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Diane S.


Newark Valley, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

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I was a special education teacher for approximately 10 years, and worked with a specialized team to care for students ages 14-22 with both physical and cognitive disabilities.
I have 5 years of experience working in a group home with individuals with a wide range of Developmental Disabilities. I have experience with medication administration, attending medical appointments, repositioning, bathing, feeding, meal preparation, behavioral needs and engaging individuals in community activities.
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Sara Z.


Owego, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids of all ages. I work volleyball camps and volunteer at my local elementary school all the time. I am going to school to become a special needs teacher. I currently work at a daycare as the head teacher in the toddler room.
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is awesome!! Wishing her the best of luck in her new adventure!"

Andrea S.

Hi! I am available to help out with homework, babysitting, pet care, and house care. I have experience working as a tutor, teachers assistant, babysitter and pet sitter as well as care for kids and adults with learning disabilities.
I am a Graduate Student at Hofstra University studying Occupational Therapy! I love helping others and volunteering. I spend a lot of my time volunteering with children with disabilities. I love to adventure, do yoga and anything else artsy in my free time. I have watched two girls ages 5 and 9 for 3 years, was an infant daycare...
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Amber R.


Owego, NY

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced Care Giver. Seniors And Special Needs.

I have 2 children with special needs. And have cared for seniors. Autism and speech delay. Grooming, dressing feeding. I have a reliable vehicle and clean driving record.
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Natalia J.


Owego, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Developmentally Disabled

Hi, I have been previously employed through HCA and have experience as a direct support professional with developmentally disabled youth and adults. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have my Basic Life Support certification and I am currently a nursing student.
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Amanda J.


Candor, NY

$16-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children. I have 4 nieces, and come from a big family with lots of cousins, so I have been around children all my life. I spent 5 years as a teacher's aide grades K-5, and have spent the past 5 years nannying children ages infant-7 years old, including a child with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated for...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning
Very trustworthy and caring.. I love what I do! My passion in life is to help others. and help with special needs.
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Danyell C.


Owego, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently a lead infant teacher at a local childcare center however I am looking to move out of center based care as I believe children learn best through hands on experiences in the outside world and community. I prefer to be outside, doing seasonal activities, getting messy and exploring local resources. I have 20+years...
Danyell can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Laura T.


Vestal, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I enjoy caring for people, helping make their quality of life better. I treat individuals with the respect they deserve and use patience and humor to interact in a positive and supportive manner. I am a professional with a bachelor degree in social work from SUNY Binghamton. Experience with medication management through a...
Laura can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Laura has a quick learning curve and works with family members to ensure the client is safe and taken care of properly. Laura is excellent at medication protocol. Laura has the innate ability to know what the clients needs are, and acts accordingly! Laura is...

Traci P.

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Laura T.


Vestal, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a daughter with OCD and a husband with PTSD. I understand special needs and have the patience and skills to handle many issues facing people with special needs. Have spent years with disabled young man who was physically and mentally challenged . Non Verbal with Angelmans Syndrome in all aspects of care.
5.0
"The only reason why Laura is no longer working with my son is that we moved to another state. Laura is a resilient, knowledgeable, caring and patient person. She helped my son with everyday living skills; she helped to promote his independence while caring for...

Renita N.

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Fernanda L.


Binghamton, NY

$23-39/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter, Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, or should I say "Howdy!" I live in the Binghamton area with my husband after moving here from Sao Paulo, Brazil. I say "professional" because I have completed 2 full contracts as an AuPair with AuPairCare. During these 2 years, I've been a live-in AuPair (or Nanny) for several children with special needs, an...
Fernanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Was able to handle child care duties and housework, always kept busy, eager to learn and adapt, hard working, acted professional "

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Heather P.


Binghamton, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm happily employed and only looking for occasional babysitting jobs at this time. I'm a career nanny with 20 years of experience. I am CPR and first aid certified, and I have several certificates from courses I've taken over the years. My experience includes twins, newborns, and special needs. I am punctual, trustworthy,...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather is not only a reliable and dependable child provider,but also a source of comfort!!! I never worry about her showing up, when she does it is always with a smile!!! We have been lucky to have found her!!!"

Courtney S.

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Cassidy M.


Marathon, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I have been working with children from ages 8 months to 16 years old for the past 10 years. It has been absolutely amazing. I love being around children, playing games and providing care to them. I have dealt with triplets, special needs children, children with allergies and children that are very spunky. With all my skills...
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Sarah O.


Vestal, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a nanny for over five years now and I have been watching children of all ages since I was a teen. Before this I was a teachers aide in a class room for special needs children. I have watched a lot of children through out my life and I have always known it was something I would always want to do. I enjoy being a nanny...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mary Lynn N.


Binghamton, NY

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Specialized Needs Foster/Adoptive Mother

Hello, I am a traveling Hospice Nurse but also have done alot of Nanny work. I received my training for 9 months from Wyoming Conference and DSS. I fostered a sibling group of 3 and adopted them when they were freed. I then also had a Birth Son who was diagnosed with Autism at 2. We did speech therapy and they r all raised and...
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Ashlee D.


Binghamton, NY

$16-17/hr1 yrs exp

Nursing Aid

1.0

(1)

I'm an experienced caregiver and have cared for people with special needs, cancer treatments, hospice as well as brain damage. I enjoy doing daily activities and light house cleaning. I'm able to run errands, prep meals and do any task that you provide me. I also know how to use a hoyer lift and belt. I have a full open schedule...
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Lynne T.


Vestal, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madeline and I am the mother of four grown children, six step-children and five grandchildren! I was a stay at home mom for 17 years and home schooled my children for a short time. I have been a part time nanny for 15 years and love it! My oldest son has special needs and has taught me so much about patience,...
Lynne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Angel Lynn G.


Binghamton, NY

$23-40/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , I have my bachelor's degree in psychology with a year and half experience in a a children's home as a case manager/family coordinator. Please feel free to message me with any questions.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newark Valley, NY

Sara Z.

5.0

She is awesome!! Wishing her the best of luck in her new adventure!

- Andrea S.

Laura T.

5.0

Laura is compassionate, gentle and very conscientious when caring for elders. In my experience with working with Laura the woman we cared for absolutely loved Laura. Laura anticipates needs that the elderly require and is skilled in medical knowledge of medicines, blood sugar, insulin preparation...

- Wendy R.

Laura T.

5.0

The only reason why Laura is no longer working with my son is that we moved to another state. Laura is a resilient, knowledgeable, caring and patient person. She helped my son with everyday living skills; she helped to promote his independence while caring for his MANY needs. Laura quickly...

- Renita N.

Fernanda L.

5.0

Was able to handle child care duties and housework, always kept busy, eager to learn and adapt, hard working, acted professional

- Care member

Heather P.

5.0

Heather is not only a reliable and dependable child provider,but also a source of comfort!!! I never worry about her showing up, when she does it is always with a smile!!! We have been lucky to have found her!!!

- Courtney S.

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