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Karin T.


Valatie, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
Karin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
I'd describe my personality as caring loving goal oriented I like working with kids because I find it fulfilling. I love watching them grow and continue to learn and reach all their milestones As a school counselor and a father of two it is my goal to work with the whole child. watching them become educated but as well as...

Kelly D.


Valatie, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Assistant For Children, Special Needs, And Elderly

I have been in the health care field for 20+ years. The last 4 years I have been a home health aide caring for the elderly ranging from end of life care (hospice), to people with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and people just aging and needing help with hygiene, cooking, cleaning, and appointments/outings. Prior to...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Madison F.


Chatham, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

A Warm, Positive And Fun Girl!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Swimming Supervision and day to day care . I taught gymnastics at Flach gymnastics academy. I worked with children ages 1-16. I taught special needs classes on Saturday's as well as private lessons. I am a very positive outgoing lover of life. I can't wait to meet you and...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I worked with Aim Services Inc for 3 years with their self direction program. I helped people with mobility issues, wanting to learn social skills and independence, and so much more. I love working with kids as I am a mom myself but I also have experience working with young adults and seniors. Most of my experience is with...

Cadence M.


East Schodack, NY

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi! I'm Cadence and I'm a student at Pace University studying early childhood/childhood education. With four years of nannying experience, I've had the pleasure of working with both special needs and neurotypical children, as well as in an after-school program for a special needs school. I'm passionate about creating engaging,...
Cadence can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

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Tanika Y.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Friend Til The End!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
Tanika can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of my & my children’s needs were always met. She has...

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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel...

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Amanda B.


Hudson, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

12 Years Special Needs Caregiver Experience

I worked as a direct support professional for almost 12 years, and I stayed in the field so long because of how rewarding it can be. While employed at a former agency, I received an employee award for fulfilling the lifelong dream of one of my individuals. At the last agency I was employed at, I received employee of the month...
5.0
"Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and...

Ilze E.

Many years experience volunteering with the Oley Foundation, caring for elderly, children and special needs.
Guiliana can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, respite care, mobility assistance & more
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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$16-30/hr3 yrs exp

I work very well with kids and have the patience. I have experience with special needs and I enjoy it!
Nastassia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karen S.


Athens, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible And Sociable

I am retired from teaching special needs children. I have experience with stroke patients. I'm very dependable.
Karen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Brooke S.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hi there! A little about me- I have worked as a live in nanny in Seattle for 2 years, but relocated back home at the beginning of COVID. I currently work as a behavioral specialist for children with special needs and love every minute of it. When I'm not at work, I like to spend my time with my dogs or with my family!
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Annalisa M.


Albany, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with over 10 years of childcare experience, my passion for supporting families has driven me to provide reliable and engaging care for children of all ages. My calm and friendly demeanor fosters a positive environment, while my patience and understanding help me connect with children on an individual level. I...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Vanessa M.


Hudson, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I am 46 years old, 14 years experience with kids all ages and with special needs, I' m reliable, really professional and educated, I love pets, enjoy the outdoors, reading, art and crafts, music, theater, play games and cooking. I was in charge of schedule play dates, organize and do light house cleaning, bilingual...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stephanie M.


Averill Park, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate LPN Available

Current LPN, previous CNA. I am also a current NYS EMT and CPR certified. While employed at Van Rensselaer Manor I had experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Down Syndrome, MS, Cerebral Palsy, feeding tubes, oxygen tubing/changing tanks and probably a multitude of things I am forgetting. Please inquire with...
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Ashley J.


Slingerlands, NY

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello! I am a school psychologist looking to support families during school breaks and weekends. I look forward to speaking with you!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valatie, NY

Tanika Y.

5.0

I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of my & my children’s needs were always met. She has great communication, monitoring &...

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Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!

- Anne H.

Crystal M.

5.0

I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...

- Care member

Amanda B.

5.0

Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and skill-building on a number of daily...

- Ilze E.

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