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Ramona R.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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I work as a dsp for 8 years. I love doing what I'm doing I'm pretty good at everything. Giving care. Cleaning. Responsible
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Nadaysha B.


Amsterdam, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver / Direct Support Professional

I have experience with special needs care. I love what I do and helping people also have experience with old people.
Hi! My name is Tierney and I am 25 years old. I am a junior at The College of Saint Rose and am getting my bachelors in History Education and my Masters in Special Education. I have 12 years of experience with children who are typically developing and who have special needs. I spent a year and a half as a nanny in NJ before I...

Breana M.


Schenectady, NY

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring And Creative

Hello, my name is Breana and I am a caring, creative, and patient 27-year-old. I started out getting my Liberal Arts Degree focused in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I worked in an elementary school then decided to grow my family. I have also been a DSP for children with special needs. My favorite age group is...
Breana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Tierney C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Typical Developing Or Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tierney and I am a 33-year-old woman who has 20 years of experience working and caring for children of all ages. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 13. Once I turned 18, I continued working with the same family, but through a respite agency. During that time, I spent 5 years working in a private school...
Tierney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Jamie L.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 11 for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. In high school I went to a program for early childhood while there we did internships one at kindercare with the (2-year-old and 5 years old) and also did an internship at teddy bear daycare with ( 2-year-olds) When I graduated high school I went to...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

I have worked with children with disabilities through working at daycares and afterschool. I have watched kids with Down syndrome, epilepsy, ADHD. I also work at school where I work with kids with autism and other issues. I also have done respite for a family while working for a company. I also worked at the schenectday arc for...
10 years as a healthcare professional nurse, currently finishing up an advanced nursing degree! Family oriented, compassionate and caring!
Currently the Office Manager at a Senior Living and Assisted Living community in Niskayuna through St. Peter's. I hold a Business and Nursing degree, just recently graduated with my LPN and will be continuing to my RN in the future. I am looking to help those in need and earn a little extra income in my spare time which is now...
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Brittany K.


Voorheesville, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN/Aide Available Part Time/Per Diem For All Of Your Home Care Needs!

5.0

(1)

13 years of experience, various settings as a CNA, life skills assistant, home care aide, and LPN of 12. 5 years as well. Med administration, CPR, assist with ADLs and household needs. I have worked with special needs/Autistic youth and adults, several patients and clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's through the...
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home"

Leesha Y.

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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"honest reliable and care-giving!! She goes above and beyond to do her job she's very passionate about everything she does very family oriented give her a chance you won't regret"

Sunita S.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...
Judith can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

Alitza S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Clarissa S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a big heart for those with special needs, the elderly, animals and the underprivileged. I feel my life experiences, and compassion for helping others would be a wonderful asset for you and your loved one. I presently work part-time at an assisted living facility which fulfills a passion of mine with working...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, transportation, personal care & more
5.0
"Clarissa is fabulous! She's such a support to my mother (and to me) and has a wonderful way of helping my mother achieve more without making her feel pressured. My mother considers her a true friend and I think of her as a bit of a lifesaver. I highly recommend."

Karen B.

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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With over three decades of childcare experience, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your children in your home. Since age 16, I have honed my skills through various caregiving roles, including raising my own 26- and 21-year-old twins, who were preemies with special needs. Professionally, I have served...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super easy going and attentive to my son. Played with him for hours, he enjoyed her!"

Kristin B.

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Cynthia T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years being a care giver to my parents, my child with special needs, and patients. I've been parenting for 31 years. I love fur babies/ pets and am open to them being in the home at time of care. I have lots of experience in the medical field. I am very patient, open minded, honest, empathetic and always looking for ways to...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys...

Matthew F.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience consists of full time nannying for a few different families. I have cared for a baby girl part time, special needs children at a local school full time, a disabled 3-year-old boy part time, as well as a family with three children all under the age of two including a set of twins full time. My duties have...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to...

Marijo N.

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes
5.0
"Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs."

Cathy O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rotterdam Junction, NY

Brittany K.

5.0

Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home

- Leesha Y.

Drupatti S.

5.0

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.

- Sarah C.

Judith S.

5.0

Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive.

- Alitza S.

Clarissa S.

5.0

Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that she provides exceptional care for my mother, who is in her final stages of dementia. Prior to my mother's decline, Clarissa also offered companion care in which...

- Alyssa R.

Tammy S.

5.0

I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!

- Melissa P.

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