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Melissa L.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

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I have experience not only baby sitting neighborhood kids when I was a teenager, but I'm also a mom myself now. I have a 17yr old son, and a 13yr old son. My 13yr old has special needs, he is virally impaired and on the autism spectrum. I also work at an elementary school as a special education aide and I absolutely love it. I...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Margaret L.


Galway, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care

I'm a retired registered nurse looking for part-time work. My experience has been with people with special needs for 30+ yrs. I am open to senior care, babies , older children, those with special needs or pets. I am familiar with the concerns of those needing care including medical concerns, medication management, mobility and...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary C.


Schenectady, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for over 30 years. My focus was in special education/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. I also have experience with the geriatric/elder population. I loved my career! Being able to help people is just part of who I am so I would like to continue...
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Katie C.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Local With Extensive Experience

I have over 15 years experience providing care to a variety of clients. I have previous experience as a home health aide, certified nursing assistant, nanny and social worker. As a social worker, I have experience working with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities as well as working with children in foster...
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Tracy N.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, or PCA Part Time and Full Time With Special Needs, Handicapped, or Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been doing caregiver for the past seven years with adults and the handicapped. So more than willing to take care of a special needs persons. I've done everything from bathing , cleaning, giving med.'s, and more. I also have children of my own.
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Marcy S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper

New to NY! In FL I managed 4 busy, dual income homes for 10 years and 2 homes with special needs such as adult Down syndrome, teen autism and chronic renal failure for 7 years. My own children are 20 and 19 years old. Army MI stationed in Hawaii and Navy DC stationed in Virginia. They are well into the next chapter of their...
Marcy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

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Fiona H.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I teach 4th and 5th grade special education in an Austin area suburb. I am passionate about teaching children and adults social skills to help them navigate living life independently. While I have the professional experience to support children with unique needs, I am also well connected and involved in the community and would...

Kristin B.


Delanson, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

I have been a nurse for almost 40 years. I love working both with the elderly and children. I have worked both in education for special need children and local nursing homes. I am CPR and first aide certified.
Kristin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi! My name is Tierney and I am 25 years old. I am a junior at The College of Saint Rose and am getting my bachelors in History Education and my Masters in Special Education. I have 12 years of experience with children who are typically developing and who have special needs. I spent a year and a half as a nanny in NJ before I...
Currently the Office Manager at a Senior Living and Assisted Living community in Niskayuna through St. Peter's. I hold a Business and Nursing degree, just recently graduated with my LPN and will be continuing to my RN in the future. I am looking to help those in need and earn a little extra income in my spare time which is now...

Breana M.


Schenectady, NY

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring And Creative

Hello, my name is Breana and I am a caring, creative, and patient 27-year-old. I started out getting my Liberal Arts Degree focused in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I worked in an elementary school then decided to grow my family. I have also been a DSP for children with special needs. My favorite age group is...
Breana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Tierney C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Typical Developing Or Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tierney and I am a 33-year-old woman who has 20 years of experience working and caring for children of all ages. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 13. Once I turned 18, I continued working with the same family, but through a respite agency. During that time, I spent 5 years working in a private school...
Tierney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Kristin B.


Delanson, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Available Part Time

I have been a nurse for many years. I have worked with seniors and children with disabilities. I am experienced with administering many medications. Including Epi pen, insulin and emergency seizure medications. My daughter had many food allergies. I have worked in many local schools, hospitals and nursing homes. I am currently...

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