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Tina P.


Galway, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Compassionate caregiver with 27 yrs experience working in LTC facilities and homecare. I am skilled at managing schedules, keeping residents/clients active as possible. cultural sensitive with the ability to provide both emotional/physical support. Able to transport clients to appointments, shopping, social outings. End of Life...
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Kelsey L.


Ballston Spa, NY

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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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!...
5.0
"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 was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts,...

Reviewed by Kelly T.

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Nina G.


Amsterdam, NY

$12-25/hr1 yrs exp

Young Energetic Nurse Looking To Become Part Of The Family!

5.0

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Hi! My name is Nina I am a 25-year-old nurse of 1 year. I absolutely love my job and it shows. I am attentive and dedicated and driven. So many times I have advocated for my patients and given them the attention they need and deserve. I love hearing my special needs patients so appreciative of someone that brings a genuine joy...
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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant...

Reviewed by Marijo N.

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Meghan C.


Amsterdam, NY

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic Caregiver

4.7

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I'm an energetic, passionate, caring and responsible care giver and teacher. I'm currently a Special Education teacher in the local area. In December 2018, I obtained my Master's degree in Literacy instruction from UAlbany. I have been teaching for since 2014 but I have been in the education field my entire life. I come from a...
3.0
"Megan was great while working for my family. Unfortunately She quit 3 weeks in."

Reviewed by Jeremy G.

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Nicole S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been a caregiver for 8 years. I have worked with children ages 4 months-12 years old. Additionally, I have experience working with multiple kids and have cared for a few children with special needs. Through babysitting I have learned that patience and understanding is key. But I also love to...
5.0
"I supervised Nicole during the year that she served as a volunteer and student intern. She was a pleasure to work with and I found her to be an invaluable team member as she made beneficial contributions in all...

Reviewed by Cindy H.

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Leah S.


Amsterdam, NY

$15-25/hr

Caregiver For Kids

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I am a mom of a3-year-old boy, and I have a nephew who is now 15 years old, who I have also raised and he is a special-needs child.
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Ferneidy D.


Amsterdam, NY

$17-24/hr1 yrs exp

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After I finish college and medical school I want to be a general practitioner, for the prime reason being that I love working and helping kids. I am CPR and First Aid certified, lifeguard certified, and I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Since I was in 14 I worked as a swim instructor in the summer with ages raging...

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I have worked in daycare and hospital settings with people that have special needs. Anything I am not aware of how to do I am more than willing to learn! I am a certified patient care assistant through a hospital, I've also done about 3 years of cna work
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Carolyn M.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

School Psychologist Looking To Give Extra Care And Love!

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Hello! I am Licensed School Psychologist working for an elementary school in the Boston, MA area. I work with students of varying special needs in the school setting. I am skilled in servicing social, behavioral, and academic needs. I am trained in behavior de-escalation. I am looking for evening, weekend, or summer hours that I...
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Marcy S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper

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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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Marie M.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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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 I'm looking to fill My...
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Marcy S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$25-35/hr

House Manager

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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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Carolyn M.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Professional In Child Development Looking For Evening/Weekend/Summer Hours

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Hi! I am a full-time School Psychologist at an elementary school in the Boston, MA area. I am highly experienced in childcare for children birth-15 years, with and without special needs. I absolutely love children and am skilled in targeting certain developmental milestones, as well as social and academic needs. I am trained in...
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Amanda F.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Care Aid Available Full Time.

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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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Brittany W.


Amsterdam, NY

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi I'm Brittany!

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Hi I'm Brittany. I have experience with special needs. I'm very passionate, caring, I have patience and I like to read, get outside, and paint!
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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I have grown up with a best friend with Down syndrome. He forever changed my life. He is the reason I am hoping to one day become a special education teacher. He influenced me to finally commit to a major in college and to have a dream to accomplish. I also attended junior prom with a boy with sever autism. His mother never...
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Laniah P.


Amsterdam, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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I've worked with liberty Arc for about a year and a half, I've also worked with broadway home care for about three months. I love working with individuals that have a little more brightness than most. Working with Liberty has taught me how to adjust to new people and give medicine, CPR And first aid kit training etc. I love to...
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Tracy N.


Ballston Spa, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, or PCA Part Time and Full Time With Special Needs, Handicapped, or Senior Care

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Hi, I've been doing caregiver for the past seven years with adults and the handicapped. So more than willing to take care of a special needs persons. I've done everything from bathing , cleaning, giving med.'s, and more. I also have children of my own.
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Daye K.


Ballston Spa, NY

$35/hr7 yrs exp

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I am a certified nursing assistant with 13 years of experience. I've worked with patients from home now for 3 years. I've listed everything I'm willing to do and the care I'm willing to provide. Any questions please ask. Thanks

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Galway, NY

Kelsey L.

5.0

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 was! She took such good care of the kids, did crafts, played outside, made meals, did bed time and even cleaned up before I would come home....

- Kelly T.

Jenna B.

5.0

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 our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to work so much easier. Jenna started...

- Marijo N.

Meghan C.

5.0

Meghan was a fantastic nanny for both my girls for almost 3 months. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like my babies to be cared for, yet still offering her advice...

- Shannon M.

Nicole S.

5.0

I supervised Nicole during the year that she served as a volunteer and student intern. She was a pleasure to work with and I found her to be an invaluable team member as she made beneficial contributions in all phases of the shelter's two major fundraising events and open house. She was creative,...

- Cindy H.

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