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Laura D.


Cornwall on Hudson, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

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I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.
5.0
"Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!"

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with children of various ages, with and without physical and/or mental disabilities. I have provided child care for several years. I worked with an organization and also in two elementary schools. I love working with people of any age, especially when I am able to help them grow and learn.
5.0
"Kylie took very good of our special needs child. She is skilled with autistic children and knowledgeable about Epilepsy which made us feel very comfortable. Kylie provided a safe environment and took care of our daughter's needs while in her care."

Lori S.

Kylie R.


Walden, NY

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Most of my experience involves working with children, or adults with special needs. I am very interested in working with and providing care for seniors as well.
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, visiting physician, transportation, errands
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Monique M.


Rock Tavern, NY

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Hi- My Name Is Monique!

I have 8 years experience working with students as an employee of my local school district back in California. During this time I had the privilege of being able to form meaningful relationships with students of different ages and backgrounds, including those with special needs. I have stable reliable transportation. I am able...
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Eden R.


Cornwall, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Highly Experienced & Great With Children!

I have been surrounded by younger siblings, cousins & family friends my entire life, constantly learning more about caring for and entertaining kids. I am extremely patient, cautious and believe that I can provide both a safe, secure environment while also having fun! I am currently employed at a prek for children with special...
Eden can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carmen P.


Fishkill, NY

$29/hr3 yrs exp

I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
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Rachael W.


Southfields, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much so I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us...

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Michelle T.


Gardiner, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver & Concierge

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A compassionate and experienced caregiver and community volunteer, I can assist you, a family member or friend with in-home care & companionship, light housework, bathing, med sorts, and meal prep. I can also help with transportation/errands, maintaining appointment calendars (PT/OT, Hospice), hiring & managing additional staff...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Michelle helped care for my father, who was living in my house and on hospice. She is an excellent communicator (texting me about my dad when I’m away from the house), punctual, and flexible. My work schedule fluctuates, but she was always willing to fluctuate her...

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Jacqueline L.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie was extremely punctual and dependable. She was great with the children and very flexible to meet their needs. She was always very happy and willing to help out with whatever we needed from her. I always felt very comfortable leaving the children with her. I...

Kerry S.

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Deserine A.


Montgomery, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified nurses Aid, home health aid, personal care aid, companion, for 30 years. I am very passionate towards caring for the sick and elderly. I do have experience in caring for persons with vast area of illnesses, example, cancer patient, bedbound, Alzheimer, the elderly with memory problems , Paraplegic , wound care....
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Michelle T.


Gardiner, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Concierge

A compassionate, experienced mother, caregiver & community volunteer, I can assist with childcare, light housework/laundry, and meal prep. I can also assist with transportation/carpools and errands. I left my job as a department director to be a stay-at-home mom; I ran a daycare from my home for four years, teaching,...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle was wonderful with our special needs child. Very patient, caring, and understanding. He enjoyed spending time with her. We felt very lucky to have her."

Melanie C.

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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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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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Cassie W.


Middletown, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our trust. Beautiful care, daughter slept the whole night :) Would definitely rehire!"

Natalie N.

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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Debbie B.


Newburgh, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule. I started working with kids when I started working with the board...
5.0
"Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"

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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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Hope K.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hope is a true treasure! We have a daughter with special needs and Hope was more than willing to learn all of her cares. She goes above and beyond! Play dough, crafts, books, songs, games, basic ASL, building, love, laughter, patience, smiles, and encouragement. We...

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Gillian D.


Sloatsburg, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the...

Mary M.

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Stacy D.


Newburgh, NY

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. I have had many children in my home while raising my own, in the past few years I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3...
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl....

Melissa R.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a current student at Suny Buffalo. I've worked with kids for many years now in multiple settings. Childcare centers, camps, babysitting and special needs sports programs. I love working with kids!
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washingtonville, NY

Laura D.

5.0

Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!

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Kylie R.

5.0

Kylie a wonderful caregiver. She's is extremely personable, caring, energetic and interacts with my child in a very pleasant and gentle way. My son has some health issues that many people would be uncomfortable with, and she deals with them without batting an eye. Both my family and I are...

- Katie B.

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...

- Care member

Michelle T.

5.0

Michelle took care of my Mom and assisted her with showering, meal prep and light housekeeping. She also visited with Mom which was very helpful, my Mom enjoyed talking with her. She was reliable and took good care of Mom right up until she was hospitalized and passed away. Terri

- Mary V.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family.

- Lisa M.

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