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Connie C.


Wingdale, NY

$25/hr • 5 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/hr • 4 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, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley R.


New Milford, CT

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

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

5.0

(3)

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley worked for us both as an after school caregiver and babysitter for nights out. My kids (now 5 & 7) love her! She was always on time, and did everything we asked of her. Recently she got sick and found her own replacement so we didn't miss a beat. I would...

Van H.

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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Debra D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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
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: Meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands
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Katie G.


Kent, CT

$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Nanny!

Hi, my name is Katie! I graduated from Kent School and Rumsey Hall School. I have been babysitting for eight years 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 various titles, including mother's helper, babysitter, nanny, tutor, and...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Skylar S.


Sherman, CT

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi families! My name is Skylar. I am 22 years old and live in Sherman, CT. I graduated in December from CCSU with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old in a number of different settings and age groups. I have 3 years of experience working with infants as young as 2...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Dianne D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 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/hr • 3 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rebecca S.


Lagrangeville, NY

$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

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/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Muna S.


Verbank, NY

$27-35/hr • 3 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/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Naila H.


New Milford, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 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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Tanya R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

FUN! Caring and Compassionate! Looking for a night out or break on the weekends, look no further. I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid. I started working...
Tanya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our girls loved spending time with Tanya! I would absolutely recommend her - she was wonderful!"

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Gianina L.


Danbury, CT

$40-50/hr • 10 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
"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,...

Anna A.

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Megan D.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr • 10 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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Alexandra V.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter - Flexible Hours

Hi! My name is Allie, I am a Registered Nurse with my BSN from Boston College. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager (8+ years). I have experience working with children of all ages, newborn - 16 yo, in the daycare setting, and with children with special needs. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I also love...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have an 11 month old and needed a babysitter for a weekend wedding. Not only was Alexandra punctual, she followed all written instructions I left for her. She also asked clarifying questions when she was uncertain about something. I would recommend her for any...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wingdale, NY

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.

Tanya R.

5.0

We have used Tanya on multiple occasions while visiting family in NYC. She has watched all 3 of my boys (one being a newborn). It takes a lot for a mom to feel at ease when trying to find childcare in a new city, but Tanya has made me feel just that. I felt so safe having her watch my boys and...

- Care member

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.

Alexandra V.

5.0

Allie was with us for about 6 months. My daughter was 2.5 at the time and absolutely loved Allie. She was caring, calm, and always patient. While I was working, I never had to even think about the well-being of my child. I always felt at ease knowing that she was in good hands with Allie. Allie...

- Nina D.

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