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Special needs caregivers in Thornwood, NY

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Diane G.


Thornwood, NY

$35-40/hr2 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Reliable Support

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I am looking for a one on one care role to provide assistance to those with physical and or cognitive challenges. My ideal work environment is supportive care. I have professional experience with children and adults. My ideal hours and compensation are 7/8 a.m. - 2/3 p.m. at $30-40/hr. Please feel free to check out my profile...
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Cinthia S.


White Plains, NY

$18-40/hr5 yrs exp

Med Tech

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
Cinthia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...

Samantha G.

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Natalya W.


White Plains, NY

$37/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter For Evenings/Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
Natalya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our flow and acted as an extension of us! "

Anne L.

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Stephanie B.


Tarrytown, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family. "

Kavita A.

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Aliza W.


Mount Kisco, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am PCA certified and have been working privately with clients for the last 5 years. I have experience with giving medication, bathing, tidying up and preparing meals. I also have experience working with patients who have health issues and need constant supervision. I am patient and kind and I love what I do. Childcare: Not...
Aliza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is...

Fran P.

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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Beth O.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Amanda R.


Greenwich, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Reliable, professional and very loved by our family! "

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Santa M.


West Harrison, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."

Amber B.

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Cara D.


Mount Kisco, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Senior, Elementary Education Major, Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cara and I am a full time 3rd grade teacher during the school year. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am now 29-years-old. I have worked with children of all ages (from 1-month-old and up). I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs, ranging from autism-spectrum...
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cara has been our sitter for several years now, both in the summer and during holiday breaks. She is reliable, competent, great with children of all ages. I am extremely particular about leaving my children and always felt very confident leaving them in her care. "

Jen C.

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Joanne C.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-45/hr9 yrs exp

Loving Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...

Nathanael B.

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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Sarah M.


Pleasantville, NY

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...

Douglas M.

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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
Debbie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits"

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Carolyn C.


Tarrytown, NY

$51/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
Carolyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Gloria C.


Greenwich, CT

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Friendly Care

Extensive experience with special needs from 0-22 years old. Certified on behavioral health and wellness. ADDH NOW. to mention a few
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Rosalys T.


Tarrytown, NY

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe and enriching environment. My passion for fostering children's growth and development inspired me to work in this field, and I strive to support families by providing reliable and high-quality child care. With...
Rosalys can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is a person with great values Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care."

Belen Q.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Alistair B.

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Micaela L.


Croton on Hudson, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Micaela .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm a very hyper, energetic and positive 28-year-old. I have excellent reference, CPR trained, able to engage children in age appropriate activities and have worked with special needs children. I mainly looking for babysitting, night positions or weekends. I've been working with kids for more than 10 years. I have...
Micaela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Micaela was great with our daughter! She first watched her when she was only a few months old. She was easy to trust and I would recommend her to other families! "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thornwood, NY

Cinthia S.

5.0

Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...

- Samantha G.

Natalya W.

5.0

Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our flow and acted as an extension of us!

- Anne L.

Stephanie B.

5.0

I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family.

- Kavita A.

Aliza W.

5.0

After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is personable, competent and...

- Fran P.

Marie L.

4.0

Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing.

- Beth O.

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