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Hi, I have been previously employed through HCA and have experience as a direct support professional with developmentally disabled youth and adults. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have my Basic Life Support certification and I am currently a nursing student.
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I have experience working 1:1 with people with special needs and significant health issues. I can provide companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, and other assistance.
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Ivey. For several years I have provided excellent child care for a number of families. I accommodate their house or mine and provide both as-needed and long term care. I have previously volunteered at my local library, special needs kids horseback riding, and a crisis pregnancy center. I am...
5.0
"Ivey has been the perfect sitter for our 3 year old son. She gives him the attention that he needs and keeps him busy and safe. She is punctual and keeps me updated via text and photos as to what activities...
Reviewed by Robin P.
Emily B.
Endicott, NY
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Emily, I have 7 years of experience working with children including daycare experience, babysitting and several years as a foster parent. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have experience with all ages, from infants to teenagers. I have parented and worked with special needs children and...
5.0
"Emily is wonderful with children of any age and pets. She always arrived on time. She is creative and patient."
Reviewed by Sarah G.
Nakiah S.
Endicott, NY
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey I Am Nakiah I Love Working With Kids I Am A Fun Person And Creative
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I am nakiah I have been working with kids since I was 16 I work with an after school program from kids that was in kindergarten to grade 5 . I Also walk with kids that have special need in the pas as there hha I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Larissa G.
Endicott, NY
$15-25/hr
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I am a Graduate Student at Hofstra University studying Occupational Therapy! I love helping others and volunteering. I spend a lot of my time volunteering with children with disabilities. I love to adventure, do yoga and anything else artsy in my free time. I have watched two girls ages 5 and 9 for 3 years, was an infant daycare...
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I was a special education teacher for approximately 10 years, and worked with a specialized team to care for students ages 14-22 with both physical and cognitive disabilities.
Mikayla S.
Apalachin, NY
$20-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi, I am 21 years old and I am an energetic, happy, positive, organized person! I am very experienced with taking care of children with disabilities. I am able to provide a supervised, safe and stable environment for your children !
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I'd describe my personality as kind, adventurous, and eager to learn new things.
I like working with kids because I'm apart of a big family. I have three younger siblings and several older siblings. I have babysitted my younger siblings, all of which have various special needs, throughout my life. From cooking to helping with...
Amanda J.
Candor, NY
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I love working with children. I have 4 nieces, and come from a big family with lots of cousins, so I have been around children all my life. I spent 5 years as a teacher's aide grades K-5, and have spent the past 5 years nannying children ages infant-7 years old, including a child with special needs.
I'm fully vaccinated for...
Lilith B.
Endicott, NY
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Lily and I would love to meet your kiddos!! I love having fun and finding new projects and experiences for your little ones. I have worked with all ages, including newborns & special needs children.
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Gabrielle F.
Endicott, NY
$13-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I am available to help out with homework, babysitting, pet care, and house care. I have experience working as a tutor, teachers assistant, babysitter and pet sitter as well as care for kids and adults with learning disabilities.
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I enjoy caring for people, helping make their quality of life better. I treat individuals with the respect they deserve and use patience and humor to interact in a positive and supportive manner. I am a professional with a bachelor degree in social work from SUNY Binghamton. Experience with medication management through a...
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"Laura is compassionate, gentle and very conscientious when caring for elders. In my experience with working with Laura the woman we cared for absolutely loved Laura. Laura anticipates needs that the elderly...
Reviewed by Wendy R.
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I have a daughter with OCD and a husband with PTSD. I understand special needs and have the patience and skills to handle many issues facing people with special needs.
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"The only reason why Laura is no longer working with my son is that we moved to another state.
Laura is a resilient, knowledgeable, caring and patient person. She helped my son with everyday living skills;...
Reviewed by Renita N.
Eve K.
Vestal, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello parents!
My name is Eve, but I go by Evie, and I'm a sophomore at Binghamton University.
I grew up with a special needs twin brother, and starting at a very young age I took on the responsibilities of taking care of my brother. My parents needed a lot of help with him, I was almost a third parent! I gained a huge sense...
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"I’ve had many babysitters over the years to watch my now 8 and 10 year old daughters but Eve is truly special. Typically the sitters would come in and make sure the kids were safe and plop them in front of the...
Reviewed by Andrew T.
Hannah S.
Binghamton, NY
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi I'm Hannah! I'm 19 years old and I graduated from Corning Painted Post High School in 2019. I've worked in various childcare positions, caring for children from 6 weeks-12 years. I do have some experience with children with special needs. I am certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration. I am...
5.0
"Hannah is very responsible and took care of my daughter the way I want her to .Will definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Saba A.
Amber P.
Waverly, NY
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I was a dsp for older and special needs individuals. I can transport, shopping, house keeping, lift etc.. anything needed
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Besides having children of my own. I enjoy other little ones. Having worked with special needs and any needs. Meal, directing, lesson planning and safety. Experience as a classroom aide. Comfortable with pets. Singing and positive conversation while learning. Providing cleaning services, general room. Vacuuming, dusting,...
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My senior year in high school I got offered an internship with my trade school at Boces to work with special needs children until the end of the school year ages 6-10 & loved it so much . Being that I was such a good helper in the classroom they gave me a 1 on one with a student. When I graduated from Boces I got a teacher aide...
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Education
Colleges
Major: B. A Educational Studies, Minor: Psychology, Graduated May 2018
Relevant Work Experience
Institute of Child Development May 2018-August 2018
*Teaching Assistant
Education Internship, Geneva NY, Spring 2018: Completed placements in the following settings
l classroom setting helping students on...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Owego, NY
Ivey S.
5.0
Ivey has been the perfect sitter for our 3 year old son. She gives him the attention that he needs and keeps him busy and safe. She is punctual and keeps me updated via text and photos as to what activities they are doing. I highly recommend her!
- Robin P.
Emily B.
5.0
Emma truly cares for the children she watches over. She is dependable, a hard-worker, and loving caregiver. I have worked with Emma long-term and I am continually impressed with her professionalism and gentle nature. Not only does Emma have the right attitude and aptitude for caregiving, she has the...
- Victoria J.
Laura T.
5.0
Laura is compassionate, gentle and very conscientious when caring for elders. In my experience with working with Laura the woman we cared for absolutely loved Laura. Laura anticipates needs that the elderly require and is skilled in medical knowledge of medicines, blood sugar, insulin preparation...
- Wendy R.
Laura T.
5.0
The only reason why Laura is no longer working with my son is that we moved to another state.
Laura is a resilient, knowledgeable, caring and patient person. She helped my son with everyday living skills; she helped to promote his independence while caring for his MANY needs.
Laura quickly...
- Renita N.
Eve K.
5.0
I’ve had many babysitters over the years to watch my now 8 and 10 year old daughters but Eve is truly special. Typically the sitters would come in and make sure the kids were safe and plop them in front of the tv. Not Eve, she fully engaged with them getting down on the floor and join in what they...
- Andrew T.
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