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Lindsey J.


Watervliet, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! I have worked with adults that have mobile disability and have also worked with children that has disabilities such as autism
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David W.


Watervliet, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hoping To Find A Great Opportunity To Help Provide Someone With A Better Quality Of Life

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have extensive experience in taking care of individuals. I currently take care of a family friend. He is 90 yrs young. I fix his morning meal, clean his home and care for his dog. I come back to fix dinner. I take him to Dr appts and do his weekly shopping. I have worked for Catholic Charities and Center For The...
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Taylor M.


Watervliet, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taylor and I'm currently a senior at UAlbany studying Public Health and English. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals with Autism and ADHD. Toileting, feeding, hygiene, and dressing are all actions I'm comfortable assisting in and facilitating. I have experience with Alzheimer's as I take of my...
Because I have patience with others and I love helping people that need help, and I love taking care of children and older people. I have gone to school with disabilities and helped them at Que star III BOCES and I worked with kids at the CEO daycare center for volunteer work. I love what I do.
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Jahtasia B.


Watervliet, NY

$16-21/hr

I Worked In This Field Of Work For Over 5 Years. Lot Of Experience

Hi my name is JahTasia, I have worked in the health field since 2012, I am very experienced in the field of health care. I worked with a bunch of different patients from young age to elderly. I am very passionate at what I do and I take my job very serious. My main goal is to make my patients feel comfortable and happy, not only...
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Amne A.


Watervliet, NY

$22-35/hr1 yrs exp

I used to babysit for a couple of months and I also work as a teacher assistant with children with special needs
Amne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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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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David W.


Watervliet, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have extensive experience in taking care of individuals. I am currently taking care of a family friend. He is 90 yrs young. I prepare his morning meal, clean his home and care for his dog. I then return in the evening. I take him to all of his Dr appts and do his weekly shopping. I have worked for Catholic Charities and...
David can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
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

Hi! My name is Ari. I have a lot of experience! I love outdoor activities, cooking, baking, art, and pets. Contact me with any questions you have. I have been looking after my little cousins and my next door neighbors children for years. I also have experience working with the elderly and pets. I love helping and caring for...
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Tanika Y.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Friend Til The End!

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...
Judith can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

Alitza S.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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.

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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

Rachel G.

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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

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.

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Alexis B.


Waterford, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in graduate school studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology). Previously, I have worked in a preschool setting working in an Autism Spectrum Classroom and 6:1:3 setting. In addition, through my education I have also clinically worked with individuals of all age ranges with a variety of...
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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Watervliet, NY

Tanika Y.

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 great communication, monitoring &...

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Judith S.

5.0

Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive.

- Alitza S.

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.

Sophia G.

5.0

Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!

- Rachel G.

Ellie L.

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.

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