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Special needs caregivers in Hawthorne, NY

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Drita V.


White Plains, NY

$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.9

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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...
4.0
"Drita cares about her clients and is very patient. She is a hard worker and enjoys working with the disabled"

Wendy A.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I hired Annette to watch our 1-year-old son and she was truly outstanding! She arrived about 15 mins early and took charge. Most importantly, my son was attached to her immediately. Annette is patient and wonderful with children. We highly...

Karla R.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child wandered off from his parents accidentally fell into the...

Ellen E.

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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr • 8 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/hr • 4 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Franchesca M.


Tarrytown, NY

$17-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

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/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jayleen H.


Port Chester, NY

$24-27/hr • 5 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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Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$30/hr • 10 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/hr • 5 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kasey K.


White Plains, NY

$20/hr • 3 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Daisy L.


Valhalla, NY

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hello My name is Daisy, live in West Harrison NY, I have experience with special needs kids like Autism, ADHD, CPR/AED certified an educated woman with a degree in health care, bilingual(Spanish) I can do meal preparation, bathing, exercise read, sing songs to the kids, play inside and outside with the kids, full time or part...
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Bernadette B.


Port Chester, NY

$17-20/hr • 2 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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Gina M.


White Plains, NY

$35-50/hr • 10 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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Michelle F.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-35/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Natalie D.


Ossining, NY

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My name is Natalie, and I've been babysitting for 10 years. I have a bachelors degree in special needs education, and I have been a head teacher in special needs and general education classrooms. This past school year, I was a long term substitute teacher for a preschool. I have been a special needs babysitter for years,...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jordy F.


White Plains, NY

$18-26/hr • 2 yrs exp

I enjoy making sure kids have a good time and feel safe and secure without their parents! I've worked at summer camps guiding kids through activities, including at a special needs summer camp. I also have plenty of babysitting experience.
Jordy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawthorne, NY

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.

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.

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.

Rachel W.

5.0

I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child wandered off from his parents accidentally fell into the water very quickly. I was impressed...

- Ellen E.

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