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Colleen F.


Albany, NY

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant/PCA/HHA/Phlebotomist

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I have over 30 yrs of experience and have run 2 MD offices. I have worked in multiple medical settings including local hospitals.
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Lisbeth A.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I love my job, this is my passion. I...
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Samiyah S.


Albany, NY

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is samiyah. I have a daughter that is 1-year-old. I specialize in working with all age disabled individuals with all disabilities. I work for the center of disabilities and I am a Direct Service Professional. My heart is with making sure every person no matter what disability is treated like an actual human being. I...
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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

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Vered O.


Albany, NY

$16/hr2 yrs exp

I grew up at summer camp that focused on the integration of children with special needs into typical, daily activities. As a counselor at said camp, I have had two years experience working with children of various special needs and ages. Watching children grow and learn is the most rewarding thing for me, and I care deeply about...
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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Working with the center for disability services I've developed 5 years of experience working with children and adults with all sort of special needs. I found a passion for it and am trying to pursue a career working with children with special needs as I further my education. I've worked with high functioning and low functions...
I love working with all kids! I've worked with a variety of different kiddos and have met each of their needs.
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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: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Joscelyn L.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I worked at Living Resources in their Day Programs in both a direct care and administrative role from 2016 until 2019. I worked in their after school program from 2019 to 2021 as a lead instructor for their Colonie High School location
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Janay R.


Albany, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

The Fun & Responsible Second Mom !

Hello guys ! My name is Janay and I consider taking care of children as a lifestyle rather than a job because I love them so much. I have 8 years of experience inside and outside of family , including special needs children. I am currently enrolled in school to become a teacher , as I study early childhood education and child...
Janay can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

I have worked with special needs children and adults on and off for 5 years or so. I am a preschool teacher and work with children with special needs on a regular basis. I am also involved in the Best Buddies Program with this wonderful young adult. I love doing this and find it a lot of fun. I love to be able to help experience...
I have worked with several individuals with special needs. These needs ranged from young children with learning disabilities all the way to seniors with physical and mental disabilities. I am also in a master's program and have experience in education. I have a passion for taking care of others, learning from them, and working...
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Shareeba R.


Latham, NY

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

I've worked with several individuals with autism and disabilities for 7+ I enjoy working with people to put a smile on there face!
I'm a full time professional looking to expand my opportunities. I tutor children in school and also clean houses on the side. I'd be willing to assist with whatever you need if it works out. Feel free to contact me.
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Jamie O.


Albany, NY

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for quite sometime, going on seven years now! I have experience working in a daycare/preschool setting with the ages ranging from infant to school age. I have worked with special needs adults and was a Teacher Assistant in Special Education also. I was a nanny for a family with four kids, one being...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Angela D.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Patience, Compassion, And Kindness Are My Strongest Skills.

I have been working with children for 35 years either in hospital settings, daycare, schools, or their homes. I have worked in self-contained classrooms as a TA (laid off due to CoVid). I then worked as an Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children and loved that job. My degree is in Psychology with child behavior as...
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Georgia K.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Basic Mental And Medical Special Needs Care Provider

All my life I have had a passion for working with special needs children. My youngest brother is speech and developmentally delayed, and I have been working with him his entire life to ensure that he gets the proper care and respect that he deserves--whether it be emotional support and counseling, tutoring in the various...
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Jahtasia B.


Watervliet, NY

$16-21/hr

I Worked In This Field Of Work For Over 5 Years. Lot Of Experience

Hi my name is JahTasia, I have worked in the health field since 2012, I am very experienced in the field of health care. I worked with a bunch of different patients from young age to elderly. I am very passionate at what I do and I take my job very serious. My main goal is to make my patients feel comfortable and happy, not only...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently 27, have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I began nannying and providing respite care for special needs children and teens in college. I have always been naturally good with children and have a warm, young spirit that babies and kids warm up to easily. I love taking children under my care to group...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Abigail O.


Albany, NY

$18-21/hr4 yrs exp

For three years, I worked at a preschool with kids who have special needs. During the school day, I worked closely with them to keep them safe, feed them, navigate conflict, and behavior management. I also have experience caring for a teenage boy with autism. I am comfortable working with any child birth-teenager.

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