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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 14 years career experience working with individuals with special needs of all ages. Providing a very patient demeanor, I am able to relate to individuals on a personal level, and still maintain a fun and controlled environment. Currently working on my BA in Community and Human Services, majoring in disability...
Sarah P.
High Falls, NY
$24-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a direct support professional for 20 years. I am available to help support your child or loved one to be as happy and independent as possible.
I am thoroughly experienced in caring for children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenagers. I have career experience working with individuals (children, adults, and seniors) with special needs. Providing a very patient demeanor, I am able to relate to individuals on a personal level, and still maintain a fun and...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Allison Y.
Ulster Park, NY
$25-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.6
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Allison! Here's a little bit about what I'm experienced in; I am a certified EMT with CPR, First Aid, BLS. I've been an EMT since 2021 with well over 4, 000 diverse calls under my belt. I've got a lot of experience with special needs, developmental disorders, emotional disorders, mental health, elderly,...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are beyond grateful for Allison! She’s kind, dependable, and has such a special way of connecting with the kids. Her warmth and care make our lives so much easier, and we truly feel lucky to have her as part of our family. Any family would be lucky to have her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Amber! I am 27 and have a daughter who will be two in June. I work for Anderson Center for Autism and have been in the human services field for about seven years. I was drug tested and had a background check prior to my hire at Anderson and am going to update my care profile with that information shortly. I am...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 27-year-old early childhood education major. I've been working with children since I was 14, including babysitting, assistant directing children's theater productions, working with children with special needs, and teaching preschool in a federal building, which involves a high-security clearance. Most recently, I've...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julia is by far the best child caretaker that we have ever had (or honestly could ever hope to have). She is creative, positive, and so loving to our children. We wish we could keep her forever!"
Cait And Manny V.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sienna but most call me Cece!
People would describe me as personable and bubbly. I love to bake cakes, do fun crafts, and go to museums with kiddos!
I have 6 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked with many different types of kids including those with special needs. I can help with light...
Sienna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cece took care of our 1.5 year old son for a week while our au pair was away. We didn't have time to meet before she watched him so we went in not knowing how the week would go. Well, he absolutely loved spending the days with her. By day three he was standing by...
Care member
5.0
(3)
A compassionate, experienced mother, caregiver & community volunteer, I can assist with childcare, light housework/laundry, and meal prep. I can also assist with transportation/carpools and errands.
I left my job as a department director to be a stay-at-home mom; I ran a daycare from my home for four years, teaching,...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is a hard worker and is willing to go the extra mile. My husband needs assistance with feeding, dressing, transferring, etc…all of which she handles with ease. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate and experienced caregiver and community volunteer, I can assist you, a family member or friend with in-home care & companionship, light housework, bathing, med sorts, and meal prep. I can also help with transportation/errands, maintaining appointment calendars (PT/OT, Hospice), hiring & managing additional staff...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, kind, concerned, follows directions and recommendations of clients families, takes good care of her clients"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked primarily with children and teens with mental health disorders. I also have experience babysitting children and teens with Sensory Processing Disorder and Aspergers and have worked with many children on the Autism spectrum. I really love working with kids and it is very rewarding to see what they are able to...
5.0
"Joycelyn is amazing. She is so good with my son! She listens and respects all the needs for my son and she goes above and beyond for our family. She is like a second mother to my son when I am away. I am so glad we found her. She would find different activities for...
Abiola G.
Claudia B.
New Paltz, NY
$23-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Claudia, I'm 29 years old and I live in New Paltz. I'm caring, honest, patient, reliable and will provide exceptional care for your child/children. My childcare experience expands across all age groups, including special needs. I look forward to meeting you!
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello, my name is Brooke. I am 19 years old and a junior at SUNY New Paltz. I am studying Early Childhood Education. I have had experience working in camps, babysitting, special needs experience, caregiving experience. I am eager to help!
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
I've been support staff for people with special needs for the last three years. My experience includes two adults with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities and one teenager with Phelan-Mcdermid syndrome. I usually work through DSP companies that are Long Island based, but while I'm upstate in New Paltz for school I'm...
Allison Y.
Ulster Park, NY
$18-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am very kind, laid back, responsible, and calm in all situations. I care about every patient or family, special needs, I work with and am flexible with my schedule. I do 24 hour emergency calls for anything you may need. When I work for you I treat your family like my family. Thank you so much! I really hope you'll consider me...
Susan M.
New Paltz, NY
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I worked as a counselor at a special needs camp for two summers. I was very passionate about my experience and felt very fulfilled in this line of work. I have also worked as an occupational play therapist with a child with autism spectrum disorder. I would love to further my experiences with working with people with special...
Tracy N.
Highland, NY
$21/hr • 1 yrs exp
2.0
(1)
Hi! I have taken care of a 5-year-old, non-verbal, young boy who has Autism. I offer positive reinforcement with potty training, verbalizing wants/needs, I do bath time, dinner, and pick-up from school. I never had cared of someone of special needs before, which made the experience so much more special and unique to me. I am...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brooke. I go to college at SUNY New Paltz. I am from Long Island. My major is early childhood education.
I'm available this summer for part-time, full-time, or different days each week, depending on your needs.
I have experience in babysitting, working at a summer camp, caregiving, and supporting children...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Megan and I am a 23-year-old graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at SUNY New Paltz. I have 10+ years of experience with children as young as 3 months old. I also have experience with children who have special needs. I am extremely kind and patient and have always had a love for...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ana F.
Clintondale, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ana. I have over 20 years of experience working as a nanny with children ages ranging from newborns to preteens including a child with special needs. I have great work ethics, positive outlook on life and warm personality. I am very patient with children mainly, because I love working with them and therefore I...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Have had years of experience of working with all kinds of individuals of all kinds of delays disabilities Ect. I am able to provide all care for an individual also will follow safety plans procedures In place. If any. Provide cleaning services. Errands appointments shopping trustworthy dependable caring very maternal as well....
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in High Falls, NY
Allison Y.
5.0
Allison has been an outstanding nanny for our family, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had her care for our children. From the moment she joined, she built a warm, trusting relationship with both our kids and us. She is reliable, punctual, and always goes above and beyond to ensure the...
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Julia W.
5.0
Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our daughter loves Julia and we're very sad to no longer be working with her. She was very communicative and despite a long commute, was very punctual...
- Claire K.
Sienna T.
5.0
Cece took care of our 1.5 year old son for a week while our au pair was away. We didn't have time to meet before she watched him so we went in not knowing how the week would go. Well, he absolutely loved spending the days with her. By day three he was standing by the door crying when she left! Cece...
- Care member
Michelle T.
5.0
Michelle is a hard worker and is willing to go the extra mile. My husband needs assistance with feeding, dressing, transferring, etc…all of which she handles with ease.
- Care member
Michelle T.
5.0
Our family had the great good fortune of having Michelle care for our mom for the last year of her life. Michelle was exceptionally knowledgeable about all aspects of caring for a senior. She was well versed in how to operate equipment such as oxygen, knowledgeable about safety, transfers,...
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