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Alexandra V.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter - Flexible Hours

5.0

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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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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...

Noelle V.

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Ryan H.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
5.0
"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself...

Kyra S.

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Joy R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA for 9 years. I was not only able to work with the elderly, but I also have experience working with special needs individuals both young and old in a nursing home and private home setting. I have experience with individuals with MS, traumatic brain injuries and adults with Cerebral Palsy. I am punctual and...
5.0
"Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy with MS, limited mobility, very weak, and dependent on others to meet my daily living needs. Joy enabled me to...

Pete P.

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Jacqueline L.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie nannied for my children (2 and 5) part time for two years. She was punctual, reliable and willing to help out with laundry, cooking, organizing and errands whenever asked. The kids love her!"

Marci P.

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Hope K.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son...

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Kayla F.


Salt Point, NY

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kayla. I'm 25 years old. I've been nannying professionally since I was 17. I've nannied in both NY & Florida. I am CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I have experience will all ages of children, including infants as young as 4 weeks old. I currently nanny full time for a family in...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla was on time, professional, and extremely sweet to our little boy. She texted hourly updates—a helpful thing for a new parent—and made our experience great. "

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Jessie B.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jess is an amazing and dedicated worker. My kids loved her from the moment they met her. She always had fun activities planned for them and the kids never wanted her to leave. I would definitely recommend her."

Andrea Z.

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Whitneyfer A.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$28-44/hr8 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.
Whitneyfer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Whitneyfer is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our kids. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest and trustworthy. She was amazing with my children. You truly can't ask for more. She was a lifesaver to me!! She is the best, I recommend...

Jessica Z.

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Claudia G.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development. Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
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Christine S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience working in an elementary school as a pre-k aide, and have worked in private childcare for the past 2. Additionally I have raised 3 children of my own (one with special needs). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Christine was my son's pre-school teaching assistant and I also had the pleasure to work with her on occasion. She is kind, patient and nurturing to the children. Christine was a burst of positive energy and her enthusiasm was contagious. I was so blessed and...

Maureen L.

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Glenn S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Autistic Support Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 24 years of experience , working with individuals with autism and emotional disabilities. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I also have 8 years experience as a private caregiver of adults aged 30-80 . I am skilled in creating daily scheduling for SDS individuals. I...
5.0
"We hired Glenn for our 23 year old son. He has provided daily support for him. This included transporting him to his scheduled activities and also being a companion for him. Glenn is very trust-worthy, consistent, hardworking, kind, and dedicated. He is also a...

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Carmen P.


Fishkill, NY

$29/hr3 yrs exp

I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabriella! I have a lot of experience as a caretaker and nanny for young children. I love being in the helping role for other people. I consider myself a calm, kind and patient human being. I have a flexible schedule! If you have not found anyone yet please let me know. Sincerely Gabriella
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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Care Part Time or Per Diem!!!

I am currently a Nurse. I have experience in all areas of the medical world from pediatrics, to geriatrics. I have experience with special needs as well.
Erica can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Tiffany V.


Danbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Adventure Seeker With A Passion For Teaching!

Hi my name is Tiff 33 years old. I just got married in October to my amazing husband. I love being outdoors, hiking, nice long walks, going to s nice beach. I have fun and new adventures and am also willing to learn new things from all ages. I started working with children when I was in high school for all ages infant to 12th...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Casandra M.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

My child care experience expands across all age including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I love hide and seek, board games, crafts and music. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through care, attention, and fun! Can't wait...
Casandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kim C.


Woodbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I was a nanny in Michigan for 20 years. I raised 16 children most from birth and long term. I raised preemie twins and worked with special needs. I am a mom now with children that are 8 & 10. I really miss working I loved my job. My husband has a very flexible schedule that will allow me to work.
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Meghan S.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-38/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Meghan and I am a licensed practical nurse. I would like to start nannying while going for my bachelors of nursing. I have 8 siblings and was a mother's helper since I was 8 years young. My younger brother has Down's syndrome so I have experience with special needs.
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child/Elder Care/ Pet Sitting

Hello! I have been a babysitter and nanny since I have been about 14 years old. I have experience in all ages from newborn to teenagers. I love to have fun, but keep a safe environment. I am currently an LPN at an urgent care for 12 years, I just graduated school with my RN so im waiting to take my boards. I have experience...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Allison A.


Danbury, CT

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a recent graduate of Quinnipiac University with a masters degree in occupational therapy. I have been actively babysitting, nannying and pet sitting for many different families for the past 8 years. I have worked at the Brookfield Parks and Rec summer camp for 3 years as well as the Wilton Riding Club summer camp for 2...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wingdale, NY

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.

Ryan H.

5.0

If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...

- Kyra S.

Joy R.

5.0

Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy with MS, limited mobility, very weak, and dependent on others to meet my daily living needs. Joy enabled me to meet them, helped me to exercise,...

- Pete P.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family.

- Lisa M.

Hope K.

5.0

Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...

- Care member

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