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Arianna R.


Mechanicville, NY

$20-24/hr2 yrs exp

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hi! my names arianna and i've been a house cleaner and a caregiver for 3 years now. I have worked for the mentally disabled and for elderly people giving them all of the proper care they deserve. it's truly a passion for me. I love being able to be there for people and help them care for their needs in every way I can. I charge...
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Heather J.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in both residential settings, hon are, as well, for agencies. I have valuable experience in both health care roles and support for client autonomy. I worked for 7 several years teaching those with disabilities at another agency. I've worked as supervisor capacity for a local agency in a residential setting...
5.0
"I know I can rely on Heather to provide support in any situation, but she is especially passionate about caring for those in need. She enjoys talking about the challenges and successes she experiences while at work. She truly cares about her clients and works hard...

Jason G.

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Deirdre C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Overnight Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide with 3+ years of experience at Glens Falls Hospital. I am looking for an evening/overnight position where I can help another family. I have been working with families as an HHA for people with Dementia, as a night nanny, regular nanny or school teacher for the past 20+ years in Saratoga, CO and...
Deirdre can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Deidre. She worked with my elderly parents and demonstrated skill, compassion and professionalism."

Val R.

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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience consists of full time nannying for a few different families. I have cared for a baby girl part time, special needs children at a local school full time, a disabled 3-year-old boy part time, as well as a family with three children all under the age of two including a set of twins full time. My duties have...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to...

Marijo N.

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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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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her. "

David N.

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Clarissa S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a big heart for those with special needs, the elderly, animals and the underprivileged. I feel my life experiences, and compassion for helping others would be a wonderful asset for you and your loved one. I presently work part-time at an assisted living facility which fulfills a passion of mine with working...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
5.0
"Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that she provides exceptional care for my mother, who is in her final stages of dementia. Prior to my mother's decline, Clarissa...

Alyssa R.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It has been such a relief to have found Ellie as a nanny for our 2-month old son. We are new to the area and were not able to find referrals through friends or family, so were happy to have interviewed and hired Ellie. From the start, Ellie has been very...

Tina A.

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Kelsey L.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hey I'm Kelsey!! I graduated from Le Moyne College with a B. A. in Psychology. I have had a lot of course work in child & adolescent development and behavioral courses. I also have experience working as a part time TA in a preschool and have nannied for lots of families. I'm also a mama to a beautiful 1. 5-year-old little girl!...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts, played outside, made meals, did bed time and even cleaned...

Kelly T.

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Kathleen C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...

Sara H.

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Alexis B.


Waterford, NY

$15-25/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...
My name is McKenna , and I moved to the Saratoga area a little over a year ago. I work in one of the Ballston Spa Elementary Schools as a Special Education Aide. I've worked with students with a variety of different abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. From special needs to trauma and behaviors, I can adapt to each child I work...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello my name is Brianna and I am 30 years old. If you ask any of my family one thing that describes me would be a child at heart. I love to have fun, play games, arts and crafts, read, etc! I have experienced working in all grade levels having worked at a pre- k to high school aged individuals. I do work on weekends with...
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Shelby B.


Clifton Park, NY

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing/Fun-Loving Nanny

Hi there! I am Shelby and I am a Special Education Teacher and I have a BS in Psychology. I have 10+ years of experience working with children. Many of the children I have worked with are special needs. I have experience working with kiddos who are non-vocal, experience learning and development delays, and have behavioral needs....
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cayla C.


Clifton Park, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My whole life I've wanted to work with kids. I am a currently a graduate student in college studying occupational therapy. Previously I have worked in a preschool environment for early childhood as well as having worked at a daycare for a year and half so I have personal experience with kids age 4 months-12years. I have also...
Cayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandra T.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education TA

I have worked in a self contained classroom as a teaching assistant with children with autism and also a classroom with children with social/emotional disorders.
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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have grown up with a best friend with Down syndrome. He forever changed my life. He is the reason I am hoping to one day become a special education teacher. He influenced me to finally commit to a major in college and to have a dream to accomplish. I also attended junior prom with a boy with sever autism. His mother never...
New to NY! For the last 10 years I managed 6 homes in FL. My former clients have Down syndrome, chronic renal failure and teen autism.
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Sandra N.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

1.0

(1)

I've been care giving for over 32 years. I've worked with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, heart disorders, cancer, MS, dementia, frontal lobe dementia, physical disabilities, special needs, incontinence and ambulatory issues. I will do various duties including pet care. I am a compassionate and very honest person. I have mainly worked...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mechanicville, NY

Heather J.

5.0

Heather boarded my senior cat for several weeks and took great care of her.

- Kim F.

Deirdre C.

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Dierdra! She has been caring for our 95 year old Mom for weekend over nights all summer. She is a very loving, caring person who is extremely professional and knowledgeable and has a keen eye for detail. She is firm yet intuitive and understands the nuances and...

- Nancy R.

Jenna B.

5.0

Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to work so much easier. Jenna started...

- Marijo N.

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.

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.

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