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Professional Caretaker

Albany, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have extensive experience working with infants/youth and seniors. I specialize in mental/cognitive and physical disabilities. Would love to speak to you to discuss how my services can be beneficial to your loved one.
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Albany, NY

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$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Hi I am very experience and hardworking professional. I am trained working with children and adults for over 4 years.
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Aspiring Nurse And Pediatric Caregiver

Albany, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
*Currently in Albany, NY for college until first week of May, but will be in Philadelphia area second week of May-August 2020! After years of working with special needs children within various New Jersey school systems, I found myself more and more intrigued to continue working with children. While currently obtaining my second...
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Fun Friend Til The End!

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
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12 Years Special Needs Caregiver Experience

Hudson, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
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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Part Time Babysitter Also Dog Sitter

Hudson, NY

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
As a CPR-certified and education-certified nanny with over 8 years of experience, I have a strong background in working with children aged 5 months to 12 years. My passion for toddler development has been honed through extensive work in daycares and Montessori settings. With a background in music education, I incorporate...
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Special Needs Caregiver

New Lebanon, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
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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Germantown, NY

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$19/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Florence, and I am a compassionate and dedicated child care professional with experience supporting children of diverse ages and abilities. I have a background in education and social work, and I specialize in creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments that promote learning, growth, and emotional...
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Selkirk, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a strong background supporting children and adults with special needs. I have hands-on experience with ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, mobility challenges, speech delays, Down Syndrome, and more. I provide personal care, feeding, behavioral support,...
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Nurturing Nanny/Sitter And Special Needs Knowledgeable

Catskill, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as positive, nurturing, and adaptable. I like working with kids because every child deserves care devoted to who they are. I started working with kids when I was 10 starting as a mother's helper. Since, I have babysat for ages 3 months to 12 years old as well as nannying for 3 kids, 6 years to 14...
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Glenmont, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver with over 20 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional care to seniors and individuals with special needs. My background includes 12 years in a hospital setting, 5 years with OPWDD supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, 7 years caring for my...
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East Greenbush, NY

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Current pharmacy student on rotations looking for weekends/night care. Experience with general caregiving as well as with special needs children and children with type 1 diabetes.
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Compassionate, Educated Semi-retired Person

Glenmont, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have a master's degree and special education, but more importantly I have four decades of working with people with varying needs. I am a tutor, teacher, advocate and friendly person!
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Albany, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello, I'm Kala! a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with 6 years of experience in caring for individuals with special needs. Offering respite care, Community Habilitation, companionship, and special needs care, I bring a deep understanding of autism, Auditory Processing Disorders, Food...
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Hudson, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Thank you for considering me for your family/home Choosing me: you'll welcome a learner-led educator and artist/designer, with 6+ yrs of experience working with children 1-19 and children with special needs. Having worked both in homes and in diverse childcare settings- Preschool, Montessori, Daycare, High School, Park...
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Albany, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I am 4th year medical student with varied experience as it ranges working as a personal assistant, summer school instructor, and service learner with individuals of differing special needs.
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Iyana M.'s Photo

Hudson, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Energetic, caring I like working with kids because they are full of energy, they have little big personalities and children are what makes me the most happiest. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible with my overnight work schedule i've been around children my whole life. I grew...
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Responsible,compassionate And Young At Heart

Greenville, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 plus years of experience. I've worked in Special Education (Elementary and Middle School) Human Services fields(Special Needs children to Adults) and Elderly Care. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping and run errands. I've had training with First Aid and CPR. I'm an animal lover and have 6 years...
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Hudson, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
For special needs families only. Available - Monday's, Tuesday's and Thursday's 4-7 p.m. My name is Iris and I am a mother of an 17-year-old boy with autism. Since his diagnosis I have been working with special needs children in non verbal classrooms and as a special needs personal assistant within child care facilities. I...
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Kaitlyn B.'s Photo

Hudson, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a caregiver, my primary goal is to foster children's growth and development. I've been a childcare provider for three years, and I'm passionate about nurturing children's creativity and curiosity. With a background in early childhood development, I create a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive....
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  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2026

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