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Deborah H.

I Am A Dedicated Individual Who Has An Ambition To

Cold Spring, NY

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
personal care
transportation
I have worked as a DSP for a year and six months with special needs kids. I also work a Receptionist for over 6 years.
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Marianne L.

Open To Work

Mahopac, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...

Ramona P. says "She did a great job ! I highly recommend her"

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Stephanie L.

Stephanie-

Mahopac, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I graduated from New York University last year and I am currently working as an Elementary School Social Worker. I have 10 years of child care experience; infants, toddlers, grade school, twins, and children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with early intervention ages and grade school ages on social...

Leslie H. says "Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter."

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Hope K.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...

Care Member says "Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She...

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Carmen P.

Fishkill, NY

5.0(0)
from
$29/hr
3 years experience
I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
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Laura D.

Summer Caregiver Available

Cornwall on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.

Care Member says "Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel...

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Eulendar L.

Carmel, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi family, I hope all is well. My name is Eulendar and I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful interesting personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare...

Care Member says "she was awesome ! my child has been with me and dad her entire life and this was her first time being with someone knew ! Eulendar came and was...

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Stacy D.

Experienced

Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. I have had many children in my home while raising my own, in the past few years I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3...

Melissa R. says "Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an...

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Erika H.

PCA

New Windsor, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Erika , I have experience for 10 years working with elderly population , alhzeimer brain injury diabetes , down sindrome .

Care Member says "Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to work with. I...

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Cheriene M.

Fun, Caring Nanny

New Windsor, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I'm Cheriene, I'm 23 years old, and a recent alumna of SUNY Albany. I've spent a lot of times at jobs I felt were draining my energy and finally discovered what was meant for me, nannying. My passion of babysitting came from babysitting my brothers to help my parents out while they worked....

Care Member says "Cheriene was an exceptional nanny to our 19 month old daughter! She was with us from the time she was 11-18 months old. We absolutely loved how reliable...

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Tanya R.

Fun Sitter

Hopewell Junction, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
FUN! Caring and Compassionate! Looking for a night out or break on the weekends, look no further. I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid. I started working...

Care Member says "We have used Tanya on multiple occasions while visiting family in NYC. She has watched all 3 of my boys (one being a newborn). It takes a lot for a mom...

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Roxanna L.

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Lake Peekskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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...

Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

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Debbie B.

Teacher Assistant

Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule. I started working with kids when I started working with the board...

Care Member says "Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"

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Joy R.

Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

Hopewell Junction, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a CNA for 9 years. I was not only able to work with the elderly, but I also have experience working with special needs individuals both young and old in a nursing home and private home setting. I have experience with individuals with MS, traumatic brain injuries and adults with Cerebral Palsy. I am punctual and...

Pete P. says "Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy...

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Arlyn R.

Certified NY Teacher

Newburgh, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have experience working with children and enjoy being around them. I have babysat and nannied since my teen years. I have held nanny jobs with the same families for years. I have a degree in Deaf Education and have been teaching for the past 15 years. I am currently certified to teach in New York and have been able to do it...
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Sydney G.

Putnam Valley, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a current student at Suny Buffalo. I've worked with kids for many years now in multiple settings. Childcare centers, camps, babysitting and special needs sports programs. I love working with kids!
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Jestine G.

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have a special needs brother who I have cared for since he was a baby and I am the oldest of 7 children and have a child of my own so I have tons of experience working with all types of children!
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Katherine H.

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Fishkill, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have been caring for people with special needs and the Elderly community for a few years now. I love the joy it brings me.
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Hennessys F.

Newburgh, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi I'm Hennessys a Compassionate, trustworthy, and collaborative professional with the proven ability to provide optimal support to patients, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain attention to detail. who can uphold confidentiality and develop lasting relationships. Years of experience taking care of patients with...
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Candice Z.

Meet Candice

Shrub Oak, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Candice! I have experience babysitting children for roughly 5 years now and absolutely adore children. I have experience babysitting infants to grade school children, as well as children with special needs (autism). During my high school years I was involved in the preschool program and took classes on early...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Cold Spring, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Marianne L.

She did a great job ! I highly recommend her

- Ramona P.

Stephanie L.

Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter.

- Leslie H.

Hope K.

Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above &...

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