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Holly R.


Florida, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to transition out of the hospital clinical setting into a more home based practice. I would love to talk more about how I could be of service to you.
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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Gabriella, I hope this message finds you well! Love for children is something that runs deep in me, with my dream to be in early childhood development. I love outdoor times, creativity, interactive play and exploration during all seasons. I also have experience with special needs children, as they hold a great...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered. "

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Ashley A.


Goshen, NY

$21-30/hr9 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Ashley formed an instant bond with my 11 year old son who has high-functioning autism. She is creative, hands-on, and has a great sense of humor."

Cynthia B.

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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.

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Pheobe B.


Goshen, NY

$24-25/hr2 yrs exp

I enjoy working with children and watching the grow and learn. I have several years of experience nannying. I have worked with special needs children. I have also worked as an English teacher for children ages 3-6.
Pheobe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Yvonne H.


Monroe, NY

$10-35/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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Daniella P.


Glenwood, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked with children with various disabilities and diagnoses. Most intensively, ABA therapy with children on the Autism spectrum. I have a special place in my heart for all children of all likes and differences and to provide a bit more help to those in need is such a wonderful opportunity.
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Rachel M.


Chester, NY

$28-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I hold a college degree and bring valuable experience from volunteering with children in the Philippines and contributing to an after-school program at the Salvation Army. In addition to caring for my younger sister, who is 12 years younger, I have also provided nanny services for other families including adults and...
Rachel can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care
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Kara Ann K.


Goshen, NY

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Grace and I have recent experience working at a school for serve Autism and other related disorders. I have experience working and caring for students who are nonverbal and those who have serve seizure diagnoses. I know ABA therapy and I am first aid, CPR, and mental health first aid certified. I look forward to...
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Jane M.


New Hampton, NY

$39/hr2 yrs exp

Mom's BFF

I am a mother to 3 grown children, one with special needs. My youngest had significant health issues when he was young so I am comfortable and knowledgeable with medications. I was a full time nanny in CT before we moved for a family with 2 children. A toddler and kindergartner. I did camp, play dates, school pick up and drop...
Jane can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I have been working with children with special needs for many years including autism Down syndrome educational difficulties life skills
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Maggie G.


Monroe, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for 26 years. I have experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs. I also take care of the elderly as well, I have 15 years experience working with dementia patients. I work a school schedule Monday thru Friday and follow a school calendar with holidays and breaks...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Maggie G.


Monroe, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a caring, responsible, lovable and dependable person. I have been working at Orange Ulster BOCES with Special needs children for 21 yrs as a Crisis Intervention Specialist and Teaching Assistant ages ranging 5 to 21 yrs. I work a school schedule.
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Sarah O.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My Name is Sarah and I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the town if Warwick, with a big family! I have worked at the BOCES school for kids with special needs over in Goshen and have taught at a daycare before, so safe to say kids are kind of my thing, I love working with them! I have lots experience working with all...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I have been taken care of children my whole life. raised a son who is now 28. I have been taking care of children with special needs especially autism or children born with fragile conditions as infants I've taken care of children with seizures or educational difficulties I am a kind caring person.. life skills teaching also .....
Shelley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! I'm a friendly and creative childcare provider with four years of experience. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children who are potty trained. My passion for childcare began when I was a babysitter for my own sister with special needs, and I've loved supporting families and providing reliable childcare ever since....
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma W.


Warwick, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emma. I have been in childcare for over 8 years. I will be graduating in December 2019 with my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education. I am planning to earn my Master's Degree is Special Education. I absolutely love kids. I am kind, calm, and very responsible. I have open availability and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Florida, NY

Gabriella C.

5.0

Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered.

- Care member

Ashley A.

4.0

Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would definitely recommend Ashley!

- Jennifer F.

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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