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Special needs caregivers in Johnsonville, NY

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Molly C.


Johnsonville, NY

$16-30/hr7 yrs exp

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Have been working with children of all ages for over 7 years now and loving how each child shows me new things.
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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

Rachel G.

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Sarah H.


Buskirk, NY

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Wide Range Of Long Term Experience With All Ages And All Abilities And It Is My Passion!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16 years of experience working (full-time) with individuals with developmental/physical disabilities and able-bodied. More recently, I have also cared for those at the end life stage. I am there for the person 100%! For their health and well-being, but mostly quality of life! I believe in promoting as much independence as...
5.0
"Sarah connected with my autistic son in a very special way and he connected with her and generally does not. She is helpful and attentive. She is organized and really does well with the scheduling and is happy to pitch in. I appreciated how clean she is. I...

Alfreda H.

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Bianca Z.


Valley Falls, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Your Kind Of Nanny

I have cared for many children throughout my life, all different ages and different cognitive abilities. I am very patient, compassionate, loving, caring, insightful, intelligent, and understanding. I am instruction driven but also laid back. I conform to your type of parenting, I aim to provide the best care for your child(ren)...
Hi there! I am Lexi, I have many years experience watching children ages range from Newborn-15yrs including children with special needs! I am a mom myself so I am very passionate about what I do. I am a CNA. I am also CPR (adult and children) and First Aid certified through red cross. I have experience giving medications and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Louise W.


Hoosick Falls, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Happy!

With a deep understanding of diverse needs of individuals with special requirements, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to providing compassionate care. My background includes working with individuals across a wide spectrum of conditions, including autism, physical disabilities, and dementia. I pride myself on...
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Patricia H.


Troy, NY

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with TBI patients and children with several handicaps. I feel I would be a good fit as a I am willing to learn new things each day.
I was a direct support professional at a LTC home for disabled adults. Job duties included providing care in daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and going out into the community or doing activities at home. I was also responsible for giving daily medications . Other duties included caring for the home such as laundry,...
Alexis can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I cared for a boy, for two years during the period he was 8 to 10 years old along with his two younger brothers. I learned to deal with his sensory issues as well as helping him cope with changes in his routine when they occurred. I helped him get dressed and ready for school in the morning and prepared breakfast and saw him out...
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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Mother of two wonderful grown daughters. I have worked with several families over the years as a Caregiver and have worked with families of special needs children. I have experience working in a special needs preschool environment and early intervention as an assistant. I enjoy reading with children and can provide...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Imani M.


Troy, NY

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old. I have babysat kids for a few years now and I am great with kids. I currently work as a teaching assistant at an elementary school and nanny two Mondays and Tuesdays. Before that I was teacher assistant at two daycares, which was a wonderful experience. I have also worked at a after school programs with kids...
Imani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$20-26/hr

Hello! I Am Hayleigh A New Registered Behavioral Therapist

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family. In 2020 | became a nanny to three children, two with special needs one of whom I homeschool. I am now a Registered Behavioral Therapist working with kids everyday doing fun activities and helping them learn in fun...
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Megan M.


Troy, NY

$19-23/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced in providing compassionate care to individuals with mobility challenges, including assistance with transfers, wheelchair navigation, and adaptive equipment usage. I have been doing work like this since age 14 and have experience with people of many challenges including but not limited to autism, epilepsy, Down...

Danielle G.


Troy, NY

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Professional, Compassionate Caregiver.

I am a professional, compassionate caregiver that has been caring for people and animals my whole life. Special needs children and adults have given me my experience for 4yrs. I have flexible availability, reliable transportation and most of all genuine care for the people I take care of.
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Sherrie D.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three. My youngest is in high-school . I enjoy playing sports, hiking, as well as crafts and baking. I have worked in the caregiving/medical field for nine years. I have experience with special needs, autism and speech delays. I am a non smoker and comfortable with pets. Thank you for your interest. Sherrie
Sherrie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she...

Joseph A.

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Alexis B.


Waterford, NY

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in graduate school studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology). Previously, I have worked in a preschool setting working in an Autism Spectrum Classroom and 6:1:3 setting. In addition, through my education I have also clinically worked with individuals of all age ranges with a variety of...
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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ellie is a joy to work with, responsible and loving. Ellie began watching my two children when my youngest son was less than 3 months old. She took care of both my son and my 2 year old daughter. As a fellow parent, I am sure you know that it can be difficult....

Carrie S.

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Stacie E.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
5.0
"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."

Crystal H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Johnsonville, NY

Sophia G.

5.0

Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!

- Rachel G.

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah is a wonderful caregiver, we trust her advice that she gives us and now has become a person we can rely on for our daughter's care and needs. We love her for her professional attitude and dedication.

- Neeta P.

Sherrie D.

5.0

Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she watched our son she gave him her full...

- Joseph A.

Ellie L.

5.0

Ellie is a wonderful babysitter. She is very caring and loves keeping our children engaged. She is very responsive and keeps us informed about their day. I would absolutely recommend Ellie as a babysitter / nanny.

- Kadan S.

Stacie E.

5.0

Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character.

- Crystal H.

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