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Paula J.


Rensselaer, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Enjoy working with children. Bilingual - Spanish, multi task, Motivation/goal setting and creative thinking. Please communicate any restrictions or special needs. Again, I am here to help and support. Let's build a long lasting relationship that helps your children feel comfortable while you are away. I have worked with...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
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Ashley S.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Aspiring Nurse And Pediatric Caregiver

*Currently in Albany, NY for college until first week of May, but will be in Philadelphia area second week of May-August 2020! After years of working with special needs children within various New Jersey school systems, I found myself more and more intrigued to continue working with children. While currently obtaining my second...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Vered O.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I grew up at summer camp that focused on the integration of children with special needs into typical, daily activities. As a counselor at said camp, I have had two years experience working with children of various special needs and ages. Watching children grow and learn is the most rewarding thing for me, and I care deeply about...
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Abigail O.


Albany, NY

$18-21/hr4 yrs exp

For three years, I worked at a preschool with kids who have special needs. During the school day, I worked closely with them to keep them safe, feed them, navigate conflict, and behavior management. I also have experience caring for a teenage boy with autism. I am comfortable working with any child birth-teenager.
10+ yrs of working with the State working and caring for People with developmental disability. I am a supervisor from New York State.
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Jessica H.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I work with disabled adults and work with them for 11 years. I enjoy helping others. I am passionate and caring and independent.
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Patricia H.


Troy, NY

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with TBI patients and children with several handicaps. I feel I would be a good fit as a I am willing to learn new things each day.
Hi my name is Isabella! l am currently working as a 5th-7th grade special education teacher! I have my Masters in Educational Psychology and a BS in Special Education/Childhood Education. I have experience working with both neurotypical children and children with special needs. I have experience working with kids with Autism,...
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Lisbeth A.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I love my job, this is my passion. I...
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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel L.


Poestenkill, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me!

I am an educator in the Capital region and have been doing childcare in the summers/on occasion during the school year for 10 years. I have experience with ages birth-teens and love working with kids of all ages and abilities! Because I'm an educator, I have experience with kiddos with special needs. I also have experience in...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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Chandane R.


Guilderland, NY

< $10/hr4 yrs exp

Here To Help!

I grew up in a large family and at a young age, I took care of my younger cousins (infancy-10) and learned to take care of household responsibilities when my parents or aunts and uncles needed help. My first official job was at Parsons Early Head Start at the age of 15 during a Summer Employment Program for youths that was...
Chandane can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Giylah H.


Albany, NY

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello future families! I am new to care. com. However I am not new to the babysitter club or healthcare! Caring for kids has always been my specialty , and my greatest gift. I've been babysitting for about 10 years. From elementary through middle school years all the way up until high school . I took a break and now care for...
Giylah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Starr D.


Troy, NY

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Starr I'm 26 years old. I lived upstate New York for about 15 years. I enjoy working with kids, I was a teacher, worked in 2 different schools. I'm a very out going person and love to have fun. I worked with children with special needs. I am CPR certified I have had a lot of training in my past few years. I...
Starr can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel T.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I graduated from Marist in 2019 with a master's degree in school psychology and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I am currently in my fourth year as a school psychologist and am working at an elementary school with students in grades K-5 in upstate New York. I also have 7 years of experience working as an applied behavior...
I have worked with developmental disabled patients for several years. I worked for WWARC for around 10 years.
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Candice H.


Albany, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

15+ years. Specialize in caring for children with special needs. Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly
Candice can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julia R.


Albany, NY

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Experienced Direct Support Professional

Hello! My name is Julia, I am 25 and have worked as a Direct Support Professional for five years, specializing in children with developmental disabilities. I absolutely love what I do and I pride myself on providing personalized care for every client, and look forward to helping them achieve their individual goals.
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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!
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Brittany M.


Albany, NY

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my names Brittany, I worked with a company that centered there care for people with disabilities . A few things I also did was meal preparation, organizing a routine and activity planning . I personally feel like one on one care provides a opportunity for the person I am caring for to feel loved and to feel respected and...

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