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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Care Part Time or Per Diem!!!

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I am currently a Nurse. I have experience in all areas of the medical world from pediatrics, to geriatrics. I have experience with special needs as well.
Erica can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Nicole L.


Somers, NY

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Honest And Reliable Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Nicole and I live in Somers, NY with my husband and 2 children ages 7 & 3. I've had such a wonderful experience watching my children grow; however, this mommy is ready to get back into the swing of things! I'm an outgoing & honest caregiver; I absolutely love spending time with children. I'm CPR/AED & Pediatric...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melanie S.


Putnam Valley, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

LMSW, M.Ed.

I am a current licensed social worker and I hold a Masters of Education degree. I've worked with children ages 1-21 years of age. I have experience with special needs children, specifically with autism as well. I also have tutoring experience and I've also worked in a school before as well.
Melanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren C.


Somers, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

If you are looking for an experienced compassionate, reliable and patient individual to care for your needs I am available to help! I have years of experience working with the elderly as well as clients with special needs. My goal is to help support your physical, emotional and social needs by assisting with daily activities...
Lauren can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hi, my name is Criss C. I have 12+ years of childcare and teen care experience, including with special needs/development delays (such as ADHD, anxiety, Autism). I also have 8 years of experience with elderly care.
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Nora T.


Brewster, NY

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Nora :) I'm 21 years old and graduating college in December with a communication disorders degree! The last three years I've subbed as a teacher, TA, and para in the special education classroom at an elementary school. The last two summers I've worked one to one with two boys with ASD for their ESY program. I have...
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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-25/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon F.


Brewster, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Patient Positive Sitter

I am a positive hard working 22-year-old. Although I am young I am very mature and independent. With no social media I choose to live my life for me, privately and happily with my friends and family. I have experience in a child care setting as well as nannying and babysitting. Ages I have worked with vary from 2 months to 16...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Silvana M.


Mahopac, NY

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is silvana I have a lot of experience taking care of people with special needs . I took care of a woman for 8 years with Down syndrome. I also took care of my brother who had special needs.

Jill K.


Brewster, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving, responsible, reliable woman, who loves being with children! I am calm and patient and have a great sense of humor. I have always had the natural ability to establish a rapport quickly with children of all ages. My career has been devoted entirely to the care and education of young children. I have taught...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jill has been working for us since January. She is extremely reliable and dependable. She is always on time and my kids look forward to seeing her in the mornings. I am very happy that we found her. And recommend her highly for anyone who is looking for child care...

Dori V.

Melissa R.


Putnam Valley, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Service Professional & Pet Sitter

I am currently working as a social worker for children who are developmentally disabled or have chronic mental health diagnoses. I have worked in the past as an in-home caregiver for seniors & individuals with Cerebral Palsy. I have also worked in group homes for adults with developmental disabilities as a direct care worker. I...
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Devika L.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've Worked In The Field For More Than 20 Years, This Is My Passion. I Come With A Lot Of Experience

I love working with the elderly. I've done this for a very long time. I come with a lot of experience and will do my best to make sure your loved ones feel safe, and very secure. I also have worked with people who have special needs and has done this for years. Helping others is my passion.
Devika can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia

Doreen M.


Putnam Valley, NY

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nights And Weekend Care Giver Available Per Diem

Caring, reliable mother of 3 (1 with special needs)looking for per diem babysitting jobs. I know the struggles parents have finding someone to care for their child with special needs, so they can take some time for themselves to go out and enjoy dinner and a movie. Also available for senior care/companion.
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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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

First Aid

CPR

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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Allison L.


Cross River, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 15th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!"

Abaz N.

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Claudia G.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development. Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
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Roxanna L.


Lake Peekskill, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Roxanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

Sabrina W.

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Gina M.


Pound Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Mom Of 2

I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Very patient, understanding and caring. "

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Ashley R.


New Milford, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Caregiver For Children And Pets

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've had Ashley babysit our 9-month-old son a few times now, and plan to hire her again any time we need a sitter. She is calm, collected, and capable. She has plenty of experience and knows what she's doing, and our son loves her. Anyone would be lucky to have...

Sivan B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carmel, NY

Jill K.

5.0

Jill has been working for us since January. She is extremely reliable and dependable. She is always on time and my kids look forward to seeing her in the mornings. I am very happy that we found her. And recommend her highly for anyone who is looking for child care !

- Dori V.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family.

- Lisa M.

Allison L.

5.0

My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!

- Abaz N.

Roxanna L.

5.0

Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny.

- Sabrina W.

Gina M.

5.0

I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby park. She kept my baby so happy. Beyond that, she helped me further by running errands...

- Care member

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