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Amanda F.


Purchase, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She...

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Or Before School Provider.

I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
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Solenna J.


Hartsdale, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, High Medical Training.

I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. very compassionate, fun and friendly. Trained to care for allied or special needs children. Fun to be around and can help with homework, projects, crafts etc.
Solenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Maanda B.


Briarcliff Manor, NY

$18-37/hr1 yrs exp

My Short Career As A Caregiver

During my short career as a caregiver I have worked with clients with special needs, and my duties where to assist them with cognitive activities, exercise and also preparing of light meals. I have also had a case of a client recovering from an accident in which I have managed to help the client have their daily exercises, meals...
Maanda can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I enjoy making sure kids have a good time and feel safe and secure without their parents! I've worked at summer camps guiding kids through activities, including at a special needs summer camp. I also have plenty of babysitting experience.
Jordy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I love children, I have lots of experience with them. I have worked in daycares, private families, and special needs school. Experienced in caring for children of all ages.
Berenice can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Marina P.


Harrison, NY

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Hello, I am Marina and I found great satisfaction in work as a childcare because I was a daycare teacher assistant for three years where I helped the teacher helping toddlers training to use the toilet, helping feeding children, assisting with basic learning activities colors, numbers, reading books. That was a wonderful...
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi Family, I am 23 Years old. Im from Westchester County, White Plains. I have 8+ years of experience also have experience with children with special needs and have received training in CPR and first aid. I have a driver license and clean driving record I am comfortable with meal preparation, bedtime routines, and helping with...
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Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$18-30/hr

Im Specialized With Austic Children-Nursing Assistant

Hello, I'm currently working with special needs children and elderly patients. Im looking to work some additional hours on weekends or afternoons. My experiences: Colostomy care, trachea care, administering enema, Hoyer lift, chair lift and over head lift, some heavy lifting, monitoring vitals signs and glucose levels,...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Carolyn C.


Tarrytown, NY

$20-35/hr

I Love Working With Special Need Adults And Children .

Hello my Name is Carolyn, I'm a certified nursing assistant (CNA) (CPR) with over 5 years of experience working with special needs children and adults. I'm a very honest, loving, caring, friendly , trustworthy, compassionate person with a great big heart and I love my job thank you.
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Bernadette B.


Port Chester, NY

$15-20/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

I have been a member of a program working with special needs individuals within communities. Some of the buddies that I work with regularly are senior citizens, some of which have begun to suffer from dementia. I have also experienced having to care for elder family members for prolonged periods of time. I have cleaned and...
Bernadette can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Hailey P.


Greenwich, CT

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student Caregiver

Hello! I am a current law student looking to support my first year of graduate education through local caregiving roles. I worked at a private club as a full-time babysitter for the members. I worked as a head camp counselor for ages four to five. I was a Nanny for two middle school boys. Many years of local weekend babysitting...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anne C.


White Plains, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

RN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a bedside RN for almost 27 years working the evening/night shift on a busy stroke rehabilitation unit. In addition to the primary diagnosis of stroke, some of my patients have had other comorbidities, requiring special needs care. It would be a privilege to care for your loved one and serve them with compassionate...
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Shameeka W.


Nyack, NY

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I currently work for The Arc of Rockland. I have been employed with this company since 2015. I currently provide services for individuals with a vast range of disabilities. I used to work in one of the residential houses until I got a promotion to a different department. I still work with individuals with disabilities I just do...
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Steve Jean S.


Greenwich, CT

$16-23/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter.

Hello, my name is Steve. I am a graduate of southern Connecticut state university. I was an art student. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was in my early 20's, I have references if you need. I also have been taking care of people generally the elderly since I was a teen. I took care of my mother before she passed....
Steve Jean can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kristen Z.


Croton on Hudson, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Child Care

I am a caring and patient Nanny with Excellent references. I have worked with newborns - pre-teens, including special needs children. I am CPR/first aid certified, hold my CDA for infants/toddlers and an associates from Johnson and wales university. English speaking, non smoker, clean driving record.
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Yesenia C.


White Plains, NY

$24-32/hr3 yrs exp

Communication Disorders Major

I have 5 years of experience and I'm earning my bachelors degree in Communication Disorders this May 2023.
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Natalie D.


Ossining, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My name is Natalie, and I've been babysitting for 10 years. I have a bachelors degree in special needs education, and I have been a head teacher in special needs and general education classrooms. This past school year, I was a long term substitute teacher for a preschool. I have been a special needs babysitter for years,...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cassidy M.


Ossining, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/caregiver For Individuals With Special Needs

I hold a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and am working towards a Masters in Special Education (birth- 6th grade). I have worked with individuals with special needs for 10+ years. Starting off as a volunteer with my local Pioneer Basketball team. Then working as a teaching assistant/ 1:1 throughout my undergraduate. Most...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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