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Gerry G.


Central Valley, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

School Monitor For Special Students @ MWCSD

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My experience as a school monitor and a health care provider for elderly and special people makes me a better person. As a monitor at the school I make sure that students are focused on their tasks. My experience as a health care provider helps me more to love what I'm doing. I treat and help my patients the way I want to be...
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Rachael W.


Southfields, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much so I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
Rachael can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rachael cared for my grandfather for many years up until he passed away. We’re so very grateful to have had her through it all. She never missed a day of work and was always such a joy. She always takes initiative, she’s very compassionate, always prompt and is an...

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Eileen N.


Highland Mills, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is eileen I am 61 years old and a retired elementary school teacher and mother of three daughters and two infant granddaughters. I have experience caring for infants through elementary school. I have also cared with children with autism and special needs . I can cook meals, help with homework, bathing. I love all...
Eileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Eileen is a sweet, reliable and caring person who took care of my children and dog on a daily basis for many years before we moved away. She also took care of any housekeeping and errands when we asked. She was wonderful and really became a part of our family...

Rebecca D.

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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Elizabeth A.


Monroe, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced D.O.E. Certified Nanny Fulltime Only

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Para Professional since 2008 Department of Education district 75. Other Certifications include: CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Infectious Disease, and Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Lock Down Safety. I have worked with students in school setting and Private in home care. I have assisted students...
5.0
"Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and...

Christina F.

My name is Zemrie and I have worked with the senior population, children and people with special needs for 21 years. It is my passion to help people, and provide them with a sense of comfort and compassion when I work with them.
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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lynn D.


Stony Point, NY

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

Family Nurse Practitioner (Retired)

Looking to continue to share my many years of nursing experience with a local family needing assistance with providing direct patient care to their loved one. Experience ages from newborn thru geriatrics.
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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi! I'm glad you're looking at my profile because I have a lot of experience and education. My paid experience is working primarily with people with special needs, spanning from infancy to very old age. I raised my own daughter who has down syndrome and is now doing very well. I helped take care of my mother who had dementia and...
Bonnie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services
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Maiya A.


Verplanck, NY

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Eager Sitter/nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and it is a job I love! I have had experience with every age and special needs children. I have helped with school work, helped with swimming lessons, and even sports! Now that I have graduated college, I am looking for a nannying job until I figure out what I want to do permanently!
Maiya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Christina H.


Highland Falls, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

After School Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a teachers aide at PNW BOCES. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent of a 17-year-old high school senior, I understand the challenges of raising children while being a working mom. I also hold a valid CNA license and have excellent...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Ashley Q.


Monroe, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a college graduate, currently pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. I have been babysitting for the past 12 years and have experience with kids from all age ranges. I have also worked in both a special needs preschool and high school.
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have worked with the elderly for over 25 years. I have worked with people with dementia, aphasia, Parkinson's, cancer, Alzheimer's and mental health disorders I've been there for the end of life stage. My passion has always been the elderly and the ill. I've had experience working in nursing homes and working privately for...
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Neyshiare P.


Harriman, NY

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Com Hab Specialist

Hi! My name is Neysha and I work in com hab for two local families in Pomona NY. My experience is mainly with young adults, and I provide support during their daily activities while also aiding them in speech and performative functions. I love what I do and the families I work with.
Worked as a one-on-one aide in the goshen school district with a child with ms and autism. Stayed with student througout the day. Helped with schoolwork during class. Graded schoolwork corriculum around student's cognitive ability. Adapted pe classes as well.
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Samantha B.


Stony Point, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Pets Are Like Children! I Am A Petter Sitter Who Treats Your Pets Like Family !

I have 10 years plus of animal care experience. I love all animals! Friends , neighbors, and clients. Trust me with their animals! I am very trusting and care for your pet like they are my own! I am a dog groomer and I also am a pet sitter and walker! I usually fit in walks or visits in between my grooms, which is why I prefer...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Alicia S.


Monroe, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-LPN-Baby Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a loving nanny and Licensed Nurse. I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old, roughly 47 years! I have done everything from babysitting, nannying, after school care, special needs, preschool teaching assistant and newborn nurse. Currently I work in private homes as a newborn/pediatric nurse. I love...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Cayla S.


Chester, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...
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Yvonne H.


Monroe, NY

$16-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter for Special Needs Children

I love working with special needs children. I've worked with special needs children as a teachers aide in NYC public schools, worked with children in Orange Ulster Boxes after I moved from the city to orange county. I currently work with a 4-month-old, in Goshen. I work three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you...
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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Central Valley, NY

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...

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Eileen N.

5.0

Eileen is a sweet, reliable and caring person who took care of my children and dog on a daily basis for many years before we moved away. She also took care of any housekeeping and errands when we asked. She was wonderful and really became a part of our family during her time working for us.

- Rebecca D.

Elizabeth A.

5.0

Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and structured learning environment. She...

- Christina F.

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