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Special needs caregivers in Cold Spring, NY

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Deborah H.


Cold Spring, NY

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Dedicated Individual Who Has An Ambition To

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I have worked as a DSP for a year and six months with special needs kids. I also work a Receptionist for over 6 years.
Deborah can also help with: Personal care, companionship, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Marianne L.


Mahopac, NY

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Open To Work

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...
Marianne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marianne will make a great nanny for any family. We plan on reaching out to her for days here and there. Our needs changed and that was the reason we didn't hire Marianne outright. She was wonderful with our kids."

Arda O.

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Stephanie L.


Mahopac, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Stephanie-

I graduated from New York University last year and I am currently working as an Elementary School Social Worker. I have 10 years of child care experience; infants, toddlers, grade school, twins, and children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with early intervention ages and grade school ages on social...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter."

Leslie H.

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Hope K.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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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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....
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Laura D.


Cornwall on Hudson, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.
5.0
"Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!"

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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, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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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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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Cheriene M.


New Windsor, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Nanny

Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I'm Cheriene, I'm 23 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired her to take care of my 2 boys so kind and respectful my boys loved her and she was always on time "

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Tanya R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

FUN! Caring and Compassionate! Looking for a night out or break on the weekends, look no further. I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid. I started working...
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Our girls loved spending time with Tanya! I would absolutely recommend her - she was wonderful!"

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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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
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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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie nannied for my children (2 and 5) part time for two years. She was punctual, reliable and willing to help out with laundry, cooking, organizing and errands whenever asked. The kids love her!"

Marci P.

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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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Joy R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-20/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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Arlyn R.


Newburgh, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified NY Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children and enjoy being around them. I have babysat and nannied since my teen years. I have held nanny jobs with the same families for years. I have a degree in Deaf Education and have been teaching for the past 15 years. I am currently certified to teach in New York and have been able to do it...
Arlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a current student at Suny Buffalo. I've worked with kids for many years now in multiple settings. Childcare centers, camps, babysitting and special needs sports programs. I love working with kids!
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have a special needs brother who I have cared for since he was a baby and I am the oldest of 7 children and have a child of my own so I have tons of experience working with all types of children!
Jestine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Katherine H.


Fishkill, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Asking Me All These Questions It's Going To Type Would We Say Blah Blah Blah

I have been caring for people with special needs and the Elderly community for a few years now. I love the joy it brings me.
Hi I'm Hennessys a Compassionate, trustworthy, and collaborative professional with the proven ability to provide optimal support to patients, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain attention to detail. who can uphold confidentiality and develop lasting relationships. Years of experience taking care of patients with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cold Spring, NY

Marianne L.

5.0

She did a great job ! I highly recommend her

- Ramona P.

Stephanie L.

5.0

Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter.

- Leslie H.

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

Laura D.

5.0

Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!

- Care member

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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