs. I love to play games, make crafts and over all the safety of your child is top priority. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cheriene M.


New Windsor, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Nanny

Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I'm Cheriene, I'm 22 years old, and a recent alumna of SUNY Albany. I've spent a lot of times at jobs I felt were draining my energy and finally discovered what was meant for me, nannying. My passion of babysitting came from babysitting my brothers to help my parents out while they worked....
Cheriene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Zayna C.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$18-40/hr3 yrs exp

Creative, Fun And Responsible Sitter!

I have 4 years of childcare experience in daycares, and worked as a behavioral therapist for children with special needs. I am also a third year college nursing student. I can meet all the needs of any children in my care while also keeping our time together fun and enjoyable. I can create a fun environment with arts and crafts,...
Zayna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child/Elder Care/ Pet Sitting

Hello! I have been a babysitter and nanny since I have been about 14 years old. I have experience in all ages from newborn to teenagers. I love to have fun, but keep a safe environment. I am currently an LPN at an urgent care for 12 years, I just graduated school with my RN so im waiting to take my boards. I have experience...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I love people and I love to bring a smile to others in any way that I can. I am caring, helpful, detail oriented and dedicated to doing a good job no matter what I do for secular employment.
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Alyssa J.


Fishkill, NY

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

I enjoy caring for others, especially children and those with special needs. I have expertise in working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education and Special Education and have completed half the coursework needed for my Master's Degree in Social...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Beacon, NY

Kaleigh H.

5.0

She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very attentive to him and respected all our choices for our son. She is amazing!

- Care member

Hope K.

5.0

Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...

- Care member

Holly L.

5.0

Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is there to take her out to the mall or...

- Alan A.

Joy R.

5.0

Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy with MS, limited mobility, very weak, and dependent on others to meet my daily living needs. Joy enabled me to meet them, helped me to exercise,...

- Pete P.

Stacy D.

5.0

Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl. She listened to my wife and saw how...

- Melissa R.

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