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37 special needs caregivers are listed in Hudson, NY

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Hudson, NY

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Amanda B.


Hudson, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

12 Years Special Needs Caregiver Experience

5.0

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I worked as a direct support professional for almost 12 years, and I stayed in the field so long because of how rewarding it can be. While employed at a former agency, I received an employee award for fulfilling the lifelong dream of one of my individuals. At the last agency I was employed at, I received employee of the month...
5.0
"Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age...

Reviewed by Ilze E.

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Stephanie W.


Hudson, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

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I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an exceptional work record and have a lot of experience in all aspects of the nursing field, including pediatrics, geriatrics, vents, assisted feeding machine and so much more. I am CPR and AED certified, therefore I can and will handle emergencies if they occur.
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Ashley C.


Hudson, NY

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Vanessa M.


Hudson, NY

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, I am 46 years old, 14 years experience with kids all ages and with special needs, I' m reliable, really professional and educated, I love pets, enjoy the outdoors, reading, art and crafts, music, theater, play games and cooking. I was in charge of schedule play dates, organize and do light house cleaning, bilingual...
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Thresa C.


Hudson, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Thresa . I have experience with children with special needs , behaviors , mental health , autism ticks & others . I am also a CNA my specialty is dementia & hospice worked at many nursing homes & agency . I am also in the child care field I've had 2x a home exempt day care in my own home . I work also thru a nanny...
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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

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I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
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Tanika W.


Claverack, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

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Hi, I have over 20 years experience as a trained Social Worker. During this time, I have worked with different populations. In my most recent adventure, as I like to call it, I work with individuals with various intellectual disabilities - majorly Autism. I am patient, caring, flexible and adaptable. I love doing arts and...
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Matthew L.


Catskill, NY

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special needs

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Willing to work as aide/nurse. 8yrs of patient exp. I'm a Registered Nurse as of June 2021. Prior I was a Nurse LPN(4yrs). I started @ a Skilled Nursing Facility/ Rehab Center as a house float & fulfilled many roles: whether med/ wound/ floor or charge nurse. For almost 1yr I've been an agency home health Nurse(started as LPN...
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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I worked with Aim Services Inc for 3 years with their self direction program. I helped people with mobility issues, wanting to learn social skills and independence, and so much more. I love working with kids as I am a mom myself but I also have experience working with young adults and seniors. Most of my experience is with...
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Taelor W.


Catskill, NY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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I have worked with children who have special needs one-on-one in the classroom.
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Angela H.


Coxsackie, NY

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a special education teacher. I have experience in ADHD and autism. I am friendly upbeat and knowledgeable. I can follow or make a behavior plan. Vast management needs don't intimidate me. I am intelligent and reliable. Hope to hear from you soon. Angela
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Alyssa C.


Elizaville, NY

$19-24/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Alyssa. I used to work with a little girl who had a very rare disease that she was 5 years old but she had learning abilities as a 2-year-old and wasn't responsive. I do sometimes have my own son with me as well who is 15 months old.
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Alanna N.


Ghent, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked as an early childhood educator and early intervention provider for over 10 years. I am certified to teach in New York State, and have a very safe car. I really enjoy kids, the way they think and move through the world, and I've accumulated a fair amount of knowledge about them over the years. Families with whom I...
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Cindy H.


Saugerties, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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Hi, I worked with children for many years. I've cared for the elderly before teaching and also worked with children of special needs. I came back to where I love being and that is with the elder. I've been caring for the elderly for over 28years. I've worked in nursing homes and privately in many homes. I'm experienced with...
5.0
"My husband and I highly recommend Cindy for senior care. Cindy was an amazing healthcare assistant. Cindy took care of my mother in law for a little over a year when my husband and I were at work. My mother...

Reviewed by Kelly H.

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Dawn F.


Valatie, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

LPN

5.0

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I am a LPN with experience with elderly, dementia, Alzheimer's, special needs, developmentally disabled, and pediatric care. I love being a nurse and working one on one with people. I have home care experience and I am fully vaccinated.
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Cindy H.


Saugerties, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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Hi my name is Cindy I have one son 23. I worked as a Montessori teacher for many years and had my own little private school/daycare for 8years. I've also cared the elderly for the past 8 years.
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Karin T.


Valatie, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

5.0

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RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
5.0
"In full disclosure, I have known Karin for many years. She provided respite for me in taking care of developmentally disabled adults who lived in my home. She was an excellent worker then and with her...

Reviewed by Mary B.

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Willow G.


Saugerties, NY

$49/hr

Gracefully Moving Through Tough Transitions

5.0

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Certified in Neuro-linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Coach, Release Emotional Trauma, Educate on how to meditate, manage pain with breath, move through the discomfort, retrain the brain introducing new patterns, new ways of thinking, behaving, BEing.
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Brenda G.


Saugerties, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Warm And Charismatic Caregiver Looking To Help!

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I don't have specific Senior Care experience, but have provided care for children in various capacities including nanny for 10 years in addition to roles as companion to teens with special needs and house manager to a special needs family.
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Suzanne G.


Greenville, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Registered Nurse 15+ Years Experience

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Professional, caring, and compassionate registered nurse with over 15 years of experience available to take care of your loved one. Specialized in: elderly care, dementia/alzheimers, special needs ID/DD. Asthma care, Diabetic care, HTN care, Wound care, medication administration, injections, assessments, health coaching, case...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hudson, NY

Amanda B.

5.0

Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and skill-building on a number of daily...

- Ilze E.

Cindy H.

5.0

I am a home health care physical therapist and had had the pleasure of working with clients that Cindy cares for. She takes her job seriously and genuinely cares about her clients and their families. She is skilled, attentive and willing to follow through with requests from a therapist such as...

- Carolyn G.

Karin T.

5.0

I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...

- Carolyn S.

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