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Jodie R.

Experienced Momma With 20+ Years Experience

Altamont, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom with 20+ years of experience in childcare, special needs and elderly care. I am flexible, reliable, loving, patient and am looking for the perfect family to help.
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Alicia B. From Sayville, NY

Altamont, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alicia. I am a 25-year-old young lady. I am warm, sweet, nurturing, and extremely patient. I have a real passion for care giving and have an abundance of experience. I have 10+ years experience in child care, nannying, house managing, special needs caretaking, disabled adult caretaking, etc. I hold a degree in...
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LPN/Aide Available Part Time/Per Diem For All Of Your Home Care Needs!

Voorheesville, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
13 years of experience, various settings as a CNA, life skills assistant, home care aide, and LPN of 12. 5 years as well. Med administration, CPR, assist with ADLs and household needs. I have worked with special needs/Autistic youth and adults, several patients and clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's through the...

Leesha Y. says "Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home"

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Experienced Nanny Availale

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...

Alitza S. says "Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

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Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Recent graduate of Hope College, Holland MI. BA Psychology. Over my years of college, I have nannied consistently for a family in Holland, as well as gaining experience with children in educational settings as well as working with children with special needs. I have experience with the adult special needs populations as well. My...

Amy S. says "Abbie has worked with our family for four years while she's been in college. We have two kids, now 11 and 8. She picked them up from school, would help them...

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Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes

Cathy O. says "Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit...

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Special Needs Nanny

Albany, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Albany, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver. My background as a certified teacher, specializing in students with special needs, allows me to bring a unique perspective to childcare. I am currently looking to make some extra money outside of school hours. I am also available for August weekdays before the school year begins. I...
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Responsible, Flexible And Fun!

Voorheesville, NY

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Grace. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and have a lot of experience working with kids. I have more than 8 years of experience working as a babysitter/nanny, camp counselor and daycare/after-school care provider. I also have worked with children with special needs. I love working with kids of all ages and...
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Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialties in Toxicology and Occupational health; working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs condition persons. My priority at work is centered in: safety, happiness and general wellbeing. Please call me. Mercedes
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was working in health care for 25 years and at a hospital for over 14 years. I'm am now working as a DSP in a day hab facility with kids and adults with different types disabilities and behaviors. I am available at different times throughout the day and more so in the evenings. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out...
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Mature, Experienced, Masters In Special Ed, Part Time Hrs

Schenectady, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Currently a special education teacher for 36 years. Would love to work with infants to young elementary age children on a part time/occasional basis. I teach full time in the Guilderland School District but would love to work 1-2 days a week after school with a flexible schedule. In the summer, I would be available a few days a...
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Basic Mental And Medical Special Needs Care Provider

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
All my life I have had a passion for working with special needs children. My youngest brother is speech and developmentally delayed, and I have been working with him his entire life to ensure that he gets the proper care and respect that he deserves--whether it be emotional support and counseling, tutoring in the various...
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Part Time Caregiver

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with Special needs children for 30 years now. I also am an employee of AIM for disabled individuals who get services. I am a teacher full time during the day. I love working with children and the families we serve. It gives me great joy to see what they have accomplished and to share that goal with them!
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Schenectady, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have worked with disabled adults, as well as adults with special needs and was a bus monitor for kids with special needs. I enjoy how happy they are, I just have trouble lifting because I have a bad back. I worked as a direct support professional with AIM services and Wildwood.
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Part-time Caregiver

Albany, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I graduated from Marist in 2019 with a master's degree in school psychology and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I am currently in my fourth year as a school psychologist and am working at an elementary school with students in grades K-5 in upstate New York. I also have 7 years of experience working as an applied behavior...
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Dependable And Trustworthy Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hi, my name is Brooke, I am 31 and I am looking to care for someone who may need a little extra one on one help. I have previous experience caring for autistic children. I enjoy, cooking a lot and photography. I am dependable and hardworking.
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Schenectady, NY

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$49/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Carolina I started doing home care helping my grandmother and also my aunt I have more than 10 year experience in home care and other needs love to help others and care like family. and also have house keeping experience and more.
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
My name is Melessa and I am a mom of 12-year-old twin boys. I have many years of experience taking care of children, including nannying full time for 2 children (ages 6 and 2). I'm hardworking, reliable, kind, loving, and caring. I have experience with special needs. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record. I'm...
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Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have served a direct support employee for 8 years, demonstrating a caring, compassionate, and committed approach to my responsibilities. Through my experiences, I have developed a strong communication skills and attention to detail.
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Altamont, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Altamont, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Brittany K.

Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in...

- Leesha Y.

Judith S.

Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is...

- Alitza S.

Abbie H.

Abbie has worked with our family for four years while she's been in college. We have two kids, now 11 and 8. She picked them up from school,...

- Amy S.

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