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Kaitlin D.


Orangeburg, NY

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Looking To Start Helping A Family In The Next Couple Of Months!

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Hi! I have over 4 years of experience in childcare and working with children. I am always willing to help with work around the house and other related duties. I recently earned a B. A. in Childhood Education as well as Childhood Special Education, and had various experiences in K-6 classrooms through college placements. I have...
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

5.0

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Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
5.0
"Beatriz was amazing with my boys (6 and 4). She kept them active and entertained for hours and they were always begging for her to come back. Responsive, polite and a good role model. I had her babysit on...

Reviewed by Jamie W.

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Heather W.


Ridgewood, NJ

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
5.0
"Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating...

Reviewed by Judi H.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

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I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Reviewed by Beth O.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Great Babysitter Available For You

5.0

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I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor at a local church and a babysitter for two young girls. I've worked as a nursing assistant at a pediatric center for medically fragile children as well as becoming a paraprofessional working with special needs...
5.0
"Lanisha is an AMAZING, punctual, and reliable baby sitter! She is great with my two babies. They absolutely adore her! I always feel at ease knowing my babies are in good hands with her. She is so caring and...

Reviewed by Alsatia T.

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Mirta N.


Spring Valley, NY

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic, Loving Babysitter

4.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Mirta! I'm a 21-year-old junior at Nyack College and my major is pastoral ministry. One my goals in life is to open up a counseling center in my community that gives people room to vent, get advice, and even get prayer. I want it to be free and open to the public so that my community can move towards complete...
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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

5.0

(1)

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For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Reviewed by Camille M.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."

Reviewed by Carla H.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly. Annette has a natural knack for looking...

Reviewed by Leif G.

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

5.0

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Available P/T ON-CALL or Recurring, servicing all ages. Decades experience in management crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare and respite foster care. Fully vaccinated. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum,...
5.0
"Robyne was so sweet with our son. He is 14 months old and she watched him while we were in town for a family wedding. This was my first time leaving my son with a stranger, so I was a little nervous but...

Reviewed by Care member

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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

5.0

(1)

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I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

5.0

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I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori Beth worked with my daughter for 2 years and was wonderful in so many ways. She helped develop a plan to keep her focused and social in the community every day. She is organized, compassionate and will...

Reviewed by Barry H.

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Elise D.


West Nyack, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm, And Caring Sitter

4.0

(4)

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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.

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Carly G.


Yonkers, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
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"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or...

Reviewed by Trina M.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$23-40/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs, Senior Care

5.0

(7)

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***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
5.0
"As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what...

Reviewed by Christina D.

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Rene W.


Nanuet, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I started looking after kids from the age of 15. I'm very patient and open-minded. I love to participate in activities with the kids. I have a very broad perspective on kids as I have experience with both my own country and in America. I have also dealt with kids with special needs. I'm mostly interested to help on the...
5.0
"René is amazing. She is so patient and knows just how to meet a child where they need to be met. She really has a heart of God and takes pride in doing her job well. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orangeburg, NY

Susan D.

5.0

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

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Beatriz P.

5.0

I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is always on time, incredibly attentive,...

- Lauren R.

Eleanora Z.

5.0

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...

- Judi H.

Travis T.

5.0

I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...

- Care member

Marie L.

4.0

Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing.

- Beth O.

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