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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Queensbury, NY

The average rate is $11/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Queensbury, NY

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Starr S.


Hudson Falls, NY

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

1.0

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I'd describe my personality as honest, fun loving, and loyal. I like working with kids because children are joyous in their own individual ways. Spending time with children brings out your own inner child. I'm looking for a job that is part time, long term, or just a date night. I started working with kids when I graduated...
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Sherry G.


Hudson Falls, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Dauly Care

I am numerous years of experience with special-needs infant to senior adults. I had my own in-home daycare for 27 years with ADHD children enrolled in daycare. I also adopted five special-needs, foster children, reactive, attachment disorder, ADHD, autism, bipolar, my step dad. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I have experience...
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Rachel A.


Glens Falls, NY

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Rachel And I Am A Soon To Be 20 Year Old Female. I Live In Glens Falls NY.

I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, reliable. I like caring for people with special needs because I love helping people and making a direct impact in their lives. Everyone deserves to be treated equally! I started caring for people with special needs when I started working at CWI in November of 2023. I grew up...
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Kathleen C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...

Sara H.

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Sherrie D.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three. My youngest is in high-school . I enjoy playing sports, hiking, as well as crafts and baking. I have worked in the caregiving/medical field for nine years. I have experience with special needs, autism and speech delays. I am a non smoker and comfortable with pets. Thank you for your interest. Sherrie
Sherrie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she...

Joseph A.

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Deirdre C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Overnight Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide with 3+ years of experience at Glens Falls Hospital. I am looking for an evening/overnight position where I can help another family. I have been working with families as an HHA for people with Dementia, as a night nanny, regular nanny or school teacher for the past 20+ years in Saratoga, CO and...
Deirdre can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Deidre. She worked with my elderly parents and demonstrated skill, compassion and professionalism."

Val R.

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Heather J.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in both residential settings, hon are, as well, for agencies. I have valuable experience in both health care roles and support for client autonomy. I worked for 7 several years teaching those with disabilities at another agency. I've worked as supervisor capacity for a local agency in a residential setting...
5.0
"Heather boarded my senior cat for several weeks and took great care of her."

Kim F.

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Katelynn R.


Corinth, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked with a young women with special needs for 5+ years. I have been an live in nanny for 2+ years and I currently support many individuals with a wide range of special needs.
5.0
"Katelynn is a very caring and professional person who would be an amazing asset to any one who hires her. "

Eva P.

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Teresa L.


Corinth, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional 2

Hello, thank you for looking further into my qualifications. I worked for AIM for 15+ years as a resident counselor, assistant manager and manager of residential group homes and have worked for Saratoga Bridges as the Lead Instructor of a Senior Dayhab for people with Intellectual disabilities. Unfortunately, due to the COVID 19...
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Sandra N.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I've been care giving for over 32 years. I've worked with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, heart disorders, cancer, MS, dementia, frontal lobe dementia, physical disabilities, special needs, incontinence and ambulatory issues. I will do various duties including pet care. I am a compassionate and very honest person. I have mainly worked...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Current stay at home mom to two boys, aged 7&11. My youngest son is autistic. I am unfortunately not formally certified for special needs however, I am eager and willing to learn any specific skills required for your loved one.
Hello, I'm A'Myilah, a compassionate and dedicated special needs aide committed to providing personalized support and care. Having a genuine passion for helping individuals with diverse abilities, I bring both empathy and expertise to my role. Over the course of my experience, I've cultivated a deep understanding of the unique...
Hi! I'm Lianne and I've worked in the childcare field for 15 years, and am currently a teacher for children with special needs. I look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have. I have plenty of references upon request. :)
Lianne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lindsey P.


Corinth, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! My name is Lindsey, and I am 22 years old. I am a sophomore in college student at SUNY Oneonta in the Early Childhood/Childhood Ed (Birth-6th) bachelors' program. I have over 10 yeas of babysitting experience as well as experience in childcare settings. Through a vocational program in high school specializing in Early...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

My name is McKenna , and I moved to the Saratoga area a little over a year ago. I work in one of the Ballston Spa Elementary Schools as a Special Education Aide. I've worked with students with a variety of different abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. From special needs to trauma and behaviors, I can adapt to each child I work...
Mckenna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My name is Olivia I am 25, from Granville NY. I do have my own car, it's a 2020 Subaru. I also have a clean license. I do not smoke. I have been babysitting for a little over 9 years. I have taken my CPR/First Aid pediatrics and adult course through American Red Cross as of September of 2017. If you would like me to retake it I...
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Kimberly C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced RN

Hi! My name is Kim. I have been a caretaker for as long as I can remember. I grew up caring for animals and started pet sitting over 15 years ago for friends & family. While in college, I became a CNA and worked in a nursing home, then worked as a PCA in the level 1 trauma ICU at Albany Med. Since graduating as an RN in 2019,...
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Alexandra T.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education TA

I have worked in a self contained classroom as a teaching assistant with children with autism and also a classroom with children with social/emotional disorders.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I love spending time with kids and I always make sure they have a great time with me as well! I've been coaching gymnastics for eight years now so I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I've been the summer camp director at a gymnastics facility since 2019, the team director since 2020, and am currently the gym's...
Abbey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Working with children who have special needs has been a big passion of mind since I was five. I have worked at summer camps, interned, assisted with para educators, and been a friend to all types of people! I'm very outgoing, stern when need be, and understanding about all situations. I look forward to giving your child the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Queensbury, NY

Kathleen C.

5.0

Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to other kids & activities every...

- Sara H.

Sherrie D.

5.0

Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she watched our son she gave him her full...

- Joseph A.

Deirdre C.

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Dierdra! She has been caring for our 95 year old Mom for weekend over nights all summer. She is a very loving, caring person who is extremely professional and knowledgeable and has a keen eye for detail. She is firm yet intuitive and understands the nuances and...

- Nancy R.

Heather J.

5.0

Heather boarded my senior cat for several weeks and took great care of her.

- Kim F.

Katelynn R.

5.0

Katelynn is a very caring and professional person who would be an amazing asset to any one who hires her.

- Eva P.

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