Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Schenectady, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...

Carla F.

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am currently employed at Helping Hands academy in Clifton in Park. I am in a self-contained classroom. This classroom typically has students that are on the autism spectrum, mostly nonverbal.

Tierney C.

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Breana M.

$20-22/hr • 6 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:

CPR

First Aid

Jamie L.

$15-20/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

Marisa W.

Albany, NY

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

(1)

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...

5.0

"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.

Megan N.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...

Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her. "

David N.

Stacie E.

Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!

5.0

"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."

Crystal H.

Ellie L.

$15-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

4.8

(5)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...

Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Ellie is a wonderful babysitter. She is very caring and loves keeping our children engaged. She is very responsive and keeps us informed about their day. I would absolutely recommend Ellie as a babysitter / nanny. "

Kadan S.

Shelby B.

$25-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurturing/Fun-Loving Nanny

Hi there! I am Shelby and I am a Special Education Teacher and I have a BS in Psychology. I have 10+ years of experience working with children. Many of the children I have worked with are special needs. I have experience working with kiddos who are non-vocal, experience learning and development delays, and have behavioral needs....

Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Margaret R.

Albany, NY

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Karen J.

Ballston Lake, NY

$25-37/hr

I am a 50-year-old caregiver, have been married for over 24 years & a stay at home mom for the last 16 years. My hubby & I own our own home & car in Saratoga County. For two decades I have cared for my family, my home, my yard & our pets. For the past 3 years we have also cared for my mother with Alzheimer's, but recently she...

Ellie L.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

As a nanny, I have 11 yrs experience of child care for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have preformed light duties, personal care & was First Aid/CPR certified. I also was experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & elementary school age children. During my...

Angela D.

Latham, NY

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Patience, Compassion, And Kindness Are My Strongest Skills.

I have been working with children for 35 years either in hospital settings, daycare, schools, or their homes. I have worked in self-contained classrooms as a TA (laid off due to CoVid). I then worked as an Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children and loved that job. My degree is in Psychology with child behavior as...

Melissa H.

$16-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with developmental disabled patients for several years. I worked for WWARC for around 10 years.

Susie W.

Albany, NY

$20-30/hr

I taught life skills, study skills, reading, math, and language arts to children 5-15 yrs old in a self-contained and/or resource room setting for 10+ years. I created strategies to meet the needs of students with academic and physical challenges. Currently, I work with children in the public and private sector everyday because...

Yvonne A.

Latham, NY

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Have Been Babysitting For Many Years

I've babysat for various age groups since the age of 12, ive also watched kids overnight. I've worked in the hospital as patient care tech and as a phlebotomy tech. I've worked with kids and adults with special needs for about 5 yrs now and im currently working at living resources with people with disabilities and I love my job...

Yvonne can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Cayla C.

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My whole life I've wanted to work with kids. I am a currently a graduate student in college studying occupational therapy. Previously I have worked in a preschool environment for early childhood as well as having worked at a daycare for a year and half so I have personal experience with kids age 4 months-12years. I have also...

Cayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Joshua R.

Ballston Lake, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Some Extra Work!

Hello, everyone! My name is Joshua R, and I am a caring/compassionate LPN looking for a part-time gig! I have tons of experience in healthcare and currently work full time as an LPN in a long-term care! I have 15+yrs of experience and have an exceptional beside manor, engrained in me from early on. I have many years of...

Nancy C.

$15-20/hr