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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Swimming Supervision and day to day care . I taught gymnastics at Flach gymnastics academy. I worked with children ages 1-16. I taught special needs classes on Saturday's as well as private lessons. I am a very positive outgoing lover of life. I can't wait to meet you and...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Arianna J.
Ghent, NY
$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
Arianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Karin T.
Valatie, NY
$35/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: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Arianna J.
Ghent, NY
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked with Aim Services Inc for 3 years with their self direction program. I helped people with mobility issues, wanting to learn social skills and independence, and so much more. I love working with kids as I am a mom myself but I also have experience working with young adults and seniors. Most of my experience is with...
Diane K.
Housatonic, MA
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic & caring
I like caring for people with special needs because I have lots of experience in this area & I have an affinity for this area.
I'm looking for a job that has parents who are a combination of structured and carefree, similar to myself.
I started caring for people...
Kelly D.
Valatie, NY
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Care Assistant For Children, Special Needs, And Elderly
I have been in the health care field for 20+ years. The last 4 years I have been a home health aide caring for the elderly ranging from end of life care (hospice), to people with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and people just aging and needing help with hygiene, cooking, cleaning, and appointments/outings. Prior to...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
I'd describe my personality as caring loving goal oriented
I like working with kids because I find it fulfilling. I love watching them grow and continue to learn and reach all their milestones
As a school counselor and a father of two it is my goal to work with the whole child. watching them become educated but as well as...
5.0
(2)
I worked as a direct support professional for almost 12 years, and I stayed in the field so long because of how rewarding it can be. While employed at a former agency, I received an employee award for fulfilling the lifelong dream of one of my individuals. At the last agency I was employed at, I received employee of the month...
5.0
"Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and...
Ilze E.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!"
Anne H.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(3)
As someone with a lifelong passion for helping others, I have always thrived in going above and beyond to help anyone. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of learning and caring with people, which has allowed me to gain valuable skills including patience and a strong work ethic. I am excited about the possibility of sharing my...
5.0
"Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter won't stop talking about her or her kids. We love...
Brandyn B.
Lisa M.
Pittsfield, MA
$17-23/hr
Hello my name is Lisa M. I am a social therapist. I have worked and lived with individuals who have all different abilities for 5years now. I believe that I can be of help to take care of your loved one who has special needs and be a person they can trust and build a friendship with. I feel like I am called to do this type of...
I am retired from teaching special needs children. I have experience with stroke patients. I'm very dependable.
Karen can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
The Care in Place Movement is a real thing! That's what I'm here for.
Background/Experience: CNA/LPN Alzheimer's, Dementia, LTC and Acute care. Pediatric experience as well. Light housekeeping to skilled nursing whatever need may arise!
I can be of use in navigating insurance help, setting up prior authorizations, looking...
Deann C.
Athens, NY
$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have my teaching assistant certificate and my associates in adolescent education. Experience and training in early childhood. Experience with autistic and special needs children. Reliable and compassionate. Flexible schedule.
Deann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am a licensed Special Education teacher with a bachelors of arts in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from Lesley University. I have provided childcare for a 8-year-old with autism and physical disabilities. I have worked in classrooms for children diagnosed with a variety of significant diagnosis from grades PreK-8 as well an...
Vanessa M.
Hudson, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I am 46 years old, 14 years experience with kids all ages and with special needs, I' m reliable, really professional and educated, I love pets, enjoy the outdoors, reading, art and crafts, music, theater, play games and cooking.
I was in charge of schedule play dates, organize and do light house cleaning, bilingual...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care, meal prep, errands
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chatham, NY
Amanda B.
5.0
Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and skill-building on a number of daily...
- Ilze E.
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.
Crystal M.
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 such a positive attitude. We will...
- Care member
Jacqulyn S.
5.0
Jackie has been a godsend. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient with all aspects of caring for our elderly mom with serous dementia.
- Care member
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