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Katie D.


Pearl River, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Health Care Professional

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I have been in healthcare for over 10 years. I enjoy helping my clients with everyday tasks and providing the little extra care they may need. available for overnights
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Terri D.


Pearl River, NY

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

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Experienced caregiver for special needs children. . Aided in social activities programs; swimming, arts, bingo, etc. Also experienced my mom aging and cared for her with doctors appointments shopping, entertainment, transportation etc.
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Katelyn V.


Pearl River, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

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I am 26 years old and live in pearl river! I have been a babysitter for 10+ years and really enjoy babysitting on my days off. I am currently working as a social worker in a nursing home. I have worked with children with intellectual disabilities for 3 years in the Boces program at Jesse Kaplan school. Although my current field...
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Carina M.


Pearl River, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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I've literally worked with children with special needs my entire life. To start off, my older sister is hard of hearing and my brother is deaf. I worked five summers at an extended school year program for children with disabilities. Currently I work at a therapeutic preschool with children with special needs.
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Lauren H.


Pearl River, NY

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher & Swim Instructor

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I am a nursing student at Dominican College. I previously worked as an adapted physical education teacher and aquatics coordinator/instructor before returning to school. I graduated from James Madison University with a BS in kinesiology and concentration in physical and health education. I also have my M. Ed from the University...
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Christine B.


Pearl River, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Caregiver

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30 years experience working with seniors and people with medical and cognitive disabilities. Married mom of three grown daughters and a dog, and Cici to two grandchildren who loves to take care of others (ages 0-100) while maximizing their growth and independance. Able bodied and special needs. Masters level art therapist, lover...
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Christine B.


Pearl River, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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30 years experience working with seniors and people with medical and cognitive disabilities. Married mom of three grown daughters and a dog, and CiCi to two grandchildren. Loves to take care of others (ages 0-100+) while maximizing growth and independance for both able-bodied and special needs. Masters level art therapist, liver...
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Rene W.


Nanuet, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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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
"My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks,...

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

5.0

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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

Reviewed by Care member

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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 is an exceptional Caregiver and highly recommended. She is very hands on and a great teacher to my daughter, who she has been caring for since she was born. With all of her certifications, skills,...

Reviewed by Gessica M.

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Holly O.


Mahwah, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy. I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references. I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids. I am fun, loving, active person! Reach out to see if we are a fit!
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 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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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 has been caring for seniors for approximately 20 years she is the most dependable caring responsible person she can think on her feet in situations that arise and handle them in a safe and calm manner."

Reviewed by Cate K.

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Carly G.


Yonkers, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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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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Carolyn C.


Tarrytown, NY

$51/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.

5.0

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Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
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Viergelie M.


Garnerville, NY

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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I have experience working with children with special needs such as Autism, Asperger's, and other disabilities. Also I've worked more than 26 years as a caregiver. I am CNA and CPR certified. It would be a great pleasure to continue supporting and caring for those with special needs.
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Elise D.


West Nyack, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm, And Caring Sitter

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.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

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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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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

5.0

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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 with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey is amazing! Caring, reliable, and a great storyteller! "

Reviewed by Marianne M.

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Stephanie B.


Tarrytown, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...
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"I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right...

Reviewed by Kavita A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pearl River, NY

Rene W.

5.0

My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks, reading and sometimes putting him to bed when I had date nights.

- Care member

Kirsten C.

5.0

Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care.

- Care member

Robyne M.

5.0

Robyne has been the perfect babysitter for our 2.5 year old boy on many occasions. She is very knowledgeable about caring for young ones. So we feel very comfortable with her knowing how to best care for our son. She is also very patient, especially with our high energy toddler. She has made careful...

- Christina C.

Susan D.

5.0

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

- Care member

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.

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