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Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!

Review for Sophia G. by Rachel G.

Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable.

Review for Janay R. by Eric A.

Mary has done wonderful with our girls, they really listen to her well. My older 2 love having her daughters here to play as well.

Review for Mary L. by Jaclyne M.

Special needs caregivers in Wynantskill, NY

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Eva S.


Wynantskill, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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I am a certified Family Caregiver with NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities for over 3 years now. I am med certified as well as First Aid certified and know CPR. I enjoy working with people and it shows. I look forward to speaking with you regarding your needs.
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Catherine R.


Wynantskill, NY

$22-30/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny With 20 Years Experience Looking For Full-Time Summer Position

Hi! I'm Cat, and I have over 20 years of experience working with children across various age groups, from infants to high school students. I hold dual master's degrees in Special Education and Literacy from UAlbany, and I have worked in many roles, including third-grade teacher, nanny, and summer camp assistant director. My...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Lauren E.


Wynantskill, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Childhood Education Major (Background in Gerontology studies) Worked with people who have special needs. Assisted my grandparents who are handicapped. Volunteered at Seneca Hills Rehabilitation Center through SUNY Oswego. Worked at Appleridge Senior Living Facility
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, visiting nurse, live-in home care, personal care
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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

Rachel G.

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Janay R.


Albany, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

The Fun & Responsible Second Mom !

Hello guys ! My name is Janay and I consider taking care of children as a lifestyle rather than a job because I love them so much. I have 8 years of experience inside and outside of family , including special needs children. I am currently enrolled in school to become a teacher , as I study early childhood education and child...
Janay can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable."

Eric A.

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Mary L.


Rensselaer, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Mary. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old off and on. I'm certified in CNA, HHA, and I'm a teacher's assistant for special needs. I have 8 years experience in dementia and 10 in special needs.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary has done wonderful with our girls, they really listen to her well. My older 2 love having her daughters here to play as well."

Jaclyne M.

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Cynthia T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years being a care giver to my parents, my child with special needs, and patients. I've been parenting for 31 years. I love fur babies/ pets and am open to them being in the home at time of care. I have lots of experience in the medical field. I am very patient, open minded, honest, empathetic and always looking for ways to...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys...

Matthew F.

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was...

Sarah B.

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Tanika Y.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Friend Til The End!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
Tanika can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of my & my children’s needs were always met. She has...

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Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...
Nashanti can also help with: Dementia, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Many years experience volunteering with the Oley Foundation, caring for elderly, children and special needs.
Guiliana can also help with: Companionship, personal care, respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services & more
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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Mother of two wonderful grown daughters. I have worked with several families over the years as a Caregiver and have worked with families of special needs children. I have experience working in a special needs preschool environment and early intervention as an assistant. I enjoy reading with children and can provide...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Julia K.


Troy, NY

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Current Childhood Education Major

Working on getting certifications, including CPR. I have experience teaching dance to children ages 2-12 and working with children with special needs. I have babysit for family friends for years of my life and I am currently a Childhood Education major looking to get my masters in Special Education.
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$16-30/hr3 yrs exp

I work very well with kids and have the patience. I have experience with special needs and I enjoy it!
Nastassia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie M.


Averill Park, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate LPN Available

Current LPN, previous CNA. I am also a current NYS EMT and CPR certified. While employed at Van Rensselaer Manor I had experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Down Syndrome, MS, Cerebral Palsy, feeding tubes, oxygen tubing/changing tanks and probably a multitude of things I am forgetting. Please inquire with...
I have several years of hands-on experience working with children, including those with special needs, and seniors. My compassionate and patient nature allows me to build strong, trusting relationships while providing personalized care and support. I am skilled in creating engaging activities for kids, supporting developmental...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Riley H.


Cohoes, NY

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with school and Cooking/Meals. I am a college student majoring in Special Education and minoring in Spanish! I love working with little kids and would also love to work with children with special needs!
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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