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Special needs caregivers in Verplanck, NY

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Maiya A.


Verplanck, NY

$22-25/hr • 8 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, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr • 1 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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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/hr • 7 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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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$24/hr • 2 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Rachel C.


Mohegan Lake, NY

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a friendly and approachable personality, and I am patient and calm under pressure. When communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired Rachel Rachel is a very punctual, reliable and fun nanny that I'd recommend to anyone. My child absolutely loved her! She's also great with pets! "

Caitlin J.

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Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...
Anita can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes and responds to her kindness"

Gayle M.

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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr • 10 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

CPR

First Aid

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/hr • 7 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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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/hr • 10 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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Lauren M.


Montrose, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Special Needs Caretaker With A Bachelors In Behavioral Science

Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate person who enjoys working with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. I have worked as an in-home respite worker for individuals with Autism and other special needs. I have multiple years of experience working as a special education teacher assistant and...
5.0
"Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren works hard to know the intricacies of the individuals she works with, and will make an excellent addition to any...

Christina D.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care, Senior Care And Pet Care

Hello, my name is Kathleen. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. Both as a D. S. P. and I currently work at a school with children for special needs. I adore the students. I am a very kind, compassionate, loving, and gentle woman with lots of patience. I would also love to be...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Maggie S.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$33/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Michaela O.


Croton on Hudson, NY

$20-30/hr • 5 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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Katelyn A.


Garrison, NY

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Calm And Comforting Caregiver

I am a mother of 3, looking for some evening and weekend work. I have extraordinary patience and have some experience with special needs and physically challenged persons. I have an out-of-date CPR certification but would get rectified at your commitment to hours. My mother is a paraprofessional, my daughter suffered from...
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Viviana S.


Ossining, NY

$25-50/hr • 3 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/hr • 10 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: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$28-35/hr • 10 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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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

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

Rachel C.

5.0

Hired Rachel Rachel is a very punctual, reliable and fun nanny that I'd recommend to anyone. My child absolutely loved her! She's also great with pets!

- Caitlin J.

Anita P.

5.0

Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes and responds to her kindness

- Gayle M.

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.

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