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Special needs caregivers in Purdys, NY

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Liana H.


Purdys, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Somers Babysitter

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I am a full time social worker available for evening and weekend babysitting. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience as well as special needs experience.
Liana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie L.


Mahopac, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Stephanie-

5.0

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I graduated from New York University last year and I am currently working as an Elementary School Social Worker. I have 10 years of child care experience; infants, toddlers, grade school, twins, and children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with early intervention ages and grade school ages on social...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter."

Leslie H.

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Marianne L.


Mahopac, NY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Open To Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...
Marianne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marianne will make a great nanny for any family. We plan on reaching out to her for days here and there. Our needs changed and that was the reason we didn't hire Marianne outright. She was wonderful with our kids."

Arda O.

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Allison L.


Cross River, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 15th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!"

Abaz N.

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Gina M.


Pound Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Mom Of 2

I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...
Gina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Very patient, understanding and caring. "

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Lori M.


Cross River, NY

$29-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Empty Nester Who Adores Children. Prefer Part Time/long Term

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work for a family with a 3-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. When I began the baby boy was1month old, the girl was 2 years old. I joyfully care for their daily needs and nurture and teach them. We read stories, go on nature walks, create art, play, learn and do local field trips. They will both be in school full...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lori has been a wonderful care provider with our children and we couldn't be happier having her in our lives. She is professional, positive, trustworthy, and genuinely loving with our kids. She takes great care in helping them with schoolwork and does an excellent...

Chris M.

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Aliza W.


Mount Kisco, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am PCA certified and have been working privately with clients for the last 5 years. I have experience with giving medication, bathing, tidying up and preparing meals. I also have experience working with patients who have health issues and need constant supervision. I am patient and kind and I love what I do. Childcare: Not...
Aliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is...

Fran P.

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Vanessa S.


South Salem, NY

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am All Perfectly, And Wonderfully Made

Hi, my name is Vanessa. And I am 44 years old and I'm currently looking for some work in my neighborhood. Something to keep busy in the mornings, Kids are special to me, especially having a grandson with special needs. Love and patience is my number one priority for a child's development.
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Alina M.


Mount Kisco, NY

$17-40/hr7 yrs exp

College Student With Many Childcare Experience

I am in my last year of undergraduate majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology! I have 6+ years of experience with babysitting and working with children ranging from ages 10months-13 years old. I also babysat many children with special needs including Autism(non-verbal). I currently work as a Behavioral Health Technician...
Alina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Luke B.


Ridgefield, CT

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently a senior at Vassar College. I am home for the summer looking for babysitting jobs! I have worked in Branchville Elementary School as a paraprofessional and substitute. I have also worked as a babysitter for children with special needs. I look forward to working with you!
Luke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alexandra L.


Brewster, NY

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I am mom of 3 children and have one with special needs. I have been babysitter since I was 17 years old. I will like to take care you child. Also, I like to take care children with special needs.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Robin G.


Ridgefield, CT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

My human service involvements have spanned from first thoughts of how to be in my life, beginning with work inside an agency which provided counseling, information, and referral services. I have continued directly serving clients who require aide, personal care assistance, and counsel for adjustment, disability, medical/wellness...
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Cecilia P.


Katonah, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Engaging Babysitter

I have been babysitting on and off since I was in early high school. I have experience babysitting children from the age of 4 to the age of 15. I have also been a camp counselor, responsible for supervising kids aged 4-6. Additionally, I used to work as a lifeguard at my local country club and am comfortable monitoring children...
Cecilia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Teresa C.


Carmel, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver /nanny

Hi parents! My name is Teresa I am a mother of five children , I'm 33 years old and I am a certified nursing assistant, home health aid and patient care tech and I am also a babysitter. I have 15 years of dedicated experience looking after children of all ages. I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your...
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Debbie O.


Ridgefield, CT

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a registered nurse experienced at caring for special children and adults. Flexible to travel to secondary residence.
My mom is an Occupational Therapist and I have assisted her at times with children who had Cerebral Palsy.
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Dionna T.


Katonah, NY

$27-35/hr7 yrs exp

working towards my masters to pursue my life goal in the special education field. For about 7 years now, I have been at a school for children with special needs as an assistant, teachers sub, and working as a member on the behavioral support team to help children through their feelings. In addition to this, I have also been...
Dionna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Meghan M.


Katonah, NY

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Who Fully Engaged. Efficient At Following Routines.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of caregiver experience with child with and without special needs. As well as adults with special needs. I have a vehicle with a clean driving record. I have a 2-year-old who is my world. She has an amazing routine. I am able to prepare healthy meals. I can also do laundry and keep a tidy house. I have...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Allison S.


Mahopac, NY

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Caregiver/Babysitter/Nanny!

Hi! My name is Allie and I am 21 years old, from Mahopac, NY but currently live in Burlington, VT. I have been working with kids ages 3-13 for over many years, since I was 13 years old. I have done everything from babysitting, cooking, cleaning, and helping with homework. I also have experience with special needs children. I was...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha P.


Katonah, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, Loving Full-Time Nanny

Hi! I am looking for a Full-Time Nanny position. **In the process of being First Aid Certified. I am a former Preschool Teacher with 12+ years of childcare experience. In addition to helping raise my two younger brothers, I have worked with multiple families throughout the years and have provided exceptional care to their...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Purdys, NY

Stephanie L.

5.0

Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter.

- Leslie H.

Marianne L.

5.0

Marianne will make a great nanny for any family. We plan on reaching out to her for days here and there. Our needs changed and that was the reason we didn't hire Marianne outright. She was wonderful with our kids.

- Arda O.

Allison L.

5.0

My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!

- Abaz N.

Gina M.

5.0

I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby park. She kept my baby so happy. Beyond that, she helped me further by running errands...

- Care member

Lori M.

5.0

Lori has been a wonderful care provider with our children and we couldn't be happier having her in our lives. She is professional, positive, trustworthy, and genuinely loving with our kids. She takes great care in helping them with schoolwork and does an excellent job at keeping them focused and on...

- Chris M.

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