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Margaret L.

Retired Registered Nurse Seeking Part Time Work.

Galway, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am recently retired from nursing with OPWDD of NYS. My entire career has been caring for people with disabilities. I am familiar with the various issues people face. I strive to help with their concerns well as respecting their need to be as independent as possible. My goal is to provide a warm, comfortable and safe atmosphere...
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Child Care

Galway, NY

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm a retired registered nurse looking for part-time work. My experience has been with people with special needs for 30+ yrs. I am open to senior care, babies , older children, those with special needs or pets. I am familiar with the concerns of those needing care including medical concerns, medication management, mobility and...
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Part Time Retired Nurse

Galway, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
transportation
dementia
respite care
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I am a retired registered nurse looking for part-time work. My experience has been with people of special needs for 30 + years. I am looking for senior care , child care, those with special needs or pets. I am very familiar the medical concerns experienced with seniors and respect the changes that come with aging. I have...
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Experienced Babysitter

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
My childcare experience consists of full time nannying for a few different families. I have cared for a baby girl part time, special needs children at a local school full time, a disabled 3-year-old boy part time, as well as a family with three children all under the age of two including a set of twins full time. My duties have...

Marijo N. says "Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and...

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Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hey I'm Kelsey!! I graduated from Le Moyne College with a B. A. in Psychology. I have had a lot of course work in child & adolescent development and behavioral courses. I also have experience working as a part time TA in a preschool and have nannied for lots of families. I'm also a mama to a beautiful 1. 5-year-old little girl!...

Kelly T. says "Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how wonderful she...

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Compassionate, Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
transportation
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I have always had a big heart for those with special needs, the elderly, animals and the underprivileged. I feel my life experiences, and compassion for helping others would be a wonderful asset for you and your loved one. I presently work part-time at an assisted living facility which fulfills a passion of mine with working...

Alyssa R. says "Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that she provides...

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Ballston Spa, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
respite care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have many years of childcare, senior, special needs and children's mental health care experience. I love working with seniors and helping them with their activities of daily living, getting to know them and their families, and helping them to feel as independent as possible. I enjoy learning the games and activities they love...
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Ballston Spa, NY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Georgia, I started working with kids when I was 19. My first age group I worked with was ages 5-7. I worked in a behavior/special needs school for a year and a half. I also have daycare experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool. I am very patient, nurturing and a natural with kids.
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House Manager

Ballston Spa, NY

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$25/hr
New to NY! For the last 10 years I managed 6 homes in FL. My former clients have Down syndrome, chronic renal failure and teen autism.
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Ballston Spa, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have many years of childcare, senior, special needs and children's mental health care experience. I love working with kids and babies. i'm very crafty and fun, I enjoy finding activities and laughs to have with my clients in the day.
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Caregiver For Young And/Or Old

Ballston Spa, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
dementia
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
New to NY! In FL I managed 4 busy, dual income homes for over 10 years and 2 homes with special needs (chronic renal failure, adult Down syndrome and teen autism) for over 7 years. My own children are 20 and 19. Army MI stationed in Hawaii and Navy DC stationed in Virginia. They are well on their way to the next chapter of...
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Housekeeper

Ballston Spa, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
New to NY! In FL I managed 4 busy, dual income homes for 10 years and 2 homes with special needs such as adult Down syndrome, teen autism and chronic renal failure for 7 years. My own children are 20 and 19 years old. Army MI stationed in Hawaii and Navy DC stationed in Virginia. They are well into the next chapter of their...
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Ballston Spa, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
I am A mother of 2 special needs children . My husband and I own a hair studio located in Clifton Park which I am currently retired from , The salon is still up and running . I am very kind, loving, Responsible and Very dependable. I am currently working as a nanny for 3 children in Saratoga part-time and for a second family in...
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Amsterdam, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi families! I am a dependable, trustworthy, cheerful and loving person. I have many years of experience working with children from 2 months to 10 years but love kids of all ages! I have my Master's in Occupational Therapy. Playing outside and promoting creativity is what I encourage in children of all ages. In my free time I...
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Ballston Spa, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a retired dog trainer/ groomer of 20 plus years. I'm not that old but grooming took its toll on me. I then started working in a preschool setting for ages 3-5 years old. My main priory is creating, planning and cooking nutritious meals for the kids all from scratch! When my duties are done in the kitchen I assist in the...
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Ballston Spa, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've done child care on and off since I was in junior high. I'm currently an aunt to 2 nieces (1 of which is special needs) and 1 nephew. The ages range from 3-6 years of age. I am a licensed and currently working as a PCA (Personal Care Assistant) for people of all ages.
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Ballston Spa, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello my name is Brianna and I am 30 years old. If you ask any of my family one thing that describes me would be a child at heart. I love to have fun, play games, arts and crafts, read, etc! I have experienced working in all grade levels having worked at a pre- k to high school aged individuals. I do work on weekends with...
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Woman Loves Babysitting

Amsterdam, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I began babysitting as a teenager. I never had children of my own & consider this important to my connection with children. I have experience with children ages newborn to 8 yrs. as well as special needs. is a 2 yr. downs syndrome child. He is exceptionally smart despite his disability, accepting & affectionate. I don't notice...
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Care Giver / Direct Support Professional

Amsterdam, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with special needs care. I love what I do and helping people also have experience with old people.
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Certified Personal Care Aid Available Full Time.

Ballston Spa, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I provide outstanding, honest, loyal, trusting, dependable care for the elderly. I've been a certified aid for 19 years. I have experience with end of life care, alzheimers dementia, and much more.
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Special Needs Caregivers in Galway, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jenna B.

Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love...

- Marijo N.

Kelsey L.

Kelsey took care of our 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 9 months and our big dog when I worked part time. There are no words to truly explain just how...

- Kelly T.

Clarissa S.

Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that...

- Alyssa R.

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