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Special needs caregivers in Newark Valley, NY

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Diane S.


Newark Valley, NY

$25/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.
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Ivey S.


Endicott, NY

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Awesome Babysitter That Absolutely Loves Kids!

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Ivey. For several years I have provided excellent child care for a number of families. I accommodate their house or mine and provide both as-needed and long term care. I have previously volunteered at my local library, special needs kids horseback riding, and a crisis pregnancy center. I am...
Ivey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ivey has been the perfect sitter for our 3 year old son. She gives him the attention that he needs and keeps him busy and safe. She is punctual and keeps me updated via text and photos as to what activities they are doing. I highly recommend her!"

Robin P.

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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Natalia J.


Owego, NY

$10-20/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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Sara Z.


Owego, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amanda J.


Candor, NY

$15-30/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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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 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,...

Wendy R.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

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Heather P.


Binghamton, NY

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a career nanny with 20 years of experience working with children birth - 17 years old. 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, special needs, and everything in between! I am punctual, trustworthy, patient, and...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Heather is our go-to babysitter, she is very helpful around the house. She goes above & beyond for her families! Children are her life, and it certainly shows. "

Alex S.

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Cassidy M.


Marathon, NY

$15-25/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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Ashley P.


Binghamton, NY

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

I Have Been Caring For Children Most Of My Life!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work currently as a direct support professional, so I mainly care for people with special needs. I cook, clean, and help them with their everyday life skills! I have been around children my whole life, and the last children I used to care for said I was their favorite babysitter. I've cared for a range of ages and enjoy how...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashlee D.


Binghamton, NY

$15-17/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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Erykah J.


Binghamton, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Am Open To Pets An Small Children

My name is Erykah I have 7 years of childcare experience, I have been a nanny to my 9-year-old niece since the day she was born until recently in 2022. I also have extensive pet care experience as well as special needs and medical experience. I am willing to watch up to 3 children at a time, ages 9 months and up. I am also...
Erykah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lauren D.


Binghamton, NY

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Flexible Hours!

Hello! My name is Lauren, I was born and raised in Binghamton, NY. I have my Bachelor's degree form the College of Brockport for elementary education and special education. I just finished teaching a class of special needs pre schoolers, which was cut short due to Covid-19. I currently have been nannying/homeschooling a 6 and...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newark Valley, NY

Ivey S.

5.0

Ivey has been the perfect sitter for our 3 year old son. She gives him the attention that he needs and keeps him busy and safe. She is punctual and keeps me updated via text and photos as to what activities they are doing. I highly recommend her!

- Robin P.

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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