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Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
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"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"
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Stephanie B.
Tarrytown, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...
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"I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right...
Reviewed by Kavita A.
Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
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"Rachel has babysat for us a number of times. She is punctual, energetic and communicative. She has her own transportation. She engages our kids in various age appropriate activities and they look forward to...
Reviewed by Asha A.
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I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
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"That Antoinette is dependable and on time ..."
Reviewed by Stacy R.
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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
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"I hired Debbie to babysit my 8 year old daughter and we absolutely love her. Punctual, reliable, friendly, helpful, and most importantly, great with kids. My daughter likes how she sticks to the bedtime...
Reviewed by Danielle C.
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As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Hello, my name is Charisse. I am a Teacher by Profession only seeking occasional babysitting. I am a loving, sweet and nurturing person. I have a true passion for working with children. I reside in Westchester County. I have an outstanding driving record and I own my own vehicle. I have been teaching for 16 years in Westchester...
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"Charisse is wonderful, and any parent would be lucky to have her care for their children.
She helped us for two weeks with our 1st-grader son, in a calendar gap between camp ending and school starting. Though...
Reviewed by Benjamin T.
Annette Y.
Scarsdale, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant
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I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
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"Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son...
Reviewed by Ziyang N.
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Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
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"I hired Natalya to care of my five and eight year old. I found her to be very competent in her care of them. She is someone who is considerate, dependable and proactive. She is also reliable and conscientious....
Reviewed by Tamara L.
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I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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I have been caring for children for 20 years, and I love kids (and pets!) I am patient, responsible, punctual and kind. I love helping kids learn new things, and as a bilingual English Spanish speaker, I can help your kids learn or improve their Spanish. I enjoy playing games and doing crafts and going on trips to the library,...
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"So very dependable and great with my children! "
Reviewed by Kristy J.
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**Certified Home Health Aide,
Certified CPR, AED
Experience
7/2012 - 4/2022
For the past 10 years I've had the "Honor, Privilege, and Joy to be the Caretaker of a sweet lady who sadly succumbed to Dimencia.
Duties:
Dr appts, meds, hygiene, dressing, cooking, cleaning, meal prep, companion, field trips & late nights when...
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"Cathy is extremely dependable, punctual and she's extremely loving and trustworthy. I'm a new mom ( was at the time) and as you can imagine was very nervous for someone to care for my Daughter. Cathy is also...
Reviewed by Linda H.
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I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Juana P.
Port Washington, NY
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Juana. I describe myself as compassionate, outgoing, flexible and understanding individual. I have one year of experience working with adults individuals with special needs and 13 years working with kids with special needs. I specialize in providing personalized care to help those I work with live more...
Chelsea T.
Scarsdale, NY
$15-20/hr
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Hi there! I have 4 years of experience working with kids at all levels, including children with special needs. I am available all day Thurs-Fri and weekends. I look forward to meeting your family. :)
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Hi, I have worked and did internships in hospitals, senior centers, and in home. Ive worked with elderly and special needs. I always try to give my best and treat everyone I work with well. Please contact me anytime
Maria H.
Bronx, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion, Caring For The Elderly And/Or Special Needs Children.
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Hi, my name is Maria. I have experience with the elderly, Dementia, and Alzheimer's patients, caring for the sick and disabled as well. I help with bathing, meal prep, companion, laundry, errands, medication management, housekeeping, etc. I've worked with families long term, on care, and outside recommendations. References...
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I have over 10 years of experience working with infants up to 12 years old. I have 4 years experience working with special needs children.
Franchesca M.
Tarrytown, NY
$17-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
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I like working with kids because I have 2 boys of my own. One is special needs and I like providing the same care that I have with them. I watch kids the same way I would want someone to watch mines. With love. Care & Lots Pf Patience ( and FUN )
I started working with kids when I was about 16
In my spare time, I like to take...
Hannah S.
Larchmont, NY
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have been babysitting and dog sitting for neighbors since High School. I have been a teaching artist for the past 8 years, specializing in teaching theatre, dance, improv, music, and other creative arts to children ages 4-17. I have experience with special needs children. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I spent September 2020...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harrison, NY
Amanda F.
5.0
Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!
- Care member
Stephanie B.
5.0
I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family.
- Kavita A.
Rachel W.
5.0
I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child wandered off from his parents accidentally fell into the water very quickly. I was impressed...
- Ellen E.
Antoinett F.
5.0
Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done.
- Zaida S.
Debbie F.
5.0
Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits
- Care member
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