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Jean H.


Hillsdale, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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I have many years of experience and have great intuition, patience and mindfulness in supporting anyone with special needs.
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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Madison F.


Chatham, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

A Warm, Positive And Fun Girl!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Swimming Supervision and day to day care . I taught gymnastics at Flach gymnastics academy. I worked with children ages 1-16. I taught special needs classes on Saturday's as well as private lessons. I am a very positive outgoing lover of life. I can't wait to meet you and...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"To say my three daughters love Madison is an Understatement, they absolutely adore her. When she is coming to babysit they act as if a best friend is coming for a play date. Her high energy and attention to safety and care makes for an excellent child care giver....

Bonnie C.

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Tanika W.


Claverack, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

Hi, I have over 20 years experience as a trained Social Worker. During this time, I have worked with different populations. In my most recent adventure, as I like to call it, I work with individuals with various intellectual disabilities - majorly Autism. I am patient, caring, flexible and adaptable. I love doing arts and...
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Gillian O.


South Egremont, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am a licensed Special Education teacher with a bachelors of arts in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from Lesley University. I have provided childcare for a 8-year-old with autism and physical disabilities. I have worked in classrooms for children diagnosed with a variety of significant diagnosis from grades PreK-8 as well an...
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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I worked with Aim Services Inc for 3 years with their self direction program. I helped people with mobility issues, wanting to learn social skills and independence, and so much more. I love working with kids as I am a mom myself but I also have experience working with young adults and seniors. Most of my experience is with...
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Karin T.


Valatie, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
Karin can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely...

Carolyn S.

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Jacqulyn S.


Lee, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Looking To Create Smiles

As someone with a lifelong passion for helping others, I have always thrived in going above and beyond to help anyone. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of learning and caring with people, which has allowed me to gain valuable skills including patience and a strong work ethic. I am excited about the possibility of sharing my...
5.0
"Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter won't stop talking about her or her kids. We love...

Brandyn B.

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Amanda B.


Hudson, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

12 Years Special Needs Caregiver Experience

I worked as a direct support professional for almost 12 years, and I stayed in the field so long because of how rewarding it can be. While employed at a former agency, I received an employee award for fulfilling the lifelong dream of one of my individuals. At the last agency I was employed at, I received employee of the month...
5.0
"Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and...

Ilze E.

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William B.


Red Hook, NY

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am wonderful help for your family. I have completed my PCA certificate and help you with your special needs family. I have worked for both home care, and have worked at Devereux in Red Hook as kitchen staff. I would also be willing to be paid via CDPAP, if applicable. If you need help, contact me with any thing you need.
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Thresa C.


Hudson, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Thresa . I have experience with children with special needs , behaviors , mental health , autism ticks & others . I am also a CNA my specialty is dementia & hospice worked at many nursing homes & agency . I am also in the child care field I've had 2x a home exempt day care in my own home . I work also thru a nanny...
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Karen S.


Athens, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible And Sociable

I am retired from teaching special needs children. I have experience with stroke patients. I'm very dependable.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Patrick M.


Lee, MA

$20-50/hr

Caring Professional

Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Vanessa M.


Hudson, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I am 46 years old, 14 years experience with kids all ages and with special needs, I' m reliable, really professional and educated, I love pets, enjoy the outdoors, reading, art and crafts, music, theater, play games and cooking. I was in charge of schedule play dates, organize and do light house cleaning, bilingual...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Patrick M.


Lee, MA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Professional

I like caring for people with special needs because I love knowing I'm making a difference in people's lives that wouldn't have the opportunity otherwise.
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Deann C.


Athens, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have my teaching assistant certificate and my associates in adolescent education. Experience and training in early childhood. Experience with autistic and special needs children. Reliable and compassionate. Flexible schedule.
Deann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlyn B.


Hudson, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my primary goal is to foster children's growth and development. I've been a childcare provider for three years, and I'm passionate about nurturing children's creativity and curiosity. With a background in early childhood development, I create a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive....
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Terri M.


Red Hook, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

RN Experienced With Special Needs Available To Provide Loving Care For Your Child

I am a licensed RN. I recently retired from nys teaching a medication administration and CPR classes to direct care workers. Although I signed up with Care. com years ago, I have not yet worked for a family with care. com. I am currently working per diem as a certified teachers assistant and have worked with children in...
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Shana H.


Red Hook, NY

$20-25/hr

Aide For Child( Or Children) W/ Special Needs

I have worked with children with special needs in the past in an educational setting as an intern as assistant teacher and I find helping those who have difficulties very rewarding due to my own learning as a child being alternative in nature I find I can be very helpful to those who struggle with alternative learning styles. I...
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Cecilie C.


Hudson, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

You Found Me

Hi! I just relocated back to Hudson and I am eager to find a family with children that need the extra help. I'm the help. My background is primarily in the Food Service industry (NYC) as a Lunch Lady at private schools, a private chef/caterer, a crossing guard, a teachers aid at a pre-k for kiddos with special needs. A doting...
Cecilie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hillsdale, NY

Madison F.

5.0

To say my three daughters love Madison is an Understatement, they absolutely adore her. When she is coming to babysit they act as if a best friend is coming for a play date. Her high energy and attention to safety and care makes for an excellent child care giver. She has watched my kids from the age...

- Bonnie C.

Karin T.

5.0

I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...

- Carolyn S.

Jacqulyn S.

5.0

Jackie has been a godsend. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient with all aspects of caring for our elderly mom with serous dementia.

- Care member

Amanda B.

5.0

Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and skill-building on a number of daily...

- Ilze E.

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