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Special needs caregivers in Verplanck, NY

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Maiya A.


Verplanck, NY

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Eager Sitter/nanny!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and it is a job I love! I have had experience with every age and special needs children. I have helped with school work, helped with swimming lessons, and even sports! Now that I have graduated college, I am looking for a nannying job until I figure out what I want to do permanently!
Maiya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Michelle M.


Buchanan, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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...
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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...

Leilani D.

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Roxanna L.


Lake Peekskill, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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.

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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

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 .
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Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$18-30/hr

Im Specialized With Austic Children-Nursing Assistant

Hello, I'm currently working with special needs children and elderly patients. Im looking to work some additional hours on weekends or afternoons. My experiences: Colostomy care, trachea care, administering enema, Hoyer lift, chair lift and over head lift, some heavy lifting, monitoring vitals signs and glucose levels,...
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Maggie S.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Professional College Educated Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the past 15 years. I cared for a newborn preemie. I was hired when the baby was just 3 lbs. I attended to all special needs of the child, including but not limited to Doctor's visits and shots. I also nannied for 3 children. I was responsible for meeting all the children's needs including meals, laundry,...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care, Senior Care And Pet Care

Hello, my name is Kathleen. I have over 30 years of experience working with people with Special Needs which I like to call DIFFERENT ABILITIES AND TALENTS. During the school year I work at a school with children that have different needs, and they have certain syndromes that they need attention to help them reach their full...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Michaela O.


Croton on Hudson, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Young And Enthusiastic Caregiver With Professional Experience

I am a 22-year-old nanny and caregiver. I have worked with people with an array of intellectual and physical disabilities between the ages of 8-25, as well as the elderly and seniors with disabilities. I have been employed at a summer camp program for people with disabilities and a supervisor in the same program. I have...
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Viviana S.


Ossining, NY

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Viviana

Hi, I have been working with childcare for a couple of years. I offer my services complying with the standards that are deserved for a good cognitive, educational and emotional development, I like to create a dynamic and fun environment for children and that their way of capturing learning is through songs, games, dances, but...
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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hello, My name is Kathleen. I am an extremely compassionate, loving, kind and intuitive women. I have diverse helping experiences. I have been working with Seniors, children, young adults for over 25 years, which includes, working at Four Winds hospital for 4 years, working at a group home with people with special needs for 7...
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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...
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Shannon S.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$17-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Little About Me!

I'd describe my personality as caring, warmhearted, and fun! One thing you should know about me is I just graduated with my bachelors degree in psychology and have hopes to become a child therapist. I will be beginning graduate school in August! I love spending time with children, throughout my last year of college I had an...
I am willing to teach the children my original language ( French) . Or give them painting lessons as I am minoring in fine arts . I am able to cook and adapt my cooking to peoples preferences of food . as I have mainly taken care of children in this past year , I love playing, reading and doing lots of fun and creative...
Lauréline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hello. My name is Kathleen. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and young adults with special needs. I have worked at a group home, currently work at a school, and many years working as Direct Support Professional. I have a very kind heart with a lot of patience. I absolutely love the people I work with....
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$22-24/hr2 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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."

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Gabriella M.


Peekskill, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Available Part-time Sitter In Westchester County

I'm Gabriella and I am an extremely responsible babysitter with many years of experience. Having babysat boys and girls, good and bad, in the past, I am confident in my abilities to be creative and active, tidy, and responsible with them. I love to have fun with children, and usually take to seemingly shy kids extremely well. I...
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Lydia C.


Valley Cottage, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience / Vaccinated Caregiver

Hi, I am a well-versed caregiver with over 20years experience. I am certified as a home health aide/PCA with experience in elderly care and special needs. I have reference and I'm open to discuss various schedules if needed any time. Willing to do Perdiem if my schedule allows. I enjoy working with the elderly as I find it...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Verplanck, NY

Susan D.

5.0

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

- Care member

Grace S.

5.0

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...

- Leilani D.

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.

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

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