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Isabella G.


Guilderland, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Isabella! l am currently working as a 5th-7th grade special education teacher! I have my Masters in Educational Psychology and a BS in Special Education/Childhood Education. I have experience working with both neurotypical children and children with special needs. I have experience working with kids with Autism,...
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Chandane R.


Guilderland, NY

< $10/hr4 yrs exp

Here To Help!

I grew up in a large family and at a young age, I took care of my younger cousins (infancy-10) and learned to take care of household responsibilities when my parents or aunts and uncles needed help. My first official job was at Parsons Early Head Start at the age of 15 during a Summer Employment Program for youths that was...
Chandane can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
I am a certified preschool special education teacher. I am certified to teach special education and general education grades 1-6. I have experience working with infants, preschoolers, and elementary age children. I have worked with both typically developing children and children with special needs.
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes
5.0
"Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs."

Cathy O.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...
Judith can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

Alitza S.

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Brittany K.


Voorheesville, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN/Aide Available Part Time/Per Diem For All Of Your Home Care Needs!

13 years of experience, various settings as a CNA, life skills assistant, home care aide, and LPN of 12. 5 years as well. Med administration, CPR, assist with ADLs and household needs. I have worked with special needs/Autistic youth and adults, several patients and clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's through the...
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home"

Leesha Y.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$25/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: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company."

Sarah C.

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Tanika Y.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Friend Til The End!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
Tanika can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of my & my children’s needs were always met. She has...

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Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

I work very well with kids and have the patience. I have experience with special needs and I enjoy it!
Nastassia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nicole F.


Latham, NY

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available.

Hi my name is Nicole!! I have cared for and supervised many children over the course of 5 years. Besides babysitting I have worked at a school supervising the children in the after school program. In addition, I have worked at internships working with children with special needs. I have cared for children between the ages of 2...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Hello! My name is Tabitha. I am a 22-year-old student at Siena College. I have an extensive background in child care since I have always loved spending time with little ones. I have about 8 years of paid babysitting experience. I have cared for infants, toddlers, school aged children and more specifically children with special...
Tabitha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I loved working with students with disabilities. I have most of my professional experience working in a self contained classroom of students with neurodiverstiy, including mostly Autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. I enjoy therapeutic teaching, including getting to know a students' interests and desires,...
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Fainah D.


Albany, NY

$19/hr5 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi, I'm Fainah , and I have over four years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. My passion for childcare is rooted in my love for nurturing and supporting children as they grow. I am currently pursuing a degree in nursing, with a particular interest in pediatric care. I...
Skills:

CNA

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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...
Nashanti can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Heidi L.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

In addition to my experience as an infant teacher, I have worked with people with developmental and physical disabilities for a long time. I have CPR/first aid certified and I am willing to learn anything I need to for a specific situation.
I have experience from homecare, rehab, hospital, and nursinf home. I have delt with mental heslth illness, autism, down syndrome, muscle weakness, g tube, j tube, MS, and the list goes on. I am very patient and understanding. I am willing to help my patients meet the short term and long term goals. I am in school for my RN.
I love kids and elderly people. I'm a peoples person, I love when my clients remember me for providing the best care. My patients love my welcoming smile. Most of my experience is with Alzheimer and dementia patients and its a blessing to come in and they remember my face and sometimes my name. I have had my CNA , PCA , and HHA...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Guilderland, NY

Mercedes G.

5.0

Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs.

- Cathy O.

Marisa W.

5.0

My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Lindsey A.

Judith S.

5.0

Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive.

- Alitza S.

Brittany K.

5.0

Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home

- Leesha Y.

Drupatti S.

5.0

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.

- Sarah C.

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