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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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Worked for QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) as a Teacher's Aide. I am certified in ABA (applied behavior analysis). I had worked there for 4 years.
Dependable and dedicated Childcare Provider with 15 years of experience in schools and babysitting. Flexible and adaptable with some knowledge of child development....
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As someone with a lifelong passion for helping others, I have always thrived in going above and beyond to help anyone. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of learning and caring with people, which has allowed me to gain valuable skills including patience and a strong work ethic. I am excited about the possibility of sharing my...
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"Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter...
Reviewed by Brandyn B.
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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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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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!
Amelia R.
Lenox, MA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Amelia and I am looking for a summertime nanny position in Berkshire County. I recently finished a dual-certification undergraduate program for Inclusive Elementary and Special Education at Syracuse University and am continuing my education at Columbia University this fall for a master's degree in Teaching English...
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I have many years of experience and have great intuition, patience and mindfulness in supporting anyone with special needs.
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 worked as a Pastry Chef for 2 years, but discovered that I wanted to go back to school for massage therapy. I play a few instruments, and enjoy the theater. Hiking, biking, swimming, drawing, meditation, and yoga are some of my interests. I'm a caring and generous person.
My favorite thing about children is their...
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Hi I am currently a student at UNH in Durham NH and from the Berkshires in Massachusetts. I am studying Human Development and Family studies with an early childhood concentration, planning to work as a behavioral health clinician post graduate. I have been working in childcare settings for the past three years and have babysat...
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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...
Karin T.
Valatie, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations
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RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
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"I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely...
Reviewed by Carolyn S.
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I am a LPN with experience with elderly, dementia, Alzheimer's, special needs, developmentally disabled, and pediatric care. I love being a nurse and working one on one with people. I have home care experience and I am fully vaccinated.
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I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
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I worked as a direct support professional for almost 12 years, and I stayed in the field so long because of how rewarding it can be. While employed at a former agency, I received an employee award for fulfilling the lifelong dream of one of my individuals. At the last agency I was employed at, I received employee of the month...
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"Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age...
Reviewed by Ilze E.
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I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
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"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for...
Reviewed by Kristen E.
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I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
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"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and...
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Arianna J.
Ghent, NY
$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
Kathleen M.
Dalton, MA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Kate. I am 37 and the mother of 2. I earned my degree in 2005 for early childhood education but found working with the elderly and special needs that caretaking is open ended and I can assist a family at any stage. I have 2 years experience in a nursing home environment as well as 6 years at Berkshire Meadows. Ask me...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Housatonic, MA
Jacqulyn S.
5.0
Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter won't stop talking about her or her kids. We love Jacqulyn and her family!! She is one...
- Brandyn B.
Karin T.
5.0
I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...
- Carolyn S.
Amanda B.
5.0
Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age daughter with special needs who requires prompts and skill-building on a number of daily...
- Ilze E.
Rachel S.
5.0
Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel provides great care and is always...
- Kristen E.
Crystal M.
5.0
I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...
- Care member
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