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Nacirema H.
Troy, NY
$10-15/hr
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Hey, I'm a daycare director with a new Bachelors degree in English that I got this December 2018. I also have my associates degree in Teacher Education. I have experience working with 0-21 years old. I have many years of experience working with children with special need children/teens/adults. Worked with a montessori preschool....
Natalia G.
Troy, NY
$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have 3+ years of experience with children. I have worked with children of all ages with my moms previous daycare. I have worked as a direct support professional for 4 years now with children/adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. I am currently an Occupational Therapy Student.
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I am an Art Teacher of 23 years in Wynantskill looking to supplement my income with part time after school work. I have experience with special needs kids, kids on the spectrum, and am very loving, patient, creative and fun. I am available 3-6 p.m. M, T, Th, and Friday. Wednesday hours are 4-6. I have first aid training and...
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I started with developmental disabilities about 8 years ago. I worked with people from ranges of ages and worked with many physical and mental disabilities over the years.
Emily K.
Troy, NY
$20-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Emily and I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse (per diem nights) at Boca Regional Hospital. I am interested in doing newborn/child care overnights or during the day to assist moms in the postpartum time. I am also open to other nannying opportunities (night or day). I have experience from ages newborn to school age...
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In all honesty I have no professional experience but I have spent a lot of time around individuals with varying disabilities and disorders. I believe giving the individual dignity and a positive environment can be very beneficial and rewarding for them. But I also understand being assertive but respectful is crucial. With me...
Genassiel R.
Troy, NY
$15-20/hr
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I don't have much experience. But I am looking to build more experience. I have volunteered in a nursing home in the pass for an entire summer.
Luciana P.
Rensselaer, NY
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Private Duty RN Available To Take Care Of Your Child/children
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My background in health care is very versatile. I have been a home care provider and CNA since I was 18 and about 4 years ago became a license professional RN. I enjoy taking care of others and being a facilitator of overall good health maintenance and care. I have over 2 decades of experience working with both children and...
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I am a certified Family Caregiver with NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities for over 3 years now. I am med certified as well as First Aid certified and know CPR. I enjoy working with people and it shows. I look forward to speaking with you regarding your needs.
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Alison M.
Troy, NY
$20-30/hr
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I am a Speech Language Pathologist looking to assist families with child-care. I enjoy working with people of all ages and all abilities.
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I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Sophia G.
Troy, NY
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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I have experience with working with children through the YMCA after school program. My main duties were supervision and providing care to the school aged children. I currently work the ARC where I work with children and adults with special needs.
5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"
Reviewed by Rachel G.
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I am a professional nanny and educator for children of all ages and children with developmental disabilities and delays. I specialize in care for children with special needs and developmental delays, forest schooling, gentle parenting and child-led learning. I am looking for a somewhat flexible position. I would be happy to...
5.0
"We interviewed Kady for a nanny position. It was a great interview and a good use of out time in our search. We were anxious to meet her again as she was the only candidate that we were interested in...
Reviewed by Beth K.
Karin T.
Valatie, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations
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RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
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"I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely...
Reviewed by Carolyn S.
Mary M.
Cohoes, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi this is Mary I am an LPN and I work with an agency for 13 years I've done behavioral health pediatrics one on one care with children with special needs feeding G-tube trach care playing and having fun please let me know if you would like to meet me thank you
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I am a LPN with experience with elderly, dementia, Alzheimer's, special needs, developmentally disabled, and pediatric care. I love being a nurse and working one on one with people. I have home care experience and I am fully vaccinated.
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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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I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's...
Reviewed by Lindsey A.
3.0
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Hi my name is Brianna! I've been a nanny for over 10 years, nine of which I specifically have experience with special needs. I've worked with toddlers right up through adults. I love children, and treat those I take care of like family. I am very reliable and patient, and my schedule is flexible. If you have any questions,...
Hannah B.
Albany, NY
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.
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"Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to...
Reviewed by Alissa R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Averill Park, NY
Sophia G.
5.0
Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!
- Rachel G.
Kady S.
5.0
We interviewed Kady for a nanny position. It was a great interview and a good use of out time in our search. We were anxious to meet her again as she was the only candidate that we were interested in continuing the nanny search with, but we then had a turn of events with another childcare option...
- Beth K.
Karin T.
5.0
I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...
- Carolyn S.
Marisa W.
5.0
My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!
- Lindsey A.
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works incredibly well with our autistic child, really seeking to understand him. But both our kids adore Hannah. She is a great babysitter.
- Alissa R.
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