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Special needs caregivers in Valley Falls, NY

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Starr D.


Troy, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Starr I'm 26 years old. I lived upstate New York for about 15 years. I enjoy working with kids, I was a teacher, worked in 2 different schools. I'm a very out going person and love to have fun. I worked with children with special needs. I am CPR certified I have had a lot of training in my past few years. I...
Starr can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Zoe H.


Waterford, NY

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

I have 2 years experience as a teaching assistant working with children with disabilities. I have 2 more years of experience working with adult and senior individuals with disabilities. Educational experience, personal care experience, and patience are just the start of what I have learned about.

Michelle B.


Troy, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I have many years experience caring for children or elderly. I also have experience taking care of adults with special needs and developmental disabilities. I'm First Aid and CPR certified, as well as infant CPR certified.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am a Speech Language Pathologist looking to assist families with child-care. I enjoy working with people of all ages and all abilities.

Danielle G.


Troy, NY

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Professional, Compassionate Caregiver.

I am a professional, compassionate caregiver that has been caring for people and animals my whole life. Special needs children and adults have given me my experience for 4yrs. I have flexible availability, reliable transportation and most of all genuine care for the people I take care of.
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Sherrie D.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three. My youngest is in high-school . I enjoy playing sports, hiking, as well as crafts and baking. I have worked in the caregiving/medical field for nine years. I have experience with special needs, autism and speech delays. I am a non smoker and comfortable with pets. Thank you for your interest. Sherrie
Sherrie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Very caring and dependable when caring for our 7 month old. Made the transition of going back to work seamless following maternity leave. Would definitely hire again."

Amanda N.

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Stacie E.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
5.0
"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."

Crystal H.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With over three decades of childcare experience, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your children in your home. Since age 16, I have honed my skills through various caregiving roles, including raising my own 26- and 21-year-old twins, who were preemies with special needs. Professionally, I have served...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super easy going and attentive to my son. Played with him for hours, he enjoyed her!"

Kristin B.

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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience consists of full time nannying for a few different families. I have cared for a baby girl part time, special needs children at a local school full time, a disabled 3-year-old boy part time, as well as a family with three children all under the age of two including a set of twins full time. My duties have...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to...

Marijo N.

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Kelsey L.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hey I'm Kelsey!! I graduated from Le Moyne College with a B. A. in Psychology. I have had a lot of course work in child & adolescent development and behavioral courses. I also have experience working as a part time TA in a preschool and have nannied for lots of families. I'm also a mama to a beautiful 1. 5-year-old little girl!...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts, played outside, made meals, did bed time and even cleaned...

Kelly T.

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Clarissa S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a big heart for those with special needs, the elderly, animals and the underprivileged. I feel my life experiences, and compassion for helping others would be a wonderful asset for you and your loved one. I presently work part-time at an assisted living facility which fulfills a passion of mine with working...
Clarissa can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, transportation & more
5.0
"Clarissa is fabulous! She's such a support to my mother (and to me) and has a wonderful way of helping my mother achieve more without making her feel pressured. My mother considers her a true friend and I think of her as a bit of a lifesaver. I highly recommend."

Karen B.

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Heather J.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in both residential settings, hon are, as well, for agencies. I have valuable experience in both health care roles and support for client autonomy. I worked for 7 several years teaching those with disabilities at another agency. I've worked as supervisor capacity for a local agency in a residential setting...
5.0
"I know I can rely on Heather to provide support in any situation, but she is especially passionate about caring for those in need. She enjoys talking about the challenges and successes she experiences while at work. She truly cares about her clients and works hard...

Jason G.

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Kathleen C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...

Sara H.

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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ellie is a joy to work with, responsible and loving. Ellie began watching my two children when my youngest son was less than 3 months old. She took care of both my son and my 2 year old daughter. As a fellow parent, I am sure you know that it can be difficult....

Carrie S.

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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her. "

David N.

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
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...

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Falls, NY

Sherrie D.

5.0

Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she watched our son she gave him her full...

- Joseph A.

Stacie E.

5.0

Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character.

- Crystal H.

Marisa W.

5.0

My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Lindsey A.

Tammy S.

5.0

I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!

- Melissa P.

Jenna B.

5.0

Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to work so much easier. Jenna started...

- Marijo N.

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