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Special needs caregivers in Hawthorne, NY

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Mary C.


Tappan, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

3.0

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Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.
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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...

Leilani D.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly. Annette has a natural knack for looking after children and she cares deeply for the kids. She...

Leif G.

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Drita V.


White Plains, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
5.0
"Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring...

Laura C.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Or Before School Provider.

I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...

Amanda J.

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Rachel W.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has babysat for us a number of times. She is punctual, energetic and communicative. She has her own transportation. She engages our kids in various age appropriate activities and they look forward to having her over."

Asha A.

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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Beth O.

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Rachel W.


Northvale, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello I am currently a senior at studying psychology with a minor in education. I have a lot of experience with typical kids and kids with special needs. I have worked with kids with special needs (specifically ASD) for about four years now. I have references if needed! I do currently work as a Behavior Technician (ABA) for...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

I like working with kids because I have 2 boys of my own. One is special needs and I like providing the same care that I have with them. I watch kids the same way I would want someone to watch mines. With love. Care & Lots Pf Patience ( and FUN ) I started working with kids when I was about 16 In my spare time, I like to take...
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Hailey P.


Greenwich, CT

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student Caregiver

Hello! I am a current law student looking to support my first year of graduate education through local caregiving roles. I worked at a private club as a full-time babysitter for the members. I worked as a head camp counselor for ages four to five. I was a Nanny for two middle school boys. Many years of local weekend babysitting...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jayleen H.


Port Chester, NY

$24-27/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Who You're Looking For

I am looking for a family to help. I consider myself to have a good work attitude and good work ethics including- being on time, flexible, reliable, commutative. I am also fairly young so I am energized and eager to work. I am great with kids and sweet and patient with babies.
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Cassidy M.


Ossining, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/caregiver For Individuals With Special Needs

I hold a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and am working towards a Masters in Special Education (birth- 6th grade). I have worked with individuals with special needs for 10+ years. Starting off as a volunteer with my local Pioneer Basketball team. Then working as a teaching assistant/ 1:1 throughout my undergraduate. Most...
Cassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant looking to take care of senior patients.. I have over 10 years of experience working in hospitals,. nursing homes and private homes. I have reliable transportation. I'm comfortable with pets.. I don't drink and have a back ground check..
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Alida S.


Nyack, NY

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Bubbly Sitter

Hello families my name is Alida. I am 20 years old and I have about 6 years of experience. I have been babysitting for about 10 years (as an older sibling lol), and since I was 14 for other families. I have a lot of experience with children with autism as well as 1 year experience with special needs children. I have also worked...
Alida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kasey K.


White Plains, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter For Toddlers/ Elementary Schoolers

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated caregiver! I have special experience working with children from all ages, specializing in infant/toddler care. I have healthcare experience and work with medically complex and special needs children. I am very passionate about providing empathetic care while giving parents and caregivers their...
Kasey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Gina M.


White Plains, NY

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Supervisor Professional

I have over 10 years experience working with intellectual disabilities. I have worked with bed bound and wheel chair patients. I was in charge of creating individuals calendars and daily goals based on plan of care. I can cook cook, clean and run errands. I have no allergies and I am also pet friendly.
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Bernadette B.


Port Chester, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a degree in Psychology. I have had courses in child development and adolescent development, along with courses in cognitive and abnormal psychology. I have worked one on one with special needs individuals. These experiences were both paid and voluntary. I have had a year long internship in an elementary special education...
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Michelle F.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have experience working with children and young adults with special needs including autism. With my knowledge, patience and creativity I would be happy to work with your child/young adult.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawthorne, NY

Grace S.

5.0

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...

- Leilani D.

Annette Y.

5.0

Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...

- Ziyang N.

Drita V.

5.0

Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring person.

- Laura C.

Travis T.

5.0

I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...

- Care member

Debbie F.

5.0

Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is so patient with him. Highly...

- Amanda J.

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