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Jessica H.
Albany, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I work with disabled adults and work with them for 11 years. I enjoy helping others. I am passionate and caring and independent.
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I'm K : ) I've been a professional educator and engaged ally in special education spaces for 16 years. At present, I provide enrichment-focused, relationally-oriented respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
My practice is enrichment-based, meaning I aim to add to a child's...
Abbey G.
Schenectady, NY
$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi, I love spending time with kids and I always make sure they have a great time with me as well! I've been coaching gymnastics for eight years now so I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I've been the summer camp director at a gymnastics facility since 2019, the team director since 2020, and am currently the gym's...
Nicole C.
Delanson, NY
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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My name is Nicole, I am currnetly pursuing my Masters in Special Education and have my Bachelor's in Speech and Hearing Science with minors in Education and Counseling. I have always had a way with kids, babies especially and currently work with students with disabilities. This makes me able willing and able to take care of a...
Savanah F.
Schenectady, NY
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Savanah A 27 Year Old Female With Over 5 Years Of Experience. Feel Free To Ask Any Questions.
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I have been providing direct care & companion care for the last 6 years, for people from 20 to 80 years old. It is something I enjoy doing, it is very rewarding to me. Throughout my years of caregiving I have been recognized for being reliable, punctual, hardworking and having strong communication skills.
Margaret R.
Albany, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Margaret. I'm 21 years old and love working with all children as it comes naturally to me. To work well with children I believe you need to be present, positive and patient. These are my best qualities!
I'm currently pursuing a bachelors in psychology at the University of Albany. I have a lot of expierience...
Camaron A.
Schenectady, NY
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am a freshman in College on a Pre-Med track. I have always loved working with children! I have experience caring for my twin cousins since birth, tutoring and baby sitting a special needs boy in my neighborhood, and cared for a young girl three summers in a row, helping her through the grief of losing her father suddenly. I...
Rene K.
Albany, NY
$10-15/hr
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I have worked with several individuals with special needs. These needs ranged from young children with learning disabilities all the way to seniors with physical and mental disabilities. I am also in a master's program and have experience in education. I have a passion for taking care of others, learning from them, and working...
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Hi! My name is Allison. I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from college. I am the oldest of three and have many young cousins. I have been a camp counselor at a sleep away camp for four years. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. In high school, I was part of a program that specializes in working with special...
Vered O.
Albany, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I grew up at summer camp that focused on the integration of children with special needs into typical, daily activities. As a counselor at said camp, I have had two years experience working with children of various special needs and ages. Watching children grow and learn is the most rewarding thing for me, and I care deeply about...
Ebony G.
Schenectady, NY
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have experience with working with kids & teens who have disabilities. I also have a son who is non verbal and has cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, sickle cell anemia, scoliosis, has a GJ feeding tube and wheel chair bound.
Victoria C.
Albany, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Victoria. I am in graduate school for Early Childhood Psychology & Social Work. I have three younger siblings (ages 19, 10, & 8) & lots of previous experience with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for newborns to toddlers to teens. I have experience caring for children with special needs as well. I'm...
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I grew up in a large family and at a young age, I took care of my younger cousins (infancy-10) and learned to take care of household responsibilities when my parents or aunts and uncles needed help. My first official job was at Parsons Early Head Start at the age of 15 during a Summer Employment Program for youths that was...
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I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
Jerrica E.
Schenectady, NY
$12-19/hr
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I haven't had an special training but I'm a quick learner and have a lot of patience and love. I grew up being told I had all different types of disorders because I was too energetic or because of the way I talk but I've learned to just be myself and love myself and that'll be the same message I'll portray. I'm willing to work...
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Jamie L.
Schenectady, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I started babysitting when I was 11 for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. In high school I went to a program for early childhood while there we did internships one at kindercare with the (2-year-old and 5 years old) and also did an internship at teddy bear daycare with ( 2-year-olds) When I graduated high school I went to...
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Candace B.
Albany, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am currently fully vaccinated including booster. I have over 3 years experience working at Ellis Hospital as a tech. I have over 10 years experience caring for people with disabilities from full care including (bathing, feeding, transferring and lifts)all the way up to just being a companion.
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Allie S.
Albany, NY
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Allie and I am currently a Children & Youth Residential Counselor and I have a BS in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta. At my current job, I work with children with mental health diagnosis, ages ranging from 13-17. I am comfortable with all ages and have a great understanding and interest of maintaining mental...
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Karen C.
Schenectady, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked with all types of disabilities. I have experience in all areas of special needs. I enjoy working with all of the students. Helping them to reach their full potential and learning to socialize. I couldn't think of a more rewarding career.
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I am an easy going person . Who does not spend all day on the phone. I have personal experince with specail needs children and teens. I understand how hard it is to find reliable people you can trust your child with. I have also spent the past year doing vtrauil schooling.
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