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Michelle G.
Blauvelt, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I've been working with kids for a couple of years, whether it be a full time or the occasional parents night out, I've also worked as a teacher assistant for 1-2 years at a school for kids with special needs. It's been extremely rewarding to see all the kids I've cared for grow up and receive the occasional texts from the...
Rene W.
Nanuet, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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,...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
5.0
"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or...
Reviewed by Trina M.
5.0
(2)
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**Certified Home Health Aide,
Certified CPR, AED
Experience
7/2012 - 4/2022
For the past 10 years I've had the "Honor, Privilege, and Joy to be the Caretaker of a sweet lady who sadly succumbed to Dimencia.
Duties:
Dr appts, meds, hygiene, dressing, cooking, cleaning, meal prep, companion, field trips & late nights when...
5.0
"Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him. "
Reviewed by Mary A.
Stephanie B.
Tarrytown, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...
5.0
"I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right...
Reviewed by Kavita A.
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
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Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 27 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. I have been mommy-helping since I was 12 years old and began independently babysitting when I was 17 years old. I currently nanny 3 full days a week and am available two weekdays and weekends. My childcare resume is extensive as I have traveled the tri-state area...
5.0
"We're so lucky to have found Tiffany, she is a patient, kind caregiver and our kids just adore her. She's easy going and calming while also following through with any rules we set. She's also professional and...
Reviewed by David G.
Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
5.0
"My kids love when Rachel comes, and they go to sleep punctually under her care."
Reviewed by Sara C.
Carolyn C.
Tarrytown, NY
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.
5.0
(1)
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Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
4.0
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I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."
Reviewed by Beth O.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."
Reviewed by Care member
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(4)
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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
5.0
"Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well...
Reviewed by Phil S.
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. "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative....
Reviewed by Douglas M.
5.0
(1)
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For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"
Reviewed by Camille M.
5.0
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My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
5.0
"Ellie was a wonderful, caring, responsible caregiver for my mom. She was knowledgeable in all aspects of senior care and helped us with my mom and all her needs. I would highly recommend her to another...
Reviewed by Bernice T.
5.0
(1)
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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.
5.0
(2)
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Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
5.0
"I hired Natalya to care of my five and eight year old. I found her to be very competent in her care of them. She is someone who is considerate, dependable and proactive. She is also reliable and conscientious....
Reviewed by Tamara L.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...
Reviewed by Care member
4.0
(4)
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I am a dedicated and caring babysitter with years of experience; including with multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I truly love the children I work with. Safety, fun, and learning are my top priorities. I'm fully COVID-vaccinated (Pfizer), CPR-certified, comfortable with pets, and have a flexible schedule.
5.0
"Elise is a wonderful person, very dependable, hardworking and confident. My twin boys love her. She is moving, that's the only reason she won't be babysitting anymore."
Reviewed by Arron N.
5.0
(2)
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I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated in 2022 from Ithaca College where I studied Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish and am currently in graduate school at Lehman College getting my Master's degree. Because of this, I am only looking for a occasional sitting opportunities. I have over 7 years of babysitting...
5.0
"Alexa has been great working with our 4 year old son. She is a reliable & conscientious care taker and speech therapy student who is patient and fun with our son. She also has great communication skills and...
Reviewed by Randee M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Blauvelt, NY
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
Carly G.
5.0
We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or out to dinner. We can relax knowing that our baby is safe and is receiving lots of care...
- Trina M.
Catherine I.
5.0
Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him.
- Mary A.
Stephanie B.
5.0
I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family.
- Kavita A.
Tiffany E.
5.0
We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.
- Gabriela M.
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