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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Highland Mills, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Highland Mills, NY
Keimira R.
New Windsor, NY
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Keimira. I'm from Newburgh NY. I've been in this field for about 6 years now. Within the 6 years I've taken care of people who have Dementia, Alzheimer, Down Syndrome, Autism, Handicap. I do have experience with Hoyers, lifting, transferring and cleaning out catheters. I do pretty much everything. I help with...
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I taught for 3 years in Fort Greene Brooklyn as an elementary special education teacher with a specialization in tactile learning. I was also a 4 year division 1 athlete and love sharing my experience in athletics
Rosemary W.
New Windsor, NY
$25-30/hr
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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.
5.0
"Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!"
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Maggie G.
Monroe, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a caring, responsible, lovable and dependable person. I have been working at Orange Ulster BOCES with Special needs children for 21 yrs as a Crisis Intervention Specialist and Teaching Assistant ages ranging 5 to 21 yrs. I work a school schedule.
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Looking to continue to share my many years of nursing experience with a local family needing assistance with providing direct patient care to their loved one.
Experience ages from newborn thru geriatrics.
Ashley C.
New Windsor, NY
$16-25/hr
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Hi! I am currently a student at SUNY Cortland majoring in Inclusive Childhood Education, when I graduate in the spring I will have certifications in both elementary education and special education. I am looking for a family that needs a caregiver this summer. While at school at school I work at the SUNY Cortland daycare and I...
Zemrie B.
Fort Montgomery, NY
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Zemrie and I have worked with the senior population, children and people with special needs for 21 years. It is my passion to help people, and provide them with a sense of comfort and compassion when I work with them.
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Kelcie M.
Tomkins Cove, NY
$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Degree in recreational therapy, strength based approach. Kind, empathetic, attentive, and energetic!
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I am currently employed by the local school district. I work as an aide and currently in the process of being certified as an emotional support paraeducator. During this time I have had the privilege of being able to form meaningful relationships with students of different ages and backgrounds, including those with special...
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Hi I have been a nanny for 17 plus years, and also love old people. Interested in being a companion and also can help around the house .
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I am attentive to all needs. I will follow all requirements from the parents regarding special-needs issues for children.
5.0
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I have cared for children since I was a teenager for my siblings and cousins. I am a proud mother of four (home-schooled) now grown children; I have provided loving care for children as a nursery school teacher's aide, an aide in a special needs facility, a nanny for private families and a substitute teacher for all grades, with...
5.0
"Kathleen was gentle and my baby took to her right away. She's definitely a pro! Plus, she was early and flexible with us and our schedule!"
Reviewed by Rebecca Y.
5.0
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I am a college student majoring in elementary and special education! I have always been babysitting and a camp counselor and love to work with children. I have experience with special needs as well!!
5.0
"Emily drove my daughter to school for almost a week. It was a difficult time for our family because our regular sitter unexpectedly quit. Emily was punctual, readily replies to text and was honest with her...
Reviewed by Maria I.
4.0
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I am a dedicated and caring babysitter with years of experience; including with multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I truly love the children I work with. Safety, fun, and learning are my top priorities. I'm fully COVID-vaccinated (Pfizer), CPR-certified, comfortable with pets, and have a flexible schedule.
5.0
"Elise is a wonderful person, very dependable, hardworking and confident. My twin boys love her. She is moving, that's the only reason she won't be babysitting anymore."
Reviewed by Arron N.
Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
5.0
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I am licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the...
Reviewed by Keli J.
5.0
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I work as a Health Aide. I work with patients of all ages and different health conditions. Love to help as much as I can.
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
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Justice L.
Montgomery, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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To whomever this may concern:) I have worked with children for 6+ years now. My first job was actually at a daycare for infants-13 years of age. And before that I was providing service for my friend and I cared for her two wonderful little girls who are 7 and 3 yrs old while she went to work. I am currently at a day program...
Ashley A.
Goshen, NY
$21-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.0
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Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
4.0
"Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very...
Reviewed by Jennifer F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Highland Mills, NY
Laura D.
5.0
Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!
- Care member
Kathleen C.
5.0
Kathleen was gentle and my baby took to her right away. She's definitely a pro! Plus, she was early and flexible with us and our schedule!
- Rebecca Y.
Emily B.
5.0
Emily drove my daughter to school for almost a week. It was a difficult time for our family because our regular sitter unexpectedly quit. Emily was punctual, readily replies to text and was honest with her other commitments. She was juggling several.jobs and was able to fit us in. She was also able...
- Maria I.
Elise D.
5.0
Elise was the nanny for our son for about a month when he was 7 months old until she was offered a position through her college. She built a quick relationship with him and he lit up around her. She was very reliable and has a wealth of experience with babies. Anyone would be lucky to have her.
- Lauren B.
Lauren C.
5.0
Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!
- Keli J.
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