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Guadalupe L.

Senior Care & Driver

Peekskill, NY

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi, My name is Guadalupe , I am a reliable and responsible person, I have experience working with senior. I have my own transportation , please feel free to contact me anytime. best regards, Guadalupe.
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Peekskill, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Dealing with special needs children really brings joy to be, because I strong believe that these type of children deserve a special kind of love and compassion which many fail to understand. They are just as important as any other group and should be treated as such.
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CNA/PCA

Peekskill, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
5 years experience in health care. Experienced range from long term care to private home care. Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer; autism, Down syndrome etc
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Available Part-time Sitter In Westchester County

Peekskill, NY

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I'm Gabriella and I am an extremely responsible babysitter with many years of experience. Having babysat boys and girls, good and bad, in the past, I am confident in my abilities to be creative and active, tidy, and responsible with them. I love to have fun with children, and usually take to seemingly shy kids extremely well. I...
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Raised With A Difference

Peekskill, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Growing up I knew my little sister was different but in my house we never treated her differently . We communicated in ways I thought were normal and played like regular children . As I got older an got into middle school and high school I realized that society treated special needs ppl differently when at home there is no...
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Peekskill, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi! My Name Is Mariah And I Currently Taking Online Classes To Become A LPN. I Been Working As A Nanny For 6 Years. I Have Experience Working With Children/Adults With Special Needs. I Am Also Certified As A Nursing Assistant For The Past 8 Years. I Am CPR/FirstAID Certified. As A Nanny I See The Importance Of Incorporating...
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Peekskill, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
Hi! My Name Is Mariah And I Currently Taking Online Classes To Become A LPN. I Been Working As A Nanny For 6 Years. I Have Experience Working With Children/Adults With Special Needs. I Am Also Certified As A Nursing Assistant For The Past 8 Years. I Am CPR/FirstAID Certified. If You Think This Could Be A Good Fit Message Me...
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Peekskill, NY

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$24/hr
8 years experience
With a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals with special needs, I have dedicated 8 years to providing personalized and compassionate care. My experience spans across various conditions and age groups, allowing me to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each person. I have a beautiful son who is 8 years old...
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Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
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!

Care Member says "Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have 2 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 2 children at a time. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles with...

Care Member says "She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how warm her...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Buchanan, NY

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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Experience Special Needs Caretaker With A Bachelors In Behavioral Science

Montrose, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate person who enjoys working with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. I have worked as an in-home respite worker for individuals with Autism and other special needs. I have multiple years of experience working as a special education teacher assistant and...

Christina D. says "Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren...

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VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

New City, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Full/part Time Care Giver

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...

Leilani D. says "Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking...

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Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Lake Peekskill, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...

Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

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Special Needs Care, Senior Care And Pet Care

Cortlandt Manor, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kathleen. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. Both as a D. S. P. and I currently work at a school with children for special needs. I adore the students. I am a very kind, compassionate, loving, and gentle woman with lots of patience. I would also love to be...
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After School Care

Highland Falls, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently a teachers aide at PNW BOCES. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent of a 17-year-old high school senior, I understand the challenges of raising children while being a working mom. I also hold a valid CNA license and have excellent...
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Tomkins Cove, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
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Cortlandt Manor, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, I have been a caregiver for over three years, nannying children ages 1-5. I also work as a 1:1 Teacher's Aide at a high school, supporting students with special needs, so I'm comfortable with both little ones and older kids. I love being silly, creative, and active with kids, whether we're doing arts and crafts, playing...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Peekskill, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Susan D.

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

- Care member

Susan D.

She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how...

- Care member

Lauren M.

Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all...

- Christina D.

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