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Kelsey L.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hey I'm Kelsey!! I graduated from Le Moyne College with a B. A. in Psychology. I have had a lot of course work in child & adolescent development and behavioral courses. I also have experience working as a part time TA in a preschool and have nannied for lots of families. I'm also a mama to a beautiful 1. 5-year-old little girl!...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts, played outside, made meals, did bed time and even cleaned...

Kelly T.

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Clarissa S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a big heart for those with special needs, the elderly, animals and the underprivileged. I feel my life experiences, and compassion for helping others would be a wonderful asset for you and your loved one. I presently work part-time at an assisted living facility which fulfills a passion of mine with working...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, transportation & more
5.0
"Clarissa is fabulous! She's such a support to my mother (and to me) and has a wonderful way of helping my mother achieve more without making her feel pressured. My mother considers her a true friend and I think of her as a bit of a lifesaver. I highly recommend."

Karen B.

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Marrissa M.


Lake Luzerne, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver / Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children ages birth-18 for over 28 years. I started working as a mother's helper at age 11 and went on to get my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked as a teacher's assistant in both a private and public school, Infant/Toddler/Preschool teacher in a daycare, assisted with preschool programs...
Marrissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Marrissa was so wonderful with our daughter. Our daughter loved being watch by her and we would definitely recommend her."

Brian S.

I have many years of childcare, senior, special needs and children's mental health care experience. I love working with kids and babies. i'm very crafty and fun, I enjoy finding activities and laughs to have with my clients in the day.
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Kelsi B.


Hudson Falls, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Positive, Fun, Creative, Organized, Responsible And Available

I am working on a Special Needs Certification (nearly complete). I have ABA experience (courses and field hours). I care for my niece who has a feeding tube and a developmental disability. I have also gained experience in an internship.
I am A mother of 2 special needs children . My husband and I own a hair studio located in Clifton Park which I am currently retired from , The salon is still up and running . I am very kind, loving, Responsible and Very dependable. I am currently working as a nanny for 3 children in Saratoga part-time and for a second family in...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Hello my name is Brianna and I am 30 years old. If you ask any of my family one thing that describes me would be a child at heart. I love to have fun, play games, arts and crafts, read, etc! I have experienced working in all grade levels having worked at a pre- k to high school aged individuals. I do work on weekends with...
Hi! I am an experienced teacher who has reared 5 wonderful children. Our youngest just went to college in CA and I stepped down from classroom instruction. During my college years near Chicago, I worked with educably and physically handicapped students from the inner city each Sunday. I have patience and love to help 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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Amy D.


Queensbury, NY

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for ARC, AIM, Interm Health care, The Stanton Nursing Home, and have done private duty.
Hi! My name is Georgia, I started working with kids when I was 19. My first age group I worked with was ages 5-7. I worked in a behavior/special needs school for a year and a half. I also have daycare experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool. I am very patient, nurturing and a natural with kids.
Georgia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Teresa L.


Corinth, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional 2

Hello, thank you for looking further into my qualifications. I worked for AIM for 15+ years as a resident counselor, assistant manager and manager of residential group homes and have worked for Saratoga Bridges as the Lead Instructor of a Senior Dayhab for people with Intellectual disabilities. Unfortunately, due to the COVID 19...
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Sherry G.


Hudson Falls, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Daycare Owner

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was a nanny for a doctor and dentist in the past . I opened my own in Home daycare and ran it successfully for 19 years . I was a foster parent for 19 years in that time I adopted 5 special needs kids . I have taken classes in early education development. I love children and enjoy the interaction and love doing crafts . I can...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Sherry has been a godsend to our family. We went through bad experiences before we found her. We love having her care for our kids. The kids and animals all love her. She prepares meals, takes them outside and for walks, bakes, brings crafts and extra special...

Sara K.

I have a degree in special education. I have worked in classrooms and in group homes for those that need ADL skills community integration and worked on goal plans. I also worked in classrooms with students with different abilities and with those with austism spectrum.
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Sherry G.


Hudson Falls, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Dauly Care

I am numerous years of experience with special-needs infant to senior adults. I had my own in-home daycare for 27 years with ADHD children enrolled in daycare. I also adopted five special-needs, foster children, reactive, attachment disorder, ADHD, autism, bipolar, my step dad. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I have experience...
I was a direct support professional at a LTC home for disabled adults. Job duties included providing care in daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and going out into the community or doing activities at home. I was also responsible for giving daily medications . Other duties included caring for the home such as laundry,...
Alexis can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Marcy S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Young And/Or Old

New to NY! In FL I managed 4 busy, dual income homes for over 10 years and 2 homes with special needs (chronic renal failure, adult Down syndrome and teen autism) for over 7 years. My own children are 20 and 19. Army MI stationed in Hawaii and Navy DC stationed in Virginia. They are well on their way to the next chapter of...
Marcy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hey there! My name is Maggie and by day I work . I have been babysitting for over 10 years now and have experience working in various preschools and day care programs. I have experience working at the Early Childhood Education Center which was a hub for children with special needs in the Albany area. I love engaging children in...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gansevoort, NY

Kelsey L.

5.0

Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts, played outside, made meals, did bed time and even cleaned up before I would come home....

- Kelly T.

Clarissa S.

5.0

Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that she provides exceptional care for my mother, who is in her final stages of dementia. Prior to my mother's decline, Clarissa also offered companion care in which...

- Alyssa R.

Marrissa M.

5.0

Marrissa was so wonderful with our daughter. Our daughter loved being watch by her and we would definitely recommend her.

- Brian S.

Sherry G.

5.0

Sherry has been a godsend to our family. We went through bad experiences before we found her. We love having her care for our kids. The kids and animals all love her. She prepares meals, takes them outside and for walks, bakes, brings crafts and extra special treats for the kids. She cleans and...

- Sara K.

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