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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cohoes, NY

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Cohoes, NY

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Sandy P.


Cohoes, NY

$25/hr

Bottled Sunshine- Here To Help ADHD/ASD/Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I am an established Self Direction Professional with Wildwood Programs and am currently working part time with 1 client. I have 25 years of experience as a Store Manager has afforded me advanced training with teaching, communication, effectively handling many learning styles and bringing out the best in every individual. ADHD...
5.0
"Sandy is wonderful. She cleans for us weekly and does a fantastic job. She's reliable and hardworking. My house has never looked better and she's a super nice and caring person. I highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Gena G.

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Mary M.


Cohoes, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

4.0

(4)

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I am looking to provide childcare in your home. I am a mom to a 26 yr old and 21 yr old twins who were premature. I believe hands on experience is the best. I have been providing childcare since I was 16 years old. I have had some paid experience being a night nanny to infant twin boys. Besides having experience with twins I...
5.0
"I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!"

Reviewed by Melissa P.

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Kady S.


Cohoes, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Gentle Caregiver

4.2

(5)

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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.

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Moriah A.


Cohoes, NY

$20/hr1 yrs exp

LPN

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LPN with 10+ years in the medical field. I have experience working in home settings as well as acute care settings and hospice. I'm soft spoken, organized, and have endless patience.
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Sarah B.


Cohoes, NY

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Sarah. I don't have a large amount of experience with special needs but the bit I do have has been amazing to me. I've spent about a year working with spectrum preschoolers. I believe everyone deserves love, respect, and patience. I've been told I'm very patient and understanding, especially with children. I...
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Riley H.


Cohoes, NY

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with school and Cooking/Meals. I am a college student majoring in Special Education and minoring in Spanish! I love working with little kids and would also love to work with children with special needs!
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Nicole L.


Cohoes, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my Name is Nicole, I've worked in healthcare the last 10 years! I've did at home cases along with working in a nursing home. I have had my CNA certification and now I have PCA, HHA & PA certificates as well. I cook, clean, & do personal care. I know how to use different lifts such as stand lift, total lift and ceiling lift...
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Emily D.


Clifton Park, NY

$14-18/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

4.5

(3)

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Hello my name is Emily, I am a 26-year-old nanny! I currently bring my son(2) to work with me. I have over 7 years experience in daycare/school setting! I have experience with special needs as well as elderly individuals! I currently work Wednesday and Thursday with every other Tuesday! I am looking for a position where I can...
4.0
"Emily lives in our neighborhood. I've had her over to the house to help watch my children on several occasions (I have twins). Many times I would be running a quick errand or doing some chores while she was...

Reviewed by Morgan M.

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Teresa K.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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I have 30 years experience as an LPN in the Behavioral Health field. as part of my employment history, I have been a Director of a Women and Children's Halfway house in Albany, NY. I was responsible for the care of 14 mothers with their children that ranged from newborns to age 10. more recently I provided after school care to a...
5.0
"Tell us about your experience with Teresa K."

Reviewed by Praveen Y.

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Hannah B.


Albany, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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.
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...

Reviewed by Alissa R.

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Barbara O.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Career Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I have been a professional nanny / house manager for over 25 years and have helped many families. I am a certified newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins and special needs children. I have tutored and helped school age children with homework. Although the children...
5.0
"Barbara has worked with us for the last few months, and would still be working with us if she was not moving. Although it breaks our hearts to lose Barbara, we know that she will be an amazing addition to...

Reviewed by Jennifer M.

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Sarah C.


Troy, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have a lot of experience caring for children for about 16 years now and I enjoy it thoroughly. I went to college for Early Childhood Special Education and I absolutely love teaching children. Alongside my professional experience, I have two daughters of my own, one of whom is on the spectrum, so I also have personal experience...
5.0
"Sarah is truly missed as she quickly became a part of our family and helped us out continuously for 2 years. She was always there, even in the middle of the night when I had my 2nd child. One of the kindest...

Reviewed by Lori D.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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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.

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Nacirema H.


Troy, NY

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Future Teacher

5.0

(1)

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Hey, I worked as a daycare director. I have a Bachelors degree. As well as 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 needs children/teens/adults. Worked with a traditional as well as a Montessori preschool lead...
5.0
"Worked with my family! She was amazing!"

Reviewed by Tiffany J.

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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 bringing them to after school activities. We would highly...

Reviewed by David N.

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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

5.0

(3)

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Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
5.0
"My experience with Sonia D. has been very positive. As a care giver, she possesses a number of positive qualities. I find her to be considerate and thoughtful when dealing with my needs. She is medically...

Reviewed by Brian G.

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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

4.8

(5)

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As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
5.0
"Ellie is a joy to work with, responsible and loving. Ellie began watching my two children when my youngest son was less than 3 months old. She took care of both my son and my 2 year old daughter. As a...

Reviewed by Carrie S.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

5.0

(5)

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Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...
5.0
"Judith is my mother. I am writing this review as a testimony of how wonderful she is as a mother and as a grandmother. Judith is a very loving and patient mother who has raised my brother and me. She has...

Reviewed by Tamara S.

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Emily S.


Clifton Park, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Some Of My Best Experiences

4.2

(5)

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I started my career working after school with children and with infants in a center. From there I moved to learning centers where I worked with infants from 6 weeks to 9 months of age. I helped develop sleep schedules when appropriate for the babies, bottle feeding and introducing new foods with parents'. I have worked as a...
5.0
"Emily is absolutely amazing! My daughter loves her and my daughter is so excited when Emily comes. Emily was so good about easing my daughter in and slowly gaining her trust. She reads her books, solves puzzles...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cohoes, NY

Sandy P.

5.0

Sandy is wonderful. She cleans for us weekly and does a fantastic job. She's reliable and hardworking. My house has never looked better and she's a super nice and caring person. I highly recommend her.

- Gena G.

Tammy S.

5.0

I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!

- Melissa P.

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.

Emily D.

5.0

We hired Emily after searching on Care.com for a date night sitter for our four young boys. We have now used Emily multiple times! She is extremely dependable, responsible, and responsive. She was easily able to handle our four boys- ages 6, 4, 2, and 1. She has been extremely flexible. I will be...

- Richard H.

Teresa K.

5.0

Tell us about your experience with Teresa K.

- Praveen Y.

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Ratings for Cohoes, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cohoes, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.