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I'm a licensed practical nurse. Most recently I helped my daughter who is visually impaired with her journey through pregnancy and a kidney transplant. I coordinated and transported her visits to many different appointments including dialysis treatments and specialty providers, assisted with her ADLs, organized and administered...
Meriya S.
Syracuse, NY
$16-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Now Looking For Full- Time Nanny Opportunity
I have previous experience working at a kids summer camp for 4 years, working with children in primarily in elementary and middle school ages. I previously worked at a charter school in SF for children with special needs; specifically behavioral and emotional disorders and intellectual disabilities. I am very good with working...
Meriya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've been working with individuals of all different background and ethnicity , I have many years of working with individuals with different needs physically and mentally. I love the work I do and I do my best at meeting the needs of anyone I'm working with everything I do is done with genuine care and respect. I have worked in...
Nakia J.
Syracuse, NY
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I've been a CNA for about seven years and I do have a lot of experience from mental health, brain injury, dementia patience and the list goes on.
Nicole P.
Syracuse, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience With Traumatic Brain Injury And Mental Disability
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello There .. Caregiver with 14 years assisting clients and keeping them comfy in there home .. I have great references.. I'm reliable, friendly and Efficient. I also schedule and organize care for family's if needed .. Look forward to talking more about your loved ones needs .
Extensive experience in medical field. I have worked with individuals with multiple disables on a short and long term basis. I am comfortable with assisting with medications, feeding, dressing, bathing... etc.
Maya L.
Syracuse, NY
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Maya and I am currently a rising junior studying Psychology and Family Sciences at Syracuse University.
I have done both volunteer and paid work with children for the past 4+ years including babysitting, camp counselor, and working as a teaching aid in a kindergarten classroom.
During the summer I work...
5.0
"Maya was great! My kid had a lot of fun playing with her before going to bed. I was happily surprised that she got him down for the night. I would absolutely hire Maya again."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had the opportunity to work with Medical and non Medical health for over 18 yrs. with experience and empathy am able to care for the Aged, Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's and Special need clients and also clients recovery from sickness.
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kate is not only the most dependable and personable individual, she is also gifted with the highest sympathetic understanding of human nature. She is comfortable working diligently with all manners of persons. She is a lady with character and passionate about the...
Kwawo O.
Natasha W.
Syracuse, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Direct Care Professional, Currently Certified As A Personal Care Aide.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the Human Services Profession for 12 years then took a break for some years to raise my family. During the 12 years I've provided care for individuals within their homes , then I transitioned to Direct Care within Residential and Day Habilitation Program working with severe to moderate range disabled...
Juliette V.
Syracuse, NY
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am attend University & am on the rowing team. In high school, I played tennis & lacrosse. I am originally from Upstate NY, then lived in southern Indiana for Junior & Senior year of HS, and now my family lives in Englewood. In high school, I helped/taught children with autism ages 6-12 how to play tennis. During the summer...
5.0
"She tutored my 14 y/o daughter. She was great!!"
Michael K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified teacher 6-12th grade social sciences with my masters in education as well! I have nannied for over 10 years and currently work in healthcare full time. I am free on evenings or on weekends for babysitting or tutoring! I also have experience as a nanny and teacher with children who have special...
Juliette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged...
Arianne P.
Hi! My name is Maggie. I am 23 years old and I am looking for a job as a Nanny! I have 4+ years of experience working with kids ages 1-6 years old. I have worked previously with families as a nanny, in a classroom setting at daycare centers and within my family working with my special needs sibling. I have my Teaching Assistant...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Zumara V.
Syracuse, NY
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
With a strong background in taking care of children I was a teacher assistant at my church for 10 years, I have 3 of my own kids two with special needs who came out to be wonderful adults. I have 4 grandchildren 2 with special needs that I take care of when needed. I worked for family support organization for about three years....
Zumara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Great listener
Love to help people
Am a teacher
Work with students with special needs
Flexible schedule
Hard-working
started working with adults that have varying needs
patient
Kathryn can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, specialized care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 18 years of childcare experience and have worked with all sorts of children of all ages. I have experience with multiples, infants and special needs. I truly feel like I've seen it all so if you are looking for a well seasoned nanny/caregiver, I am your gal. I am currently working at Montessori School of Syracuse...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
Jaylynn G.
Cazenovia, NY
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves what she does. I started out babysitting for a lot of my sisters coworkers growing up, and then worked in my schools special needs department. I was a full time nanny/ babysitter for two separate families for over 5 years total! I have a certificate in First Aide Training and...
Jaylynn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 7 years of experience, daycare training and experience. I have worked with little ones from a few weeks old and up to 14 years old, as well with little ones who have special needs. Some of my
Favorite activities with kids are reading to little ones and having little dance/music parties. My off time usually includes...
Alexzandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was 16 years old I knew I wanted to make a career out of working with children with special needs. I grew up around parents who were teachers, and more specifically a mother who was a special education teacher. My parents taught me to see the potential in every individual despite their disabilities. When I was 16...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience serving the elderly in various areas such as: traumatic brain injury, special needs, spinal cord injury, dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Or just in need of COMPANIONSHIP. I have been certified as a home health aide for 20 years, and as a CNA for 9 years. Home care is more rewarding...
Erica can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, personal care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Personable retired business professional with Master's Degree in Health Services Management (1997). Proven ability to understand instructions and handle sensitive / confidential records. Demonstrated ability to transcend cultural differences and possess a solid work ethic, sense of humor / compassion / communication skills....
Robert can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Fayette, NY
Maya L.
5.0
Maya was great! My kid had a lot of fun playing with her before going to bed. I was happily surprised that she got him down for the night. I would absolutely hire Maya again.
- Care member
Kate A.
5.0
In 2016 l unexpectedly became responsible for my 82 year young Auntie who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. We went through several caregivers because my auntie was a little difficult to work for. Kate was the number 8 caregiver and she became the charm. My auntie said to me when l visited her the...
- Care member
Juliette V.
5.0
She tutored my 14 y/o daughter. She was great!!
- Michael K.
Juliette V.
5.0
Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged with him, and kept his space tidy....
- Arianne P.
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