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Maggie K.


Arden, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

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SUMMARY An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
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Rachael W.


Southfields, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

5.0

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Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much, that I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
5.0
"Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I...

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Elizabeth A.


Monroe, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced D.O.E. Certified Nanny Fulltime Only

4.7

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I am a Certified Para Professional since 2008 Department of Education district 75. Other Certifications include: CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Infectious Disease, and Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Lock Down Safety. I have worked with students in school setting and Private in home care. I have assisted students...
5.0
"Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a...

Reviewed by Christina F.

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Gia E.


Monroe, NY

$14-50/hr20 yrs exp

Gia's Bio - Looking Forward To Working With You! :)

5.0

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I'm Gia, 32, from Greenwood Lake, NY. I am newly married to my husband and we have a beautiful 4-year-old girl who will soon be headed to Kindergarten in the fall! My portfolio starts in Tuxedo Park (where I attended middle school) when I was 12 and worked as a "mother's helper" whom with I have traveled over seas with and was...
5.0
"Gia is an exceptional person. She is very competent , compassionate and loving . She is punctual and dependable and is an asset to any employer"

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Emily M.


Monroe, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Safety For All

5.0

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I am a certified lifeguard with both CPR and First Aid training. I have worked in a Girl Scout camp for 3 summers where I have taught girls of all ages to swim while ensuring their safety and to of course ensure they are having fun! I also was a faith formation teacher/assistant for 6 years to children from the ages of 5-14 and...
5.0
"Emily is very good with kids. She’s calm, she listens and she plays well with them. She is responsible and reliable. Every time I leave her to care for my children’s I know they are in good hands. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Viergelie M.


Garnerville, NY

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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I have experience working with children with special needs such as Autism, Asperger's, and other disabilities. Also I've worked more than 26 years as a caregiver. I am CNA and CPR certified. It would be a great pleasure to continue supporting and caring for those with special needs.
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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

(1)

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I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Gillian D.


Sloatsburg, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

5.0

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Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
5.0
"Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes...

Reviewed by Mary M.

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Eileen N.


Highland Mills, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is eileen I am 61 years old and a retired elementary school teacher and mother of three daughters and two infant granddaughters. I have experience caring for infants through elementary school. I have also cared with children with autism and special needs . I can cook meals, help with homework, bathing. I love all...
5.0
"Eileen is a trustworthy, helpful and loving. Mother of three adult daughters whom she has a great relationships with"

Reviewed by Rachael D.

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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
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Adryanna C.


Pomona, NY

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Adryanna! I am a mother of two, in my personal time I enjoy taking my daughters to the park, reading stories, doing crafts and singing songs. I have years of experience with babysitting and have been an assistant teacher since 2021. I have worked with children from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. I also have...

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I love working with people of all ages and all needs. From senior care to child care to special needs care, it is my passion. I am hardworking , honest and trustworthy.
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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been working my entire life with people of all ages with developmental disabilities in different capacities. My experience also includes working more specifically with adults with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, brain trauma, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and people within the autistic spectrum. Contact me for more...
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Bonnie S.


Tomkins Cove, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm glad you're looking at my profile because I have a lot of experience and education. My paid experience is working primarily with people with special needs, spanning from infancy to very old age. I raised my own daughter who has down syndrome and is now doing very well. I helped take care of my mother who had dementia and...
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Melissa B.


Pomona, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Melissa and I'm currently a nursing student. In my free time I really enjoy being outdoors, reading and spending time with my family (especially my nephews). While working at the hospital in pediatrics I realized how helping and working with children is my true passion. I like knowing I can positively impact their...
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Cayla S.


Garnerville, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...
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Alex P.


Highland Mills, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Taker Available

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Hi! I'm Alex, and I am 27 years old, currently teaching Kindergarten virtually at a charter school. This is my third year teaching and I have previously taught 2nd grade and 4th grade. In addition, my younger brother has Down syndrome, and I have been around children with special needs my entire life. I am looking for a...
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Gerry G.


Harriman, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

School Monitor For Special Students @ MWCSD

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My experience as a school monitor and a health care provider for elderly and special people makes me a better person. As a monitor at the school I make sure that students are focused on their tasks. My experience as a health care provider helps me more to love what I'm doing. I treat and help my patients the way I want to be...
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Yahdira D.


Highland Mills, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I love children I love working with children. I have my own children so I understand completely How this parenting game works I'm here to just help out In my community. I am attending Lehman college to be a speech pathologist. I work for the Board of Education for 6 years with special needs children.
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Maggie G.


Monroe, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been working with children for 26 years. I have experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs. I also take care of the elderly as well, I have 15 years experience working with dementia patients. I work a school schedule Monday thru Friday and follow a school calendar with holidays and breaks...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arden, NY

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...

- Care member

Elizabeth A.

5.0

Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and structured learning environment. She...

- Christina F.

Gia E.

5.0

Gia is an exceptional person. She is very competent , compassionate and loving . She is punctual and dependable and is an asset to any employer

- Care member

Emily M.

5.0

Emily is very good with kids. She’s calm, she listens and she plays well with them. She is responsible and reliable. Every time I leave her to care for my children’s I know they are in good hands.

- Care member

Gillian D.

5.0

Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the children. She is exceptional at...

- Mary M.

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