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Special needs caregivers in Peekskill, NY

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Janah H.


Peekskill, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

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20 years old Bilingual (Spanish) Special needs experience (6+ years) Child care (8+ years) Cook (5 years) Licensed driver w/vehicle
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Bridget V.


Peekskill, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Dealing with special needs children really brings joy to be, because I strong believe that these type of children deserve a special kind of love and compassion which many fail to understand. They are just as important as any other group and should be treated as such.
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Vicente Z.


Peekskill, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

CNA/PCA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

5 years experience in health care. Experienced range from long term care to private home care. Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer; autism, Down syndrome etc
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Gabriella M.


Peekskill, NY

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Available Part-time Sitter In Westchester County

I'm Gabriella and I am an extremely responsible babysitter with many years of experience. Having babysat boys and girls, good and bad, in the past, I am confident in my abilities to be creative and active, tidy, and responsible with them. I love to have fun with children, and usually take to seemingly shy kids extremely well. I...
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Mariah G.


Peekskill, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My Name Is Mariah And I Currently Taking Online Classes To Become A LPN. I Been Working As A Nanny For 6 Years. I Have Experience Working With Children/Adults With Special Needs. I Am Also Certified As A Nursing Assistant For The Past 8 Years. I Am CPR/FirstAID Certified. As A Nanny I See The Importance Of Incorporating...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah M.


Peekskill, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

I am currently a SAHM to a 1-month-old. I have experience babysitting newborns through 12-years-old. I also have my own transportation with a clean driving record. I am a teacher for kids at my local church for over 6years. I also have experience with children with special needs. If you have any questions, feel free to reach...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Karina R.


Peekskill, NY

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Karina and I am 20 years old. I have been working with kids for about 10 years now. I started teaching kids at age nine, teaching martial arts at Go no Sen teaching ages 2 and up and also teaching special needs. This is when I first discover my happiness for putting a smile on children's faces and...
Karina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mariah G.


Peekskill, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Mariah And I Currently Taking Online Classes To Become A LPN. I Been Working As A Nanny For 6 Years. I Have Experience Working With Children/Adults With Special Needs. I Am Also Certified As A Nursing Assistant For The Past 8 Years. I Am CPR/FirstAID Certified. If You Think This Could Be A Good Fit Message Me...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Tiffany T.


Peekskill, NY

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

With a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals with special needs, I have dedicated 8 years to providing personalized and compassionate care. My experience spans across various conditions and age groups, allowing me to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each person. I have a beautiful son who is 8 years old...
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

Care member

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Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...
Anita can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes and responds to her kindness"

Gayle M.

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Michelle M.


Buchanan, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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Lauren M.


Montrose, NY

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experience Special Needs Caretaker With A Bachelors In Behavioral Science

Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate person who enjoys working with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. I have worked as an in-home respite worker for individuals with Autism and other special needs. I have multiple years of experience working as a special education teacher assistant and...
5.0
"Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren works hard to know the intricacies of the individuals she works with, and will make an excellent addition to any...

Christina D.

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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...

Leilani D.

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Roxanna L.


Lake Peekskill, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Roxanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

Sabrina W.

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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care, Senior Care And Pet Care

Hello, my name is Kathleen. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. Both as a D. S. P. and I currently work at a school with children for special needs. I adore the students. I am a very kind, compassionate, loving, and gentle woman with lots of patience. I would also love to be...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Christina H.


Highland Falls, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

After School Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a teachers aide at PNW BOCES. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent of a 17-year-old high school senior, I understand the challenges of raising children while being a working mom. I also hold a valid CNA license and have excellent...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Maddy, and I'm a babysitter from New City, NY. I currently go to school in Pleasantville, NY at Pace University, so l am frequently in Westchester County, in addition to Rockland County and Bergen County. I have years of experience in caring for children with autism and other developmental disabilities,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Peekskill, NY

Susan D.

5.0

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

- Care member

Anita P.

5.0

Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes and responds to her kindness

- Gayle M.

Lauren M.

5.0

Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren works hard to know the intricacies of the individuals she works with, and will make an excellent addition to any family.

- Christina D.

Grace S.

5.0

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...

- Leilani D.

Roxanna L.

5.0

Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny.

- Sabrina W.

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