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Special needs caregivers in Owego, NY

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Natalia J.


Owego, NY

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Developmentally Disabled

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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, craft assistance, meal prep
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.

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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
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Mikayla S.


Apalachin, NY

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I am 21 years old and I am an energetic, happy, positive, organized person! I am very experienced with taking care of children with disabilities. I am able to provide a supervised, safe and stable environment for your children !
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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Diane S.


Newark Valley, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

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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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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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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Heather O.


Vestal, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Currently work as an aide in local school watching over 100 kids at a time. For a year have cared for elderly and people with special needs through home health care. This involved assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep and running errands. I have 2 children of my own, 1 girl in middle school and grown son on...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ruby K.


Athens, PA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Ready For Anything

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Ruby! I'm an upcoming junior at Bloomsburg University, majoring in special education and early education. Some of my hobbies include; running, baking, listening to music, hanging out with friends, watching national geographic, and hiking. I love to be outside and am very energetic. I am easygoing and eager to help! I like...
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amber P.


Waverly, NY

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

I was a dsp for older and special needs individuals. I can transport, shopping, house keeping, lift etc.. anything needed
Amber can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Demetra D.


Binghamton, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible Commitment Levels

Hi! My name is Demetra , I am 27 years old, and I am currently looking for employment in order to help make ends meet while I am studying for the bar exam. For many summers, I would babysit four children, including an adopted infant going through drug withdrawals due to a drug addicted, pregnant mother. I have a lot of...
Demetra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & 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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Caroline D.


Binghamton, NY

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Caretaker

I have worked over two years with a special needs camp. As of 08/29/2021 I spent the whole summer caring for and taking care of 20 teenagers with special needs. I am capable of caring for kids, teenagers and young adults with special needs such as Autism, Aspergers, Tourettes, Down syndrome and more. I love being around and...
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Ruby K.


Athens, PA

$15-18/hr

Ready To Help!

Hi I'm Ruby! I'm an upcoming junior at Bloomsburg University, majoring in special education and early education. Some of my hobbies include; running, baking, listening to music, hanging out with friends, watching national geographic, and hiking. I love to be outside and am very energetic. I am easygoing and eager to help! I like...
Ruby can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia, mobility assistance & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Owego, 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

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.

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.

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