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Photo of Lucia M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
19 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$25/hour
I am currently a community college student transferring to another school in Fall 2013 to pursue a career in education. I am working on a dual certification in Spanish and Special Education. I absolutely love helping children and spending time with them. I see... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Celiac, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Obesity, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Poughkeepsie.
Photo of Clementina B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
52 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I work with special needs children for about 13 years and I feel I am more than qualified to sit for them. I work with autistic children about the same amount of time.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Poughkeepsie.
Photo of Catherine B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
25 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I recently graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology. I am hoping to also go to nursing school and am interested in getting more experience with special needs individuals. While I have never worked with special needs individuals, I have cared for several... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Poughkeepsie.
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Poughkeepsie, NY
25 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$15-$30/hour
I lived at Camphill Village, a community with adults with special needs in Copake, NY. As an Americorps member for three months, I provided personal care, cooked, and worked with special needs adults. In the process I learned a lot and I am excited to continue... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 60% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Poughkeepsie.
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Poughkeepsie, NY
28 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a recent college graduate from Indiana University South Bend. I earned the highest distinction by graduating with a 4.0 with a General Studies degree. My focuses included elementary education, special education, child development/psychology and children's... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness,...
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Poughkeepsie.
Photo of Jennifer J.
Poughkeepsie, NY
44 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I first started as a caregiver when I was 13. I would go to both of my neighbors houses and help them with the gardening, sit and visit with them, help them with chores, even played piano for them (I only know a couple songs). It was then that I realized how much... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Poughkeepsie, including New Paltz and Pleasant Valley.
Photo of Crystal O.
Poughkeepsie, NY
30 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
I am an experienced Early Childhood Teacher Birth through 2nd grade. I speak English, I'm Italian/Irish! I love to have fun and incorporate each unique family's interests with my own to create a wholesome learning environment. I foster a clean & healthy environment.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Poughkeepsie.
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Poughkeepsie, NY
25 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I enjoy working closely with precocious young women and men with severe developmental disabilities (I have lots of energy). I also help change lives and nurture human potential. I also try to inspire hope, ensure well-being, and promote meaningful life choices.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Poughkeepsie, including Wappingers Falls, Danbury and Middletown.
Photo of Crystal O.
Poughkeepsie, NY
30 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
I am an experienced Early Childhood Teacher Birth through 2nd grade. I speak English, I'm Italian/Irish! I love to have fun and incorporate each unique family's interests with my own to create a wholesome learning environment. I foster a clean & healthy environment.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Poughkeepsie.
Poughkeepsie, NY
24 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have never dealt with any children with special needs. One child who is 2 years old, I babysit now. She has speech deficiencies, so I constantly try to get her to speak, and I try to help her out.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma
Response: Replies to 82% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Poughkeepsie, including Newburgh, Beacon and Rhinebeck.
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Poughkeepsie, NY
38 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a compassionate and caring woman with over 14 years of experience in caring for the disabled and handicapped individuals. I have 5 years experience in caring for children with special needs including diabetics, ADHD, children with g-tubes, and children who... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Poughkeepsie, including Yorktown Heights, Monroe and Cortlandt Manor.
Poughkeepsie, NY
19 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Hello! My name is Fallon. I am a happy, bubbly college freshman who is comfortable working with children with special needs, especially autism or autism-spectrum disorder. I am a psychology major and a peer mentor for a program at Adelphi University, where I act... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Poughkeepsie, including Kingston, New Windsor and Fishkill.
Poughkeepsie, NY
25 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I assisted in a residential program for over three years. I helped coordinate activities and scheduling within the residence. I worked directly with clinicians, nursing, and food service as a team to ensure the health and safety of my clients. I worked with clinicians... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 50 miles of Poughkeepsie, including Poughquag, Hopewell Junction and Carmel.
Erin L.
 
Poughkeepsie, NY
26 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am currently working full-time as a Speech-Language Pathologist at a school for Autism. I have 3 years of experience of working with children with Autism, as well as experience working with children as a camp counselor. I am truly passionate about working with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Poughkeepsie.
Poughkeepsie, NY
28 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
My experience includes: Assist residents with Dementia and Alzheimer's - Experience working on rehab, vent, and long-term units - Receive evening report to start tasks for overnight shift -Assist nurses with ace bandages, enemas, heel booties, MOMs, TED Hoses,... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 3 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Poughkeepsie, including New Milford, Brookfield and New Fairfield.
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