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Angelica B.
Cropseyville, NY
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Caregiver: Licensed Special Education Teacher
I am a sixth year Special Education teacher in the Capital district looking to stay busy this summer. I am available part or full time. I have experience with children as young as three up to high school age. I have also worked with adults with disabilities in various group home settings. I have a lot of energy and love this...
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Alison M.
Troy, NY
$20-30/hr
I am a Speech Language Pathologist looking to assist families with child-care. I enjoy working with people of all ages and all abilities.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Drupattie.
I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified.
I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have
experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices).
I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"honest reliable and care-giving!! She goes above and beyond to do her job she's very passionate about everything she does very family oriented give her a chance you won't regret"
Sunita S.
Sherrie D.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$20-25/hr • 9 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I am writing to highly recommend Sherrie D. for any childcare position she may be applying for. Sherrie has been our nanny for over a year, taking care of our daughter who is now 3 years old. During this time, Sherrie has shown herself to be a highly capable,...
Peter L.
Stacie E.
Ballston Lake, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
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
"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.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.
Kelsey L.
Ballston Spa, NY
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that she provides exceptional care for my mother, who is in her final stages of dementia. Prior to my mother's decline, Clarissa...
Alyssa R.
5.0
(2)
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.
3.0
(2)
Hi my name is Brianna! I've been a nanny for over 10 years, nine of which I specifically have experience with special needs. I've worked with toddlers right up through adults. I love children, and treat those I take care of like family. I am very reliable and patient, and my schedule is flexible. If you have any questions,...
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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.
Ellie L.
Clifton Park, NY
$15-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs
4.8
(5)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ellie is a wonderful babysitter. She is very caring and loves keeping our children engaged.
She is very responsive and keeps us informed about their day.
I would absolutely recommend Ellie as a babysitter / nanny.
"
Kadan S.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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
5.0
(1)
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.
15+ years. Specialize in caring for children with special needs. Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly
Candice can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Falls, NY
Drupatti S.
5.0
Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.
- Sarah C.
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.
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