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37 special needs caregivers are listed in Ghent, NY
The average rate is $14/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Ghent, NY
Rebecca N.
Stockbridge, MA
$40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Friendly, Professional, Calming Caregiver With Hospital Setting And Home Care Experience
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Hi, I'm Rebecca.
I love helping people and I've discovered that it's my calling in life!
I'm a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at a hospital in Albany County, NY. My own kids are ages 10-17, including twins. I have several years of clinical setting experience with direct patient care in a hospital setting as well...
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I am a licensed Special Education teacher with a bachelors of arts in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from Lesley University. I have provided childcare for a 8-year-old with autism and physical disabilities. I have worked in classrooms for children diagnosed with a variety of significant diagnosis from grades PreK-8 as well an...
Marianna W.
Great Barrington, MA
$20-32/hr
Active And Enthusiastic Student Looking To Lend A Helping Hand!
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Hi! My name is Marianna. I'm a current college student and looking to gain some experience in child care. I've been babysitting since my early teens, but I'm new to Care. com. My hours are flexible!
I'm very compassionate and love kids. A lot of my studies and current job revolve around young child education and I'd love to...
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I've been an HHA for over 10 years, I've helped so many different people with soo many different needs. I'm on time, funny, caring and tend to look at my work as if it's my own life to make sure everything is done properly and professionally.
Let me be your perfect match!
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I have been a caregiver for several individuals with developmental delays, add/adhd, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Down syndrome, etc.. I love taking care of others. I work as for the chatham Ny school district and have had much experience helping young ones with delays, Down syndrome and the like to work with others, learn, play...
Sara K.
Copake, NY
$20-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a current student in an RN program with professional experience in a hospital setting, and many years as a caregiver for adults with special needs. I am kind, calm, and compassionate. It is very important to me to provide a high level of care that will support health, comfort, and dignity.
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I grew up and working with my grandmother who used to run a daycare. She took care of a set of twins, 2 babies and 2 toddlers. I then spend 3 years on my own taking care of a 6-year-old who was special needs and loved every second of it.
I followed by working for a couple different family's with children mainly ranging from...
Alyssa C.
Elizaville, NY
$19-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Alyssa. I used to work with a little girl who had a very rare disease that she was 5 years old but she had learning abilities as a 2-year-old and wasn't responsive. I do sometimes have my own son with me as well who is 15 months old.
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Hi, I've been an art teacher and college professor of architectural drafting and design. I'm a retired interior designer. I was a nanny for 2 elementary school children, helping them with their homework, musical instrument practicing, meals,
playtime, reading and of course, art.
I care for my own adult son with special needs....
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In all honesty I have no professional experience but I have spent a lot of time around individuals with varying disabilities and disorders. I believe giving the individual dignity and a positive environment can be very beneficial and rewarding for them. But I also understand being assertive but respectful is crucial. With me...
Zoe F.
Selkirk, NY
$15-20/hr
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I grew up working with my grandmother who used to run a daycare. She took care of a set of twins, 2 babies and 2 toddlers. I then spend 3 years on my own taking care of a 6-year-old who was special needs and loved every second of it. I have had multiple care. com jobs with all different aged children and babies! I am CPR and...
Sara K.
Copake, NY
$26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I'm SaraMae, A Nursing Student And Caregiver With Many Years Of Experience
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Over the years I have developed many skills which support working with children. As a current nursing student I feel confident in looking out for the safety of my clients. My years working with adults with special needs had deepened my patience, understanding, and compassion. I am a confident cook, love to do arts and crafts,...
Taelor W.
Catskill, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have worked with children who have special needs one-on-one in the classroom.
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Hello! I have over 5 years of experience as a caregiver for special needs adults and dementia care. I also have multitudes of knowledge and experience working with youth of all walks of life!
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Diane K.
Housatonic, MA
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic & caring
I like caring for people with special needs because I have lots of experience in this area & I have an affinity for this area.
I'm looking for a job that has parents who are a combination of structured and carefree, similar to myself.
I started caring for people...
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I have worked for COARC and Wildwood Programs. I have a Child Care Technican Certificate from St. Margaret's Center for Children. I have many years of experience with caring for special needs children.
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For the past 12 years I have worked in Special Education supporting the academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs of diverse student populations. I have taught in inclusive and sub-separate classrooms in lead and co-teaching roles, both in-person and via virtual formats. Through this experience, I have developed a solid...
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