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Cadence M.


East Schodack, NY

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hi! I'm Cadence and I'm a student at Pace University studying early childhood/childhood education. With four years of nannying experience, I've had the pleasure of working with both special needs and neurotypical children, as well as in an after-school program for a special needs school. I'm passionate about creating engaging,...
Cadence can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Tanika Y.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Friend Til The End!

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Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
Tanika can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of my & my children’s needs were always met. She has...

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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

I work very well with kids and have the patience. I have experience with special needs and I enjoy it!
Nastassia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mary L.


Rensselaer, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Mary. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old off and on. I'm certified in CNA, HHA, and I'm a teacher's assistant for special needs. I have 8 years experience in dementia and 10 in special needs.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brooke S.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hi there! A little about me- I have worked as a live in nanny in Seattle for 2 years, but relocated back home at the beginning of COVID. I currently work as a behavioral specialist for children with special needs and love every minute of it. When I'm not at work, I like to spend my time with my dogs or with my family!
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie M.


Averill Park, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate LPN Available

Current LPN, previous CNA. I am also a current NYS EMT and CPR certified. While employed at Van Rensselaer Manor I had experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Down Syndrome, MS, Cerebral Palsy, feeding tubes, oxygen tubing/changing tanks and probably a multitude of things I am forgetting. Please inquire with...
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Rachel L.


Poestenkill, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me!

I am an educator in the Capital region and have been doing childcare in the summers/on occasion during the school year for 10 years. I have experience with ages birth-teens and love working with kids of all ages and abilities! Because I'm an educator, I have experience with kiddos with special needs. I also have experience in...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
I have babysat for a while, including my own little brother who is special needs. I am comfortable with all children including those who are special needs and will talk care of them diligently.
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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Candice H.


Albany, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

I have extensive experience working with infants/youth and seniors. I specialize in mental/cognitive and physical disabilities. Would love to speak to you to discuss how my services can be beneficial to your loved one.
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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Working with the center for disability services I've developed 5 years of experience working with children and adults with all sort of special needs. I found a passion for it and am trying to pursue a career working with children with special needs as I further my education. I've worked with high functioning and low functions...
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Candice H.


Albany, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

15+ years. Specialize in caring for children with special needs. Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly
Candice can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Olivia M.


Albany, NY

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

3 years of working directly with older adults/children with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Since 2013, I have worked in various capacities at both the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities as well as the New York State Justice Center. Currently going to graduate school to receive my Masters in Public...
Many years experience volunteering with the Oley Foundation, caring for elderly, children and special needs.
Guiliana can also help with: Respite care, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
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Alyssa V.


Rensselaer, NY

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

I'm patient and able to over come difficult situations. I love to help people to make the world a better place
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Brittany M.


Albany, NY

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my names Brittany, I worked with a company that centered there care for people with disabilities . A few things I also did was meal preparation, organizing a routine and activity planning . I personally feel like one on one care provides a opportunity for the person I am caring for to feel loved and to feel respected and...
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Karlamarie C.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

I have 10 years of nursing experience caring for patient with multiple medical and surgical needs, before I became a LPN I worked in a day care for 7 years in a infant toddler rooms. I love being able to provide support to clients/patients and their families.
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Hina L.


Rensselaer, NY

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

East Greenbush Home Health Aide DBA

Hello, we are East Greenbush Home Health Aide DBA. Happy to help your loved one, I have experience as a CNA for over 10 yrs, and have all the skills that go along with that. I will make your loved ones very comfortable, and care for them in the manner in which they deserve. I have a valid driver's license, and currently am a...
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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...
Nashanti can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Judith H.


Glenmont, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Educated Semi-retired Person

I have a master's degree and special education, but more importantly I have four decades of working with people with varying needs. I am a tutor, teacher, advocate and friendly person!
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Judith H.


Glenmont, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Educator, Nanny, Advocate

I'm a semi-retired professional with many years of experience as a teacher, case manager and advocate for children with special needs.
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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