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Kara C.


Pine Plains, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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Supervisor in a home for children with disabilities. G-tube trained CPR/first aid certified. 10 years plus experience with same individual with autism Letters of recommendation from private families
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Anne Marie Z.


Millerton, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

5.0

(2)

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I have worked with special needs individuals for over 20 years. I feel comfortable and confident that my skills and expertise will be an asset to your family!
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Sara K.


Copake, NY

$26/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, I'm SaraMae, A Nursing Student And Caregiver With Many Years Of Experience

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Over the years I have developed many skills which support working with children. As a current nursing student I feel confident in looking out for the safety of my clients. My years working with adults with special needs had deepened my patience, understanding, and compassion. I am a confident cook, love to do arts and crafts,...
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Shana H.


Red Hook, NY

$20-25/hr

Aide For Child( Or Children) W/ Special Needs

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I have worked with children with special needs in the past in an educational setting as an intern as assistant teacher and I find helping those who have difficulties very rewarding due to my own learning as a child being alternative in nature I find I can be very helpful to those who struggle with alternative learning styles. I...
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Sara K.


Copake, NY

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

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I am a current student in an RN program with professional experience in a hospital setting, and many years as a caregiver for adults with special needs. I am kind, calm, and compassionate. It is very important to me to provide a high level of care that will support health, comfort, and dignity.
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Brittany S.


Millerton, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

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I have 7+ years of experience in all age levels. Currently employed at The Cynthia White Children's Center. I have experience with special needs children and adults. As well as being med certified, CPR/first aide certified. I have experience with colostomy bags, g-tubes etc. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, errands,...
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Alyssa C.


Elizaville, NY

$19-24/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Alyssa. I used to work with a little girl who had a very rare disease that she was 5 years old but she had learning abilities as a 2-year-old and wasn't responsive. I do sometimes have my own son with me as well who is 15 months old.

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I have a brother with disabilities he has autism. I've been around people with special needs my whole life. I'm very good with them. I hope I could be the right fit for your family.
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Cindy H.


Saugerties, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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Hi, I worked with children for many years. I've cared for the elderly before teaching and also worked with children of special needs. I came back to where I love being and that is with the elder. I've been caring for the elderly for over 28years. I've worked in nursing homes and privately in many homes. I'm experienced with...
5.0
"Cindy is very kind and compassionate. She treats the people she takes care of as though they were her own family."

Reviewed by susan S.

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Allison Y.


Ulster Park, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

EMT

3.3

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Hello! My name is Allison! Here's a little bit about what I'm experienced in; I am a certified EMT with CPR, First Aid, BLS. I've been an EMT since 2021 with well over 4, 000 diverse calls under my belt. I've got a lot of experience with special needs, developmental disorders, emotional disorders, mental health, elderly,...
5.0
"Punctual, respectful, and polite. Allison was everything we look for in a nanny. She does occasional weekends with us, we’ve had her watch our 2 kids, 1 and 6, around 8 times. 3 of those times were late notice....

Reviewed by Liah N.

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Cindy H.


Saugerties, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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Hi my name is Cindy I have one son 23. I worked as a Montessori teacher for many years and had my own little private school/daycare for 8years. I've also cared the elderly for the past 8 years.
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Willow G.


Saugerties, NY

$49/hr

Gracefully Moving Through Tough Transitions

5.0

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Certified in Neuro-linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Coach, Release Emotional Trauma, Educate on how to meditate, manage pain with breath, move through the discomfort, retrain the brain introducing new patterns, new ways of thinking, behaving, BEing.
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Jessie B.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

5.0

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I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
5.0
"I found Jessie off of care.com and I hired her initially to take care of my 3 month old twins during the day to nanny for us before they started day care. Jessie is the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy...

Reviewed by Lisa L.

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Catherine I.


Rhinebeck, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

5.0

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I've have been nannying for over 10 years and have experience with special needs, newborns and teaching in a learning setting. I have graduated nursing school, CPR certified and currently in school for NutrItion. I currently work in the NICU at AMC as a feeding technician. I am fully vaccinated against COVID and follow all...
5.0
"OUTSTANDING sitter! Catherine is warm, kind, caring, and enthusiastic - just the type of person that you want watching your child. From the moment she met our 2-1/2 year old, she right away sat down on the...

Reviewed by Bianca B.

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Ryan H.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator

5.0

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I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
5.0
"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan...

Reviewed by Kyra S.

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Amanda B.


Hudson, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

12 Years Special Needs Caregiver Experience

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Amanda is a gem - sensible, professional, consistent and has a very optimistic attitude that inspires confidence. She follows through, makes good suggestions. I could not be more pleased - I have a teen age...

Reviewed by Ilze E.

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Kayla F.


Salt Point, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

5.0

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Hey there! My name is Kayla. I'm 24 years old. I've been nannying professionally since I was 17. I've nannied in both NY & Florida. I am CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I currently nanny full time for a family in Ossining, NY. Before nannying, I worked intensively in pediatric behavioral...
5.0
"Kayla was on time, professional, and extremely sweet to our little boy. She texted hourly updates—a helpful thing for a new parent—and made our experience great. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Brenda G.


Saugerties, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Warm And Charismatic Caregiver Looking To Help!

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I don't have specific Senior Care experience, but have provided care for children in various capacities including nanny for 10 years in addition to roles as companion to teens with special needs and house manager to a special needs family.
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Rachel S.


Saugerties, NY

$50/hr10 yrs exp

After School Babysitter

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Hello, I'm a mom of 4 who can provide care . I have over 20 years experience as well as experience working with children with special needs
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Warren O.


Ulster Park, NY

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Humorous Flexible Gentleman Full Of Humanity.

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I am male adult of sound mind from Kenya but living in the US. I'm a trained teacher. I have 6 years of experience in working with children, elderly and young adults including those with special needs. I can help, pet sitting, with transportation Services and Home Care and running errands. Also great companion to elders.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pine Plains, NY

Cindy H.

5.0

I am a home health care physical therapist and had had the pleasure of working with clients that Cindy cares for. She takes her job seriously and genuinely cares about her clients and their families. She is skilled, attentive and willing to follow through with requests from a therapist such as...

- Carolyn G.

Allison Y.

5.0

Excellent care. On time. Wasn’t on her phone at all. She Attentive to my child and engaged with him. My child has medical problems with her being trained it made us more comfortable. She helped with his care at home a couple times also. They read books, played educational games. And she went above...

- Emily G.

Jessie B.

5.0

Jessie is wonderful with my two year old daughter. My daughter loves the time they spend together every other week. Jessie brings energy, ideas for play and a gently educational approach. She is kind, funny and warm. From the beginning of her coming to us (six months ago) I have trusted her care...

- Caitlin M.

Catherine I.

5.0

Catherine watched our 1 year old son while we attended a wedding in the Catskills. He immediately warmed up to her and barely noticed when we left. She took amazing care of him, and communicated with us well throughout the evening. I would highly recommend her!

- Nicole M.

Ryan H.

5.0

If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...

- Kyra S.

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