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Gia G.


Amsterdam, NY

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Woman Loves Babysitting

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began babysitting as a teenager. I never had children of my own & consider this important to my connection with children. I have experience with children ages newborn to 8 yrs. as well as special needs. is a 2 yr. downs syndrome child. He is exceptionally smart despite his disability, accepting & affectionate. I don't notice...
Gia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nadaysha B.


Amsterdam, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver / Direct Support Professional

I have experience with special needs care. I love what I do and helping people also have experience with old people.
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Amanda F.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Care Aid Available Full Time.

I provide outstanding, honest, loyal, trusting, dependable care for the elderly. I've been a certified aid for 19 years. I have experience with end of life care, alzheimers dementia, and much more.
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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 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 care. As a NYC nanny, I provided care to families...
I have worked in daycare and hospital settings with people that have special needs. Anything I am not aware of how to do I am more than willing to learn! I am a certified patient care assistant through a hospital, I've also done about 3 years of cna work
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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have grown up with a best friend with Down syndrome. He forever changed my life. He is the reason I am hoping to one day become a special education teacher. He influenced me to finally commit to a major in college and to have a dream to accomplish. I also attended junior prom with a boy with sever autism. His mother never...
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Liliana W.


Middle Grove, NY

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Creative And Active Sitter

Hi there! My name is Liliana and I am reaching out because I'd love to be considered as a nanny for your family! I have about three years of experience babysitting/nannying ages 1-12 while I was in college (as well as babysitting for family friends since then), and for the past two years I've been working in both special...
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

4.8

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ellie is a joy to work with, responsible and loving. Ellie began watching my two children when my youngest son was less than 3 months old. She took care of both my son and my 2 year old daughter. As a fellow parent, I am sure you know that it can be difficult....

Carrie S.

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Kathleen C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...

Sara H.

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Sherrie D.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three. My youngest is in high-school . I enjoy playing sports, hiking, as well as crafts and baking. I have worked in the caregiving/medical field for nine years. I have experience with special needs, autism and speech delays. I am a non smoker and comfortable with pets. Thank you for your interest. Sherrie
Sherrie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am writing to highly recommend Sherrie D. for any childcare position she may be applying for. Sherrie has been our nanny for over a year, taking care of our daughter who is now 3 years old. During this time, Sherrie has shown herself to be a highly capable,...

Peter L.

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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her. "

David N.

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Abbie H.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Recent graduate of Hope College, Holland MI. BA Psychology. Over my years of college, I have nannied consistently for a family in Holland, as well as gaining experience with children in educational settings as well as working with children with special needs. I have experience with the adult special needs populations as well. My...
Abbie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Abbie is mature, responsible and an excellent care provider with children of all ages. I've observed her providing care for many children and when my husband and I started our family we knew exactly who to call to care for our little ones. If you are looking for...

Jen S.

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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"honest reliable and care-giving!! She goes above and beyond to do her job she's very passionate about everything she does very family oriented give her a chance you won't regret"

Sunita S.

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Heather J.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in both residential settings, hon are, as well, for agencies. I have valuable experience in both health care roles and support for client autonomy. I worked for 7 several years teaching those with disabilities at another agency. I've worked as supervisor capacity for a local agency in a residential setting...
5.0
"Heather boarded my senior cat for several weeks and took great care of her."

Kim F.

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Stacie E.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
5.0
"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."

Crystal H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no hesitation when it came to helping with potty training and...

Jeff L.

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Bibi B.


Schenectady, NY

$31-45/hr10 yrs exp

Patient advocacy and support Drug administration Patient monitoring Infection control Bathing patients including tub bath, partial bath, bed bath, and showering Oral care for patients Assisting patients with their personal hygiene, such as male and female perineal care, shaving, nail and hair care and changing clothes Collecting...
Bibi can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Galway, NY

Ellie L.

5.0

Ellie is a wonderful babysitter. She is very caring and loves keeping our children engaged. She is very responsive and keeps us informed about their day. I would absolutely recommend Ellie as a babysitter / nanny.

- Kadan S.

Kathleen C.

5.0

Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to other kids & activities every...

- Sara H.

Sherrie D.

5.0

Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she watched our son she gave him her full...

- Joseph A.

Megan N.

5.0

Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her.

- David N.

Abbie H.

5.0

Abbie has worked with our family for four years while she's been in college. We have two kids, now 11 and 8. She picked them up from school, would help them with homework, take them to activities, and keep them busy for a few hours after school. She would also work weekends, both during the day and...

- Amy S.

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