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Miranda R.


Middletown, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

5.0

(2)

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I have an extensive background in childcare. I began babysitting assisted at 11 and on my own with my first real job at 14. I have the most experience in children newborn up to 6 but I do have experience with ages up to 13 along with special needs. In the past I have cared for my cousin who has cerebral palsy. I am currently...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alisa O.


Middletown, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A F/T Childcare/Tutoring Position

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alisa and I have over 10 years of experience in the field of childcare and over 8 years in the pre-k teaching field. I have taught preschool at a Montessori School for 5 years, I tutor privately, I have worked 1:1 with a special needs student, and I am currently teaching creative writing, ELA, math, and Spanish...
Alisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alisa has been wonderful with my 3 children, ages 11, 4 and 15 months. She has babysat for us on date nights. My children have always been safe and very happy with her. She is engaging, energetic and truly seems to love being with children. She loves crafts and...

Christina J.

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Lisa E.


Sparta, NJ

$21-22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa has been our after school/school holiday sitter for two school years. She is reliable, always on time, and willing to work around my ever changing schedule. I have two children and they both love Lisa! Her background with special education has made her an...

Christin P.

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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$10-20/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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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Ashley A.


Goshen, NY

$21-30/hr9 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would...

Jennifer F.

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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, companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rachael is a caring and nurturing caregiver who is attentive and patient. Whoever she cares for is lucky to have her. She's amazing and trustworthy, and I can't say enough about her. Hire her, you won't regret it."

Toni S.

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Nichole A.


West Milford, NJ

$25-26/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have 1+ years of experience with adults and 1 teenager with special needs. I am also a mother. Very caring individual. References available upon request.
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jocelyn S.


Middletown, NY

$20/hr4 yrs exp

I Love Making A Difference In Someone's Life!

Hi, I'm Jocelyn! I currently work as a behavior technician working with ASD, and special needs children. I love seeing growth from each of my clients. My favorite thing about what I do is seeing them accomplish something that was very hard but they did it!! Gives me motivation to not quite or give up in my adventure of life!!...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alisa O.


Middletown, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Exceptional Special Ed. Teaching Assistant Available

I am currently working as a teacher in a Montessori school and work privately with an autistic child. I am warm, loving, patient, caring, creative, enthusiastic, and have extensive experience working with and teaching autistic children. I feel that I have been blessed with a wonderful gift of relating to, engaging, and creating...
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Simone W.


Middletown, NY

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Simone , I am a certified nurse assistant and personal care assistant . I have experience with working with seniors, special needs , children etc I've been in the healthcare field over 5 years . I am reliable and trustworthy.
Simone can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Simone W.


Middletown, NY

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

I have worked in facilities providing care for people with special needs . I have worked with different age groups.
I come with two years of working as a substitute for children with autism, down syndrome, and behavioral. I believe we can all have a big impact on children and I am passionate about working with all children to have the most positive impact on their learning and life.
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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I have been working with children with special needs for many years including autism Down syndrome educational difficulties life skills
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Dominica C.


West Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, Reliable, Responsible

I have about 10 years of experience working various babysitting and nannying jobs. In 2019 I graduated with a degree as an occupational therapy assistant and began working with pediatrics at a school for children with special needs. I also have experience working as a lifeguard where I was trained in first aid and CPR. I have...
Dominica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michelle H.


Newfoundland, NJ

$40-50/hr5 yrs exp

NYS Certified Teacher Special Needs

I have my masters from b-6 in students with disabilities and have been teaching for 5 years under that license.
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Stacy B.


Campbell Hall, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 3 Grandma To 1 Experience With Children Of All Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Stacy I have three children and a grandson who just turned 6 months old. I have worked in childcare for over 20 years on and off while working as a cosmetology teacher in between. I have worked in Boces as a para educator with children who have special needs, daycares, and after school programs. I love being able...
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Worked as a one-on-one aide in the goshen school district with a child with ms and autism. Stayed with student througout the day. Helped with schoolwork during class. Graded schoolwork corriculum around student's cognitive ability. Adapted pe classes as well.
Hi! My name is Lauren. I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with my bachelors degree in mathematics. I'm currently in a Public Health Epidemiology masters program online through Drexel University. I just stopped working (after 5 years) as a clinical assistant to an orthodontist. A majority of my patients were children under the age of...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Sarah O.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My Name is Sarah and I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the town if Warwick, with a big family! I have worked at the BOCES school for kids with special needs over in Goshen and have taught at a daycare before, so safe to say kids are kind of my thing, I love working with them! I have lots experience working with all...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westtown, NY

Alisa O.

5.0

Alisa has been an amazing caregiver for my daughter (age 6). My husband and I commute and need to be out of the house by 6:30 am and Alisa has not been late one single day. She gets my daughter on the bus on time every day and is extremely reliable. My daughter also loves playing with her in the...

- Stefanie J.

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day. They were so comfortable with her.

- Brian F.

Ashley A.

4.0

Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would definitely recommend Ashley!

- Jennifer F.

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

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