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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

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As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
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"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
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"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

I have many years of childcare, senior, special needs and children's mental health care experience. I love working with kids and babies. i'm very crafty and fun, I enjoy finding activities and laughs to have with my clients in the day.
Are you a hard-working parent that needs a break? Do you need a night out or just a day without the kids? No problem, I'm happy to help! Working with children for 10 years along with working with children with special needs, I am experienced in spending time with children and giving you the peace of mind you need to be able to...
Reilly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Margaret L.


Galway, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Retired Nurse

I am a retired registered nurse looking for part-time work. My experience has been with people of special needs for 30 + years. I am looking for senior care , child care, those with special needs or pets. I am very familiar the medical concerns experienced with seniors and respect the changes that come with aging. I have...
Margaret can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Kayla H.


Albany, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible And Adaptable Caregiver With 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 25 years old. I have recently moved to the Albany area with the goal of completing my undergraduate education. I am a compassionate and nurturing caregiver with 3+ years of experience in caregiving. As someone who is very family oriented, I took on a sort of motherly role in occasionally caring for my...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nina D.


Schenectady, NY

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

My Passion Is To Help The Elderly And Or Special Needs, And Attaining Their Self Worth And Dignity.

I am a kind and compassionate person who has many experience in elder care within the medical and home health care setting. My passion is to help the elderly and or special needs population in attaining their self worth and dignity. I've done much individual care for families that need assistance in caring for their loved one,...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
I love working with all kids! I've worked with a variety of different kiddos and have met each of their needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Margaret. I'm 22 years old and love working with all children as it comes naturally to me. To work well with children I believe you need to be present, positive and patient. These are my best qualities! I'm currently pursuing a bachelors in psychology at the University of Albany. I have a lot of expierience...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am A mother of 2 special needs children . My husband and I own a hair studio located in Clifton Park which I am currently retired from , The salon is still up and running . I am very kind, loving, Responsible and Very dependable. I am currently working as a nanny for 3 children in Saratoga part-time and for a second family in...
Marie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Jahtasia B.


Watervliet, NY

$16-21/hr

I Worked In This Field Of Work For Over 5 Years. Lot Of Experience

Hi my name is JahTasia, I have worked in the health field since 2012, I am very experienced in the field of health care. I worked with a bunch of different patients from young age to elderly. I am very passionate at what I do and I take my job very serious. My main goal is to make my patients feel comfortable and happy, not only...
Hello , I am Kim I have been a caregiver for over 20 years to many different individuals. I absolutely love what I do, it's my passion. I'm a loving and caring person, also punctual and very hard worker. If you have any questions or interested please feel free to message me. Thank you all.
I have experience not only baby sitting neighborhood kids when I was a teenager, but I'm also a mom myself now. I have a 17yr old son, and a 13yr old son. My 13yr old has special needs, he is virally impaired and on the autism spectrum. I also work at an elementary school as a special education aide and I absolutely love it. I...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently 27, have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I began nannying and providing respite care for special needs children and teens in college. I have always been naturally good with children and have a warm, young spirit that babies and kids warm up to easily. I love taking children under my care to group...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tracy N.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, or PCA Part Time and Full Time With Special Needs, Handicapped, or Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been doing caregiver for the past seven years with adults and the handicapped. So more than willing to take care of a special needs persons. I've done everything from bathing , cleaning, giving med.'s, and more. I also have children of my own.
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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 specialties in Toxicology and Occupational health; working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs condition persons. My priority at work is centered in: safety, happiness and general wellbeing. Please call me. Mercedes
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Rachel T.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I graduated from Marist in 2019 with a master's degree in school psychology and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I am currently in my fourth year as a school psychologist and am working at an elementary school with students in grades K-5 in upstate New York. I also have 7 years of experience working as an applied behavior...
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Jamie O.


Albany, NY

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for quite sometime, going on seven years now! I have experience working in a daycare/preschool setting with the ages ranging from infant to school age. I have worked with special needs adults and was a Teacher Assistant in Special Education also. I was a nanny for a family with four kids, one being...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Aubrey G.


Delanson, NY

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Anytime Caregiver Available

I have been working with special needs young and old for over 5 years. I enjoy making them feel just as important as anyone else. I am patient, kind, understanding, calm, problem solver, and I have worked with many different disabilities, mild to severe.

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