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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: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & 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

$14-25/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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & 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, craft assistance, meal prep
Hello a few things about myself , I have very Effective Communication skills, Empathy and Compassion. with 27 years experience I have very good Observation skills and Attention to Detail , also with being a mother of a young adult with special needs I have lots of Patience and Understanding to offer , I am also in good physical...
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Love Kids!!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have three kids of my own oldest is 16 youngest is 6. My youngest is disabled so I have experience with special needs as well as I worked in human service field for 10 years between adults and children. I also have two dogs so pets are no issue for me. I prefer something off the books. I have experience with dementia, pretty...
Angelina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's very loving great with all ages and is a well round woman "

Arianna A.

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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, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$14-24/hr10 yrs exp

Have A Place In My Heart For People With Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the human service field sense I was 18 and prior to that growing up my family always worked in that field also grew up helping take care of my grandfather who had a sever brain injury and behaviors. This field comes natural to me and something I am compassionate about. I also have a 6-year-old who's disabled and...
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Amanda B.


Hudson, NY

$15-25/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, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care & more
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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$15-30/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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Annalisa M.


Albany, NY

$15-20/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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Brittany M.


Albany, NY

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my names Brittany, I worked with a company that centered there care for people with disabilities . A few things I also did was meal preparation, organizing a routine and activity planning . I personally feel like one on one care provides a opportunity for the person I am caring for to feel loved and to feel respected and...

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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 &...

- Care member

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

Angelina P.

5.0

She's very loving great with all ages and is a well round woman

- Arianna A.

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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