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Ashley Q.
Monroe, NY
$10-25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have years of experience with special needs children from newborn-school age. I am an LPN in a newborn nursery, but also enjoy working privately with families at home. I have worked in the nursery as well as a preschool for children with a wide variety of special needs. I am especially patient and kind. I absolutely love...
Hi! I'm Carla, and I'm new to Albany. I currently work in education administration. I work full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Before I moved to Albany, my most recent position was as a NYS-certified public school teacher. I am certified to teach Italian and Spanish, but I have also taught English as a New Language. I have...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Firyal K.
Chester, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very patient with kids of all ages. Have 2 years experience with special needs children. I enjoy what I do. Always happy to help. I am CPR certified I know first aid safety.
Firyal can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a loving nanny and Licensed Nurse. I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old, roughly 46 years! I have done everything from babysitting, nannying, after school care, special needs, preschool teaching assistant and newborn nurse. Currently I work overnights in a newborn nursery. I love working with...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Rachael W.
Southfields, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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...
Care member
Eileen N.
Highland Mills, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Holly O.
Mahwah, NJ
$20-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy.
I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references.
I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids.
I am fun, loving, active person!
Reach out to see if we are a fit!
Holly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
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! "
Care member
4.7
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alisa and I have over 10 years of experience in the field of childcare and over 8 years in the pre-k teaching field. I have taught preschool at a Montessori School for 5 years, I tutor privately, I have worked 1:1 with a special needs student, and I am currently teaching creative writing, ELA, math, and Spanish...
Alisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alisa has been an amazing caregiver for my daughter (age 6). My husband and I commute and need to be out of the house by 6:30 am and Alisa has not been late one single day. She gets my daughter on the bus on time every day and is extremely reliable. My daughter...
Stefanie J.
Cassie W.
Middletown, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassie is caring. She's wonderful with kids. Trustworthy, reliable."
Tai V.
Deserine A.
Montgomery, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurses Aid, home health aid, personal care aid, companion, for 30 years. I am very passionate towards caring for the sick and elderly. I do have experience in caring for persons with vast area of illnesses, example, cancer patient, bedbound, Alzheimer, the elderly with memory problems , Paraplegic , wound care....
5.0
(1)
Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
Gillian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the...
Mary M.
5.0
(2)
I have an extensive background in childcare. I began babysitting assisted at 11 and on my own with my first real job at 14. I have the most experience in children newborn up to 6 but I do have experience with ages up to 13 along with special needs. In the past I have cared for my cousin who has cerebral palsy. I am currently...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...
Keli J.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Justine, I am 30 years old. I have 14 years experience caring for children. I have worked with ages newborn to 15 years old, including twins, triplets, and special needs.
I am CPR and FIRST AID Trained.
I have experience w| sleep training, baby lead weening, have taken many early childhood & safety...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Not only is Justine friendly, punctual and reliable, she's also proactive in anticipating scheduling issues and other needs. she's been watching my daughter for years. I highly recommend her."
Marlene S.
Richard P.
Harriman, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a natural caregiver, I've always had a strong passion for helping children blossom and grow. With five years of experience, I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who loves playing educational games that promote learning. I also enjoy outdoor sports and physical games.
I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
Richard can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Richie was reliable, caring, very attentive and knowledgeable. He acted as a friend to my husband and was with him til the end. He also helped me keep it together in that heartbreaking time. 5 Star for sure!"
Care member
Rayssa R.
Rock Tavern, NY
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic nanny with live-in nanny, babysitting and special needs experience that's ready to find a great family to bring love to.
Skills:
CPR
Simone W.
Middletown, NY
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I'm Simone , I am a certified nurse assistant and personal care assistant . I have experience with working with seniors, special needs , children etc I've been in the healthcare field over 5 years . I am reliable and trustworthy.
Simone can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Florida, 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...
- Care member
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.
Erika H.
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!
- Care member
Alisa O.
5.0
Alisa has been an amazing caregiver for my daughter (age 6). My husband and I commute and need to be out of the house by 6:30 am and Alisa has not been late one single day. She gets my daughter on the bus on time every day and is extremely reliable. My daughter also loves playing with her in the...
- Stefanie J.
Cassie W.
5.0
Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our trust. Beautiful care, daughter slept the whole night :) Would definitely rehire!
- Natalie N.
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