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I am attentive to all needs. I will follow all requirements from the parents regarding special-needs issues for children.
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Kelcie M.
Tomkins Cove, NY
$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Degree in recreational therapy, strength based approach. Kind, empathetic, attentive, and energetic!
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I am a mother of three children. 17, 10 and 8. I am caring, compassionate, energetic, playful, adventurous and just like to have fun. I have clean driving license, reliable transportation and I LOVE to have fun. Your child/ren will never be bored with me. I am also in school pursing an RN degree. Aside from my personal...
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Hi I have been a nanny for 17 plus years, and also love old people. Interested in being a companion and also can help around the house .
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
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Holly O.
Mahwah, NJ
$20-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy.
I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references.
I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids.
I am fun, loving, active person!
Reach out to see if we are a fit!
Rene W.
Nanuet, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I started looking after kids from the age of 15. I'm very patient and open-minded. I love to participate in activities with the kids. I have a very broad perspective on kids as I have experience with both my own country and in America. I have also dealt with kids with special needs.
I'm mostly interested to help on the...
5.0
"My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks,...
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Gabriella C.
Campbell Hall, NY
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Gabriella, I hope this message finds you well! Love for children is something that runs deep in me, with my dream to be in early childhood development. I love outdoor times, creativity, interactive play and exploration during all seasons. I also have experience with special needs children, as they hold a great...
5.0
"Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered. "
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Samantha C.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
5.0
"Best babysitter around.. My 2.5 year old son ABSOLUTELY loves her..She is always on time and very flexible. Sam is amazing "
Reviewed by Toni D.
5.0
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I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my...
Reviewed by Leilani D.
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Hi, my name is Mirta! I'm a 21-year-old junior at Nyack College and my major is pastoral ministry. One my goals in life is to open up a counseling center in my community that gives people room to vent, get advice, and even get prayer. I want it to be free and open to the public so that my community can move towards complete...
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I am a college student majoring in elementary and special education! I have always been babysitting and a camp counselor and love to work with children. I have experience with special needs as well!!
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"Emily drove my daughter to school for almost a week. It was a difficult time for our family because our regular sitter unexpectedly quit. Emily was punctual, readily replies to text and was honest with her...
Reviewed by Maria I.
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I work as a Health Aide. I work with patients of all ages and different health conditions. Love to help as much as I can.
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Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages.
I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
5.0
"Very friendly and hard working!
My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."
Reviewed by Sabrina W.
Cassie W.
Middletown, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
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"Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our trust. Beautiful care, daughter slept the whole night :) Would...
Reviewed by Natalie N.
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I am a previous daycare teacher with over 4 years of experience including dealing with children with special needs my genuine love, passionate care and friendly tone for children sets me apart, if you need professionalism and efficient care for your children I am the right choice.
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"Amazing job, very respectful and responsible "
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Ashley A.
Goshen, NY
$21-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.0
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Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
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"Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very...
Reviewed by Jennifer F.
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Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I have just moved to the Newburgh area from Arizona. I have about 16 years of childcare experience, from babysitting to working in the behavioral health field for special needs kiddos. Currently I hold my BLS certification, RBT license and am a CNA in the states of Arizona and New York. I am...
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"She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very...
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5.0
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I have an extensive background in childcare. I began babysitting assisted at 11 and on my own with my first real job at 14. I have the most experience in children newborn up to 6 but I do have experience with ages up to 13 along with special needs. In the past I have cared for my cousin who has cerebral palsy. I am currently...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arden, NY
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
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Rene W.
5.0
My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks, reading and sometimes putting him to bed when I had date nights.
- Care member
Gabriella C.
5.0
Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered.
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Samantha C.
5.0
Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible and goes above and beyond for the kids she cares for. We would not ever hire anyone else besides Sam to care for our son. Our son also has special...
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Grace S.
5.0
Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...
- Leilani D.
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