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Special needs caregivers in Stillwater, NY

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Mackenzie F.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have experience working with adults and some older teenagers with disabilities. I worked for Living Resources Art Program and absolutely loved connecting with the individuals and students during my time there. If you are looking for an art teacher for your loved one, or just someone to spend to with them I am available.
Hi. My name is Micaela. I've always had a passion for working with people. I was employed on a Child's Psych unit working closely with a wide variety of different needs for each child. Mentally, physically and emotionally. I am trained in therapeutic crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation. I have worked on an Adult Psych...
Hey guys! My name is Cassidy. I'm recently married and have a 4-month-old baby! I grew up on a beef farm so I love to be outside, go camping, spend time with my family and play outside with my German Shepard named Maggie.
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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"It has been such a relief to have found Ellie as a nanny for our 2-month old son. We are new to the area and were not able to find referrals through friends or family, so were happy to have interviewed and hired Ellie. From the start, Ellie has been very...

Tina A.

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Clarissa S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$23-50/hr • 10 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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, meal prep & 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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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$10-15/hr • 5 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was...

Sarah B.

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Stacie E.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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.

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Kelsey L.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hey I'm Kelsey!! I graduated from Le Moyne College with a B. A. in Psychology. I have had a lot of course work in child & adolescent development and behavioral courses. I also have experience working as a part time TA in a preschool and have nannied for lots of families. I'm also a mama to a beautiful 1. 5-year-old little girl!...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts, played outside, made meals, did bed time and even cleaned...

Kelly T.

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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Sarah H.


Buskirk, NY

$27-35/hr • 10 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...
5.0
"Sarah is a wonderful caregiver, we trust her advice that she gives us and now has become a person we can rely on for our daughter's care and needs. We love her for her professional attitude and dedication."

Neeta P.

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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr • 5 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no hesitation when it came to helping with potty training and...

Jeff L.

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Mary S.


South Glens Falls, NY

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caring And Engaging Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*AVAILABILITY STARTING EARLY JUNE* Hi there! My name is Mary! I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University with a double-major in Elementary Education and Sociology. I'm currently spending the summer in South Glen Falls with my older sister as I prepare to move to Texas to work toward my MFA in Creative Writing! From 2014...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Mary nannied for my family last summer and I absolutely loved having her as a role model and caregiver for my students. Mary is smart and encouraged learning in everyday life during the summer spent with my children. Once she told me that she was spending the day...

Madison C.

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

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...
5.0
"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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Shareeba R.


Latham, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

I love helping people and seeing a smile on there face. I have experience taking care of special needs, home care and house cleaning.
Shareeba can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Margaret L.


Galway, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep & more
I have 6 years of experience working with individuals who have speak needs. I worked for a camp that had a variety of different ages ranging from 4-26
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Kayla B.


Schenectady, NY

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm K : ) I provide enrichment and connection-based care for families in the Capital region. My main objective in care-work is to foster a mutually enjoyable relationship that facilitates play, communication, independence, and meaningful interaction with your child's community and wider world. My formal training is in...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Stillwater, NY

Ellie L.

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.

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.

Megan N.

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.

Hayleigh R.

5.0

HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was excellent at communicating which is so...

- Sarah B.

Stacie E.

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.

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