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Sharon K.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Teacher. Looking For A Great Family !!

5.0

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Hi, my name is Sharon. I have 20 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny for a little over 9 years now. I started with a family of three children and 2 dogs. They moved onto school and I then became a nanny for 2-year-old twins, I was with them since they were 3 months old. Currently a nanny for 3 children...
5.0
"Sharon is a person with a special heart. She was meant to work with children. You can tell that she loves it - from the way she engages, comes up with games and songs, and talks to and about children and their...

Reviewed by Nasim K.

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Tanika Y.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Friend Til The End!

5.0

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Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
5.0
"I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

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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
"Super easy going and attentive to my son. Played with him for hours, he enjoyed her!"

Reviewed by Kristin B.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

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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 an amazing Nanny. She took care of my two children with enthusiasm and diligence. One of my children has Autism and is nonverbal. Judith was very patient with him and understood his needs. She...

Reviewed by Parker O.

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Jessica C.


Delanson, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been supporting folks with a variety of needs in their homes, in the community, providing job support, and in a school setting for the past eight years. I worked as a Personal Care Assistant while I was in college, and spent the past six years as an elementary special educator working with students presenting with Autism,...
5.0
"Jessica is a professionally licensed educator (VT) and has served families with children with significant, exceptional and unique learning needs from a variety of intense disabilities. Jessica is patient,...

Reviewed by Melissa S.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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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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Mary L.


Rensselaer, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hello my name is Mary. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old off and on. I'm certified in CNA, HHA, and I'm a teacher's assistant for special needs. I have 8 years experience in dementia and 10 in special needs.
5.0
"Mary has done wonderful with our girls, they really listen to her well. My older 2 love having her daughters here to play as well."

Reviewed by Jaclyne M.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

5.0

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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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Rachel C.


Albany, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have worked with individuals of varying disabilities for 10+ years. I'm a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and have two masters, one in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis and the other in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I'm a general and special education teacher birth through 6th grade. I practice ABA...
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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Love Kids!!!

5.0

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I have three kids of my own oldest is 16 youngest is 6. My youngest is disabled so I have experience with special needs as well as I worked in human service field for 10 years between adults and children. I also have two dogs so pets are no issue for me. I prefer something off the books. I have experience with dementia, pretty...
5.0
"She's very loving great with all ages and is a well round woman "

Reviewed by Arianna A.

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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

5.0

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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
"Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be...

Reviewed by Sarah C.

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Teresa K.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

5.0

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I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....
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"She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no...

Reviewed by Jeff L.

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Abbie H.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Recent graduate of Hope College, Holland MI. BA Psychology. Over my years of college, I have nannied consistently for a family in Holland, as well as gaining experience with children in educational settings as well as working with children with special needs. I have experience with the adult special needs populations as well. My...
5.0
"Abbie is a lovely, intelligent young woman and is amazing with children of all ages. I have an eleven-year-old daughter who enjoys spending time with Abbie and sees her as a role-model, and my two-year-old son...

Reviewed by Jaime G.

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Barbara O.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Career Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

5.0

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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 worked for me for nearly 2 years, six hours a week. She primarily cared for my almost-2-year-old son and on occasion my five-year-old daughter. She was the first sitter outside of family that I had in...

Reviewed by Kristin A.

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Molly P.


Albany, NY

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Childcare Worker

5.0

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Hi there, My name is Molly, I am 27 years old, and I have several years experience babysitting and tutoring school aged children during my college years, as well as 1. 5 years working as a teaching assistant at a day care for infants and toddlers. Most recently, I worked for over a year at a residential treatment center for...
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"reliable part-time caregiver. worked with our family to look after our 3yo and 2yo. managed their time without screens, handled dinner & bedtime, as well as basic household chores related to the kids (clean-up...

Reviewed by Donovan C.

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Lindsey J.


Watervliet, NY

$15-31/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
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Suzanne G.


Greenville, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Registered Nurse 15+ Years Experience

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Professional, caring, and compassionate registered nurse with over 15 years of experience available to take care of your loved one. Specialized in: elderly care, dementia/alzheimers, special needs ID/DD. Asthma care, Diabetic care, HTN care, Wound care, medication administration, injections, assessments, health coaching, case...
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Desreen I.


Schenectady, NY

$12-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Reliable Non Smoker

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I am a very pleasant person who enjoys helping people especially those with special needs. I have over 3 years experience working as a Laundry Aide in a Hotel , and over 10 years working as a CNA, HHA and PCA. I do believe that people should not just work to get paid; but to enjoy whatever your work is.
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Nicole F.


Latham, NY

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available.

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Hi my name is Nicole!! I have cared for and supervised many children over the course of 5 years. Besides babysitting I have worked at a school supervising the children in the after school program. In addition, I have worked at internships working with children with special needs. I have cared for children between the ages of 2...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Berne, NY

Sharon K.

5.0

Sharon is a person with a special heart. She was meant to work with children. You can tell that she loves it - from the way she engages, comes up with games and songs, and talks to and about children and their developed. She and my child have developed a great relationship.

- Nasim K.

Tanika Y.

5.0

I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we parted as family due to the great care she provides. All of my & my children’s needs were always met. She has great communication, monitoring &...

- Care member

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.

Judith S.

5.0

Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive.

- Alitza S.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jessica is a professionally licensed educator (VT) and has served families with children with significant, exceptional and unique learning needs from a variety of intense disabilities. Jessica is patient, consistent, child centered in all of her interactions with children and their families. Jessica...

- Melissa S.

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