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Victoria B.


Hyde Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

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My name is Tori! I am a CNA currently, But I have an extensive background in various aspects of the care field. I have been in the care field for the past 10 plus years, with my first experiences in 2003 working with disabled adults. I have worked with individuals with special needs of all ages, from children to our elderly...
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Brittany M.


Hyde Park, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! :) I'm Brittany! I am 33 years old and have worked with children for 15 years on and off. I'm an animal lover and non smoker, I have experience with children of all ages including twins and children with special needs! I love reading, crafts and playing outside. I believe that children are never giving us a hard time. They...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Victoria B.


Hyde Park, NY

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

The Best Care Is My Top Priority!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tori! I am a CNA currently, But I have an extensive background in various aspects of the care field. I have been in the care field for the past 10+ years, with my first experiences in 2003 working with disabled adults. I have worked with individuals with special needs of all ages, from children to our elderly...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Deborah C.


Hyde Park, NY

$15-30/hr

You Found Your Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello & thank you for reading my profile. I completely understand how searching for a competent, loving & patient caregiver for your family member can be draining, scary & frustrating. I am a 60-year-old very fit independent woman who has raised 3 beautiful daughters, 1 of which is special needs. I operate an rental from my...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
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Juliana T.


Hyde Park, NY

$22-26/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a very kind, dependable and patient person. I have 4 years of professional experience caring for individuals in a variety of direct care settings. I have worked in group homes and assisted with cooking, housekeeping and creative engaging activities to help develop daily living skills or even just activities or dance...
As a skilled caregiver with over four years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and thrive. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules and have experience...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sienna T.


Highland, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Bubbly Sitter; Ready For Anything

5.0

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Hired by 3 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sienna was great with our special needs child. Attentive, patient and caring. "

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Ryan H.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
5.0
"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself...

Kyra S.

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Julia W.


New Paltz, NY

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Easy-going And Patient Babysitter

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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.

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Joycelyn N.


Highland, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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.

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Megan D.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Certified

I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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Christine S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience working in an elementary school as a pre-k aide, and have worked in private childcare for the past 2. Additionally I have raised 3 children of my own (one with special needs). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Christine was absolutely wonderful with our three year old! She brought books to read and crafts to do, and took the most loving care of our child. Our often shy child took to Christine immediately, thrived in her attention and now asks regularly when Christine can...

Nirupama R.

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Jessie B.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
Jessie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I found Jessie off of care.com and I hired her initially to take care of my 3 month old twins during the day to nanny for us before they started day care. Jessie is the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy person. While they clearly wanted me, she juggled it all...

Lisa L.

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Chauvelle L.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Attentive And Compassionate

I have been in Healthcare for 9 years in which I have worked with every demographic. Newborn to end-of-life care. In the early part of my career, I was a personal care aide, during this time I cared for persons with disabilities and special needs. Currently, I work in the Emergency room so I still encounter patients with special...
Chauvelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Clementina B.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hi. I am a Teacher Assistant for over 20 years for Dutchess County BOCES. I have experience working with Special Needs children and young adults with Autism. I enjoy working with this population because I feel it is our job as Educators/ care takers to prepare our children for real life by taking them out into the Community and...
Clementina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Joycelyn, I have a lot of experience working with children in different contexts including children with special needs. This includes working with children with ASD and/ or mental health concerns. I started babysitting when I was 12 and continued through college. I have a Bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in...
Joycelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jordan W.


Salt Point, NY

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Unique Journey

I have a deep passion for helping people with special needs. I'm always looking for work that values the individual instead of stereotyping them. I was trained to look deeper to help others seek within to unlock their potential. I've struggled with neurological disorders my whole life, and I never had anyone to teach me how to...
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Samantha K.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Evenings And Overnight Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for about 10 years now. I used to watch two kids for about 3 years and now they are old enough to be on their own. Currently, I watch three kids mostly overnights since the parents are EMTs. They are all different ages and they all have special needs. I have been watching them for about 10 years and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Erica R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

The Nurse For Your Loved One

Experienced LPN ready to care for your loved one. Experience with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy tube feeds etc
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Brooke F.


New Paltz, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Senior 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: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hyde Park, NY

Sienna T.

5.0

Sienna was a wonderful babysitter for our 2 year old daughter. We were in town for a wedding, and our daughter quickly warmed up to her. Sienna helped with dinner and our toddler's bedtime routine. Very grateful for the help - thanks for everything Sienna!

- Amy R.

Ryan H.

5.0

If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...

- Kyra S.

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.

Joycelyn N.

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 my son like going to the library...

- Abiola G.

Christine S.

5.0

Christine was absolutely wonderful with our three year old! She brought books to read and crafts to do, and took the most loving care of our child. Our often shy child took to Christine immediately, thrived in her attention and now asks regularly when Christine can come back :-) If we ever need...

- Nirupama R.

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