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Connie C.


Wingdale, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient Miracle Worker

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I am the mother of two children on the Autism Spectrum and through hard work got both to speak. One now attends college and the other lives at home with us as unfortunately she is not as high functioning. For our daughter I ran an at home ABA program for nearly a decade. I know the challenge, effort and patience it takes to help...
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Megan W.


Wingdale, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Care Giver/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 32 years old. I currently am a stay at home mom with a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old. I have much experience watching children and working with children with special needs. I also have extensive care and knowledge with working with elderly and mentally challenged adults. I cared for a woman for 14 years who unfortunately...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tiana M.


Poughquag, NY

$20-21/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Daycare Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm moving downstate to the Hudson Valley region in July and looking for the perfect position before I make the move. I'm a student who just wrapped up an Associate's, and is certified both as a Child Development Associate and in Early Childhood Education. In addition to my certifications and degree, I've also just finished my...
Tiana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiana has been our full-time nanny for well over a year and has become a part of our family. We love her positive energy, her great attitude, and her patience with our kids is unmatched. Tiana has experience teaching in a preschool environment and brings that...

Pia J.

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Ashley R.


New Milford, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Caregiver For Children And Pets

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"From the moment we first met Ashley, we knew she was exactly who we wanted to look after our kids. And we were happy to see, that we were correct. Most importantly, the kids (6 and 8 years old) were happy with her. When the kids came home from school, she would...

Stephanie W.

Hi, I'm Mary Carolyn (Carly) and I have a rich background in childcare, having cared for children aged 0-13, worked with special needs clients aged 8-23, and worked as a nanny for a3-month-old. Additionally, I worked as a private piano teacher for a home school group and enjoy implementing music in the lives of kids. Currently I...
Mary Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Debra D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN.

I've been a Lpn for 35 plus years. I have a vast amount of expierence with all age groups. Looking to care for you or your loved ones
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Brenda L.


Pawling, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience Sitter Looking For Part Time Job

With seven years of experience caring for the elderly and five years driving children and special needs adults as a school bus driver, I've developed patience, safety awareness, and a nurturing approach-qualities essential for childcare. As a bus driver, I ensured children felt safe, listened to, and cared for, especially...
Skills:

CPR

Hi I am a college student at the university of Connecticut hoping to join the pre-med path. I am CPR certified and am also an emt. I have worked in the hospital ER for two years, due to Covid I decided to take a break. I am comfortable with caring for children, special needs, and helping out elderly. I am very patient,...
Stephannie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation
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Katie G.


Kent, CT

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Nanny!

Hi, my name is Katie! I've graduated from Kent School and Rumsey Hall School. I have been babysitting for eight years now, and have gained experience with kids of all ages, with up to four at a time, including twins and kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety of titles, including mother's helper, babysitter, nanny,...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dianne D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been an LPN for 25 years and have enjoyed taking care of many people with varied needs. I am dependable, respectful and happy to care for those in need. I love bedside nursing and assisting those in need to promote their best quality of life.
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Reily W.


Poughquag, NY

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Big Sister

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I started as a mother's helper to my aunt and still babysit her kids today. In the past I babysat my little brother when my mom went back to work. I have experience watching multiple kids of different ages as well kids with special needs. I enjoy interacting with kids, doing...
Reily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion is to support children's growth and development by providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. I have a patient and calm personality, and I'm also creative and imaginative, which helps me engage children in...
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Carolyn T.


New Milford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-Live Out Available

Hello! I began volunteering at my local Cerebral Palsy Center when I was 14 yrs old, and continued volunteering, eventually landing employment as a teacher and client coordinator there. That was where it all started. I have since worked with adults and children with Autism, MS, Down Syndrome, etc. I am a Speech/Language...
I have 8 years of professional childcare experience in the New Milford school district, but I've been working with children since I was 13 helping to run art camps for the Village Center for the Arts. I don't mind helping with travel or grocery shopping, and I also have experience in catering and a passion for cooking and baking...
Lorina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Muna S.


Verbank, NY

$27-35/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Muna I am a certified nurse assistant. I love what I'm doing. I'm very patient person I am caring loving always on time take my job serious always willing to learn new things

Vanessa A.


New Milford, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

SAHM Available To Help Out

I am a mom of 3 and a former special needs preschool teacher. I have a masters in education, and am NYS certified. I love kids, and pets! I love working with children, and have experience in both special and general education. I have basically worked with kids my whole life, and am a mom to 3 of my own (8, 6 and 3 years old). I...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Naila H.


New Milford, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Past care in pediatrics, geriatrics, immunizations, allergy and asthma and gastroenterology. I have been a LPN for 23 years.
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Isabelle C.


Brookfield, CT

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Very Reliable!

I am a certified babysitter for years. I love children of all ages and have experience watching them. I am available to help with school work. I can offer overnight care, and am good with animals so they are not a problem. I also have experience with some special needs kids. I do have a job but I do not work weekday mornings and...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German Shepherd). We have been using her for over a year and totally...

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Gianina L.


Danbury, CT

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a clinical nurse assistant with experience in special needs. I have experience with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Works very hard and very hands on. I am a quadriplegic and had the pleasure of working with her for 4 years now, and changed my life completely. Whoever hires Gianina would be very lucky! I wish she would have moved down south with me because she is very good at...

Vicky A.

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Megan D.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Certified

I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wingdale, NY

Tiana M.

5.0

Tiana has been our full-time nanny for well over a year and has become a part of our family. We love her positive energy, her great attitude, and her patience with our kids is unmatched. Tiana has experience teaching in a preschool environment and brings that expertise into the home, which has been...

- Pia J.

Ashley R.

5.0

We've had Ashley babysit our 9-month-old son a few times now, and plan to hire her again any time we need a sitter. She is calm, collected, and capable. She has plenty of experience and knows what she's doing, and our son loves her. Anyone would be lucky to have Ashley watching over their kids.

- Sivan B.

Isabelle C.

5.0

Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German Shepherd). We have been using her for over a year and totally trust her with our most precious,...

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Gianina L.

5.0

Gianina is a treasure! She is the total package. My family adores her. The care for my handicapped daughter was impeccable. Gianina approach is kind, caring, gentile. We love her. If my family , I would take her with us! There is not a more loving, hard working, family oriented person. Anyone who...

- Anna A.

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