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I have experience with special needs care. I love what I do and helping people also have experience with old people.
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Schenectady, NY
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- $16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....
Jeff L. says "She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there, my name is Bridget and I am 23 years old! My full time career is job coaching and I am currently finishing my bachelors degree in Social Work! My favorite age group are toddlers, but I have experience with all ages.
I'm looking for a part-time position, mainly evening weekday shifts but have weekend availability as...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm a mom of 3 fantastic teens with a true passion for caring for children. I currently work as a caregiver for adults but deeply miss spending time with little ones. I studied Early Childhood Education in high school, completed a nanny training course, and ran a licensed home daycare for 4 years. I'm CPR/First Aid...
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I have been a behavioral technician for almost 3 years working with autistic children . I have both personal and professional experience.
I have worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for over 30 years. My focus was in special education/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. I also have experience with the geriatric/elder population. I loved my career! Being able to help people is just part of who I am so I would like to continue...
I am a special education teacher. I have been working with people with special needs for over 5 years.
Hi! My name is Tierney and I am 25 years old. I am a junior at The College of Saint Rose and am getting my bachelors in History Education and my Masters in Special Education. I have 12 years of experience with children who are typically developing and who have special needs. I spent a year and a half as a nanny in NJ before I...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hi! My name is Tierney and I am a 33-year-old woman who has 20 years of experience working and caring for children of all ages. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 13. Once I turned 18, I continued working with the same family, but through a respite agency. During that time, I spent 5 years working in a private school...
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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- $16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...
David N. says "Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and...
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...
I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
Crystal H. says "Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
'm a childcare provider with over 10 years of experience, including the past 8 years working in schools. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and have a deep understanding of their unique developmental needs.
I'm patient, calm, and creative, with a talent for helping children feel safe and...
Care Member says "Cuwani was warm and wonderful- the kids took to her immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and I would happily rehire!"
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- $29/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...
Dan M. says "Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey I'm Kelsey!!
I graduated from Le Moyne College with a B. A. in Psychology. I have had a lot of course work in child & adolescent development and behavioral courses. I also have experience working as a part time TA in a preschool and have nannied for lots of families. I'm also a mama to a beautiful 1. 5-year-old little girl!...
Kelly T. says "Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she...
Respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
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I have many years of childcare, senior, special needs and children's mental health care experience. I love working with seniors and helping them with their activities of daily living, getting to know them and their families, and helping them to feel as independent as possible. I enjoy learning the games and activities they love...
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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I am currently 27, have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I began nannying and providing respite care for special needs children and teens in college. I have always been naturally good with children and have a warm, young spirit that babies and kids warm up to easily. I love taking children under my care to group...
Meal prep
errands
home modification
light cleaning
dementia
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New to NY! In FL I managed 4 busy, dual income homes for over 10 years and 2 homes with special needs (chronic renal failure, adult Down syndrome and teen autism) for over 7 years.
My own children are 20 and 19. Army MI stationed in Hawaii and Navy DC stationed in Virginia. They are well on their way to the next chapter of...
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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Hi there! My name is Liliana and I am reaching out because I'd love to be considered as a nanny for your family! I have about three years of experience babysitting/nannying ages 1-12 while I was in college (as well as babysitting for family friends since then), and for the past two years I've been working in both special...
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Lauren M.
She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals...
- Jeff L.
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.
Megan N.
Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with...
- David N.
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