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Find special needs caregivers in Waterford, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waterford, NY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Waterford, NY

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Kelly C.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Leader

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I have worked as a CNA and Activity Leader at a nursing home for 30 years. I love my job both as a caregiver and Activity Leader as activities are so important. I have done home care for the last year and absolutely love it! I have worked with the elderly and some younger age groups. Im available in the evenings, nights and most...
hi! my names arianna and i've been a house cleaner and a caregiver for 3 years now. I have worked for the mentally disabled and for elderly people giving them all of the proper care they deserve. it's truly a passion for me. I love being able to be there for people and help them care for their needs in every way I can. I charge...
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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hello, I have been taking care of people for over 20 years. My care ranges from companion care to hospice care. I am certified in many areas including g tube and medication administration, as well as first aid and CPR. I have a passion for caring for individuals who are unable to care for themselves and enjoy being able to...
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Alysa B.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

I am currently getting my degree in childhood special education at Suny Geneseo. I have worked in VIP after school programs. I feel very comfortable helping with special needs children or children with learning disabilities. I think being a positive role model is very important and I love being outdoors and staying active!
Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Jamie O.


Albany, NY

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for quite sometime, going on seven years now! I have experience working in a daycare/preschool setting with the ages ranging from infant to school age. I have worked with special needs adults and was a Teacher Assistant in Special Education also. I was a nanny for a family with four kids, one being...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Asatya U.


Watervliet, NY

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Best Babysitter You'll Ever Have

I've been babysitting for family since I was young so I'm used to it. I have years of experience with all types of children (Velcro babies , special needs , etc) Your child will be in GREAT hands with me.
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Annonda W.


Troy, NY

$16-39/hr7 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I started with developmental disabilities about 8 years ago. I worked with people from ranges of ages and worked with many physical and mental disabilities over the years.
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Shelby B.


Clifton Park, NY

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing/Fun-Loving Nanny

Hi there! I am Shelby and I am a Special Education Teacher and I have a BS in Psychology. I have 10+ years of experience working with children. Many of the children I have worked with are special needs. I have experience working with kiddos who are non-vocal, experience learning and development delays, and have behavioral needs....
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Kelsey S.


Troy, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Child Care Available In The Hudson Valley

Hello! I am a full-time higher education and arts professional working in Columbia and Duchess counties. I have over 15 years of experience in caring for children of various ages in Rensselaer, Albany, and Westchester counties, and have worked hands-on for 3 years with children with special needs. I am available for part-time...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi, I'm a mom of 3, grandmother of 7, retired LPN, currently a full time nanny; love kids of all ages( young and old ) Available most evenings and weekends.
As a nanny, I have 11 yrs experience of child care for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have preformed light duties, personal care & was First Aid/CPR certified. I also was experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & elementary school age children. During my...
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Shareeba R.


Latham, NY

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

I've worked with several individuals with autism and disabilities for 7+ I enjoy working with people to put a smile on there face!
Hi! My name is Ella, I am 18 years old and attend Siena college for nursing. I work at a hospital as a patient care tech- kind of like a CNA and am set to get my RN in two years. I feel competent in my medical knowledge and experience of working in a nursing home since I was 15 to care for people, especially seniors, with most...
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Yvonne A.


Latham, NY

$20/hr4 yrs exp

I Have Been Babysitting For Many Years

I've babysat for various age groups since the age of 12, ive also watched kids overnight. I've worked in the hospital as patient care tech and as a phlebotomy tech. I've worked with kids and adults with special needs for about 5 yrs now and im currently working at living resources with people with disabilities and I love my job...
Yvonne can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently 27, have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I began nannying and providing respite care for special needs children and teens in college. I have always been naturally good with children and have a warm, young spirit that babies and kids warm up to easily. I love taking children under my care to group...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Quinn W.


Ballston Lake, NY

$18-30/hr

Special Education Experience

Hello! My name is Quinn. I am going into my sophomore year of College majoring in education and pursuing a minor in special education next semester. I have lots of volunteer experience with kids with Down syndrome, autism, etc. I also volunteered at Double H ranch 2 summers to work with children with life threatening diseases. I...
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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

Debbie F.

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Angela D.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Patience, Compassion, And Kindness Are My Strongest Skills.

I have been working with children for 35 years either in hospital settings, daycare, schools, or their homes. I have worked in self-contained classrooms as a TA (laid off due to CoVid). I then worked as an Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children and loved that job. My degree is in Psychology with child behavior as...
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Bianca Z.


Valley Falls, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Your Kind Of Nanny

I have cared for many children throughout my life, all different ages and different cognitive abilities. I am very patient, compassionate, loving, caring, insightful, intelligent, and understanding. I am instruction driven but also laid back. I conform to your type of parenting, I aim to provide the best care for your child(ren)...

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