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Bonnie S.
Tomkins Cove, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working my entire life with people of all ages with developmental disabilities in different capacities. My experience also includes working more specifically with adults with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, brain trauma, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and people within the autistic spectrum. Contact me for more...
Bonnie S.
Tomkins Cove, NY
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm glad you're looking at my profile because I have a lot of experience and education. My paid experience is working primarily with people with special needs, spanning from infancy to very old age. I raised my own daughter who has down syndrome and is now doing very well. I helped take care of my mother who had dementia and...
Bonnie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$24/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have 2 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 2 children at a time.
I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles with...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how warm her personality is. A highly recommend her."
Care member
Eileen N.
Highland Mills, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is eileen I am 61 years old and a retired elementary school teacher and mother of three daughters and two infant granddaughters. I have experience caring for infants through elementary school. I have also cared with children with autism and special needs . I can cook meals, help with homework, bathing. I love all...
Eileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eileen is a trustworthy, helpful and loving. Mother of three adult daughters whom she has a great relationships with"
Rachael D.
Rachael W.
Southfields, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much so I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
Rachael can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages.
I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Roxanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly and hard working!
My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."
Sabrina W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
Lauren M.
Montrose, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Special Needs Caretaker With A Bachelors In Behavioral Science
5.0
(2)
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate person who enjoys working with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. I have worked as an in-home respite worker for individuals with Autism and other special needs. I have multiple years of experience working as a special education teacher assistant and...
5.0
"Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren works hard to know the intricacies of the individuals she works with, and will make an excellent addition to any...
Christina D.
Sabine D.
Mohegan Lake, NY
$23-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have worked with special needs children in a public school for 22 years. A mother and grand mother. Kind, caring and very responsible. I am looking for afternoon work to pick up children from school and take to activities. Do homework with them and prepare dinner if necessary.
Sabine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a teachers aide at PNW BOCES. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent of a 17-year-old high school senior, I understand the challenges of raising children while being a working mom. I also hold a valid CNA license and have excellent...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm Alex, and I am 27 years old, currently teaching Kindergarten virtually at a charter school. This is my third year teaching and I have previously taught 2nd grade and 4th grade. In addition, my younger brother has Down syndrome, and I have been around children with special needs my entire life. I am looking for a...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Hello I'm Sarah I have over 20 years of experience. I have experience dealing with children with special needs. I love to play games, make crafts and over all the safety of your child is top priority. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Maggie K.
Arden, NY
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
My experience as a school monitor and a health care provider for elderly and special people makes me a better person. As a monitor at the school I make sure that students are focused on their tasks. My experience as a health care provider helps me more to love what I'm doing. I treat and help my patients the way I want to be...
Hello, my name is Kathleen. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. Both as a D. S. P. and I currently work at a school with children for special needs. I adore the students.
I am a very kind, compassionate, loving, and gentle woman with lots of patience.
I would also love to be...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I love working with people of all ages and all needs. From senior care to child care to special needs care, it is my passion. I am hardworking , honest and trustworthy.
Zemrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello I'm Sarah. I have personal and paid experience with all types of Special Needs Children. I've been trained in CPR, AED and 1st Aide. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Best Sarah
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tomkins Cove, NY
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
- Care member
Susan D.
5.0
She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how warm her personality is. A highly recommend her.
- Care member
Eileen N.
5.0
Eileen is a sweet, reliable and caring person who took care of my children and dog on a daily basis for many years before we moved away. She also took care of any housekeeping and errands when we asked. She was wonderful and really became a part of our family during her time working for us.
- Rebecca D.
Rachael W.
5.0
Rachael has been with us for a few months now and we are super lucky to have found her. Rachael has shown to be reliable, Accommodating and very attentive. She is great with my mom. Rachael is caring, comforting and always happy and upbeat. Rachael is now part of the family.
- Care member
Roxanna L.
5.0
Very friendly and hard working!
My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny.
- Sabrina W.
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