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Tasha C.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

DSP/ CAREGIVER

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My name is Tasha. I am currently working in a Center For Autism I also work I also work with dementia patient for years I love taking care of others and I do it to the best of my abilities.
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Heather O.


Clinton Corners, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Passion For Children Of All Ages

I truly love working with children of all ages and needs. I worked in health and fitness for many years as a youth athletics coach, kids Zumba instructor and CO-program creator for a special needs children's boot camp program. I love anything and everything artistic and creative involving children's activities! Lastly I've spent...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'm a caring and compassionate caregiver with respect for our all my clients. I have my own transportation and I don't smoke. I provide personal care, companionship, transitional care, Alzheimer's care, medication reminders, transportation assistant, light housekeeping, laundry, and nutrition management. As a nursing assistant,...
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Tanya M.


New Paltz, NY

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter/Nanny

I have experience in babysitting locally in my neighborhood ages 3 to 11. I'm very friendly, reliable, outgoing and most importantly trustworthy. I have experience working in hospitals, watching patients. My job title there was called a "sitter" and I made sure the patients wouldn't take out IVs or get out of bed when they...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

I have always had a love for teaching and caring for others. I have helped my grandmother with my uncle with special needs for as long as I can remember. I have worked for the past 3 years and have loved every minute of it. I have been able to help and watch people grow into even more incredible people than they were before I...
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Nora T.


New Paltz, NY

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Nora :) I'm 21 years old and graduating college in December with a communication disorders degree! The last three years I've subbed as a teacher, TA, and para in the special education classroom at an elementary school. The last two summers I've worked one to one with two boys with ASD for their ESY program. I have...
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Lisa C.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a mother of three adorable little people. I am dependable, adaptable, empathetic, gentle, patient, and trustworthy. I have over 10 years of experience working with people especially elderly and partially adolescents. I work in facilities and home based settings. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified...
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Sonia R.


Staatsburg, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Mom/Granny

Hello! I am a retired.... mom/grandma trying to keep busy doing what I love, which is helping you! I am seeking out any work, (within reason), to help alleviate any unwanted stress in your life. I was an art teacher at a private Catholic school, and am currently teaching Sunday school at my church. I am also passionate in...
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Claudia B.


New Paltz, NY

$23-28/hr5 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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Karine R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

All Around Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caring, fun, loving and compassionate caregiver/nursing aide. I've cared for children, teens, adults and seniors on a medical and non-medical levels for over 20 years. I've held a title as a sitter, a direct support professional (DSP), and a geriatric aide. As a sitter I've ensured the safety and well-being of the...
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Glenn S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Autistic Support Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 24 years of experience , working with individuals with autism and emotional disabilities. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I also have 8 years experience as a private caregiver of adults aged 30-80 . I am skilled in creating daily scheduling for SDS individuals. I...
I'm have worked with children with disabilities for 20 years . Since a child I have been highly passionate for seniors and children with disabilities. I try my best to carry out each patient needs and always consider the family needs and wants also. As I continue my journey in this field my goal is to always be compassionate and...
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14, I'm 22 now. I love the outdoors going on walks and adventures. I'm a big animal lover I work part time at a dog shelter and also have my own dog and 2 cats. I'd be there to help with things like cleaning, errands, pets, really anything you need done. I've been watching a family of...
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Leah P.


New Paltz, NY

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Coach

As an autistic adult, I bring a uniquely empathetic perspective to the challenges that other autistic people face. Through a creative approach that changes with the needs of each individual, I find a way to connect & adapt that will best help each person connect with the world around them. I employ the use of art, music,...
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Kayla F.


Salt Point, NY

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kayla. I'm 25 years old. I've been nannying professionally since I was 17. I've nannied in both NY & Florida. I am CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I have experience will all ages of children, including infants as young as 4 weeks old. I currently nanny full time for a family in...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Irina T.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Artistic And Energetic Caretaker

I am mother of 2 beautiful grown children and a happily new grandmother. Outside of raising my own children, I have been caring for children of varied ages for over 30 years. I have experience caring for children either special needs in BOCES setting. I have teaching experience teaching Russian as a second language, piano...
Irina can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Hi Families! I'm Tracey a 22-year-old college graduate. I just graduated in may WooHoo! Majored in Biology and Psychology! Over the years I've had experience in many different fields ranging from working with mentality disabled children to also becoming a certified CNA! I worked at a nursing home for the summer then went on and...
Hi! I'm a communication disorders student at SUNY New Paltz. For the last three years I've worked as a DSP- a one-on-one caregiver for people with special needs. Now that I'm in school, I'm looking for part-time babysitting gigs. I love playing games outside, exploring public libraries and museums, and learning new things. I'm...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling
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Megan M.


New Paltz, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Kind, And Patient Sitter!

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shantoy R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I work at Cardinal Hayes home for children and has 2 years of paid experience working with children that have developmental disabilities I thrive to an exceptional care to assist them with the best quality life there is.

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