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Special needs caregivers in Schaghticoke, NY

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Alexis A.


Schaghticoke, NY

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi there! I am Lexi, I have many years experience watching children ages range from Newborn-15yrs including children with special needs! I am a mom myself so I am very passionate about what I do. I am a CNA. I am also CPR (adult and children) and First Aid certified through red cross. I have experience giving medications and...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I was a direct support professional at a LTC home for disabled adults. Job duties included providing care in daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and going out into the community or doing activities at home. I was also responsible for giving daily medications . Other duties included caring for the home such as laundry,...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

Rachel G.

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Alexis B.


Waterford, NY

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in graduate school studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology). Previously, I have worked in a preschool setting working in an Autism Spectrum Classroom and 6:1:3 setting. In addition, through my education I have also clinically worked with individuals of all age ranges with a variety of...
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Sarah H.


Buskirk, NY

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Wide Range Of Long Term Experience With All Ages And All Abilities And It Is My Passion!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16 years of experience working (full-time) with individuals with developmental/physical disabilities and able-bodied. More recently, I have also cared for those at the end life stage. I am there for the person 100%! For their health and well-being, but mostly quality of life! I believe in promoting as much independence as...
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"Sarah connected with my autistic son in a very special way and he connected with her and generally does not. She is helpful and attentive. She is organized and really does well with the scheduling and is happy to pitch in. I appreciated how clean she is. I...

Alfreda H.

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Bianca Z.


Valley Falls, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Your Kind Of Nanny

I have cared for many children throughout my life, all different ages and different cognitive abilities. I am very patient, compassionate, loving, caring, insightful, intelligent, and understanding. I am instruction driven but also laid back. I conform to your type of parenting, I aim to provide the best care for your child(ren)...
hi! my names arianna and i've been a house cleaner and a caregiver for 3 years now. I have worked for the mentally disabled and for elderly people giving them all of the proper care they deserve. it's truly a passion for me. I love being able to be there for people and help them care for their needs in every way I can. I charge...
Hi Im Lily! Id love to talk more about your position! Ive spent over 5 years working and volunteering at Whispering Pines Preschool; my mom has been a special education teacher there for over 25 years. I believe everyone is capable of growing and learning. I believe in play based learning, spending time outside and love crafts!...
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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I cared for a boy, for two years during the period he was 8 to 10 years old along with his two younger brothers. I learned to deal with his sensory issues as well as helping him cope with changes in his routine when they occurred. I helped him get dressed and ready for school in the morning and prepared breakfast and saw him out...
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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$20-26/hr

Hello! I Am Hayleigh A New Registered Behavioral Therapist

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family. In 2020 | became a nanny to three children, two with special needs one of whom I homeschool. I am now a Registered Behavioral Therapist working with kids everyday doing fun activities and helping them learn in fun...
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Megan M.


Troy, NY

$19-23/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced in providing compassionate care to individuals with mobility challenges, including assistance with transfers, wheelchair navigation, and adaptive equipment usage. I have been doing work like this since age 14 and have experience with people of many challenges including but not limited to autism, epilepsy, Down...
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Zoe H.


Waterford, NY

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

I have 2 years experience as a teaching assistant working with children with disabilities. I have 2 more years of experience working with adult and senior individuals with disabilities. Educational experience, personal care experience, and patience are just the start of what I have learned about.
Have been working with children of all ages for over 7 years now and loving how each child shows me new things.
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Emily L.


Waterford, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Flexible Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily. I have a degree in Human Services, and over 13 years experience as a Nanny. I've held long term positions with 5 families, most of them newborns until seeing them off to kindergarten! I've taken care of two sets of twins, special needs kiddos, newborns-school age. I've also held a part time position...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Mother of two wonderful grown daughters. I have worked with several families over the years as a Caregiver and have worked with families of special needs children. I have experience working in a special needs preschool environment and early intervention as an assistant. I enjoy reading with children and can provide...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Chelsea M.


Stillwater, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have been in the healthcare field since 2009. I have experience with all age groups and abilities. I've experienced with toddlers up until senior citizen, ranging from ADHD and autism to diabetic care and epilepsy. I am a medical assistant with the degree and also an EMT. Everything from home healthcare to emergency care to...
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Imani M.


Troy, NY

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old. I have babysat kids for a few years now and I am great with kids. I currently work as a teaching assistant at an elementary school and nanny two Mondays and Tuesdays. Before that I was teacher assistant at two daycares, which was a wonderful experience. I have also worked at a after school programs with kids...
Imani can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Patricia H.


Troy, NY

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with TBI patients and children with several handicaps. I feel I would be a good fit as a I am willing to learn new things each day.

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