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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pleasant Valley, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Pleasant Valley, NY
Lisa C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a mother of three adorable little people. I am dependable, adaptable, empathetic, gentle, patient, and trustworthy. I have over 10 years of experience working with people especially elderly and partially adolescents. I work in facilities and home based settings. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified...
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Hi, my name is Dawn. I am a certified licensed teacher who after 30 years of teaching decided it was time to move on to new experiences. Most recently I have been working as a behaviorist for preschool and elementary children. I am artistic, creative and thoroughly enjoy children. I am also a mother of two boys. I believe that...
Loretta J.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Loretta I Have Been A Pca And Hha For 3 Years Now
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Hello my name is Loretta I'm a pca and hha for 3 years now I'm looking for any hours. I just cant handle pills thats my jobs rule anything else I like do like watch for safety make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack I can bathe give bed bath help to guide with getting dressed I'm great at cleaning.
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I am currently a student at Vassar College looking to work part time with an individual (or multiple individuals) with developmental disabilities. I can provide any services from accompaniment on errands/outings to daily hygiene assistance and cooking/eating meals. I am comfortable working with all ages (infant-senior), and I...
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I have worked with special needs children for about 13 years and I feel I am more than qualified to care for them. I have worked with autistic children for about the same amount of time. I would be interested in teaching life skills like taking them to the store, going to the mall to shop, going to pay bills, writing checks,...
Suzette H.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$18-23/hr
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I'm have worked with children with disabilities for 20 years . Since a child I have been highly passionate for seniors and children with disabilities. I try my best to carry out each patient needs and always consider the family needs and wants also. As I continue my journey in this field my goal is to always be compassionate and...
Isabel B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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In 10th grade, I started working at SNACK, an afterschool and weekend activity center for kids and teens with ASD and other mental disabilities. We had different classes ranging from soccer and basketball to music and yoga. I also worked as a full-time nanny for a 2-year-old girl with mental and physical disabilities. I learned...
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I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13. I started as a mothers helper and eventually started babysitting and nannying part time for a few different families. I am fun, outgoing, responsible, reliable and flexible. I am 19 years old and am currently attending college as a nursing student. I am looking for a...
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I have been working at Astor Home for Children with mostly emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I teach them music and yoga.
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Amelia M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Amelia. I am seeking a babysitting job near Lagrangeville, New York. Obviously I love kids and I enjoy caring for and playing with them. I am patient, trustworthy, and kind. I was in the Math Honor Society and I have an Associate's degree in science. My experience entails babysitting my many little cousins and...
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I enjoy caring for coaching and socializing with special needs children on how to improve and enjoy their day to day living.
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Muna S.
Verbank, NY
$27-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My name is Muna I am a certified nurse assistant. I love what I'm doing. I'm very patient person I am caring loving always on time take my job serious always willing to learn new things
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My medical training began at Morristown Memorial Hospital (Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ) in 1973 as a medical-surgical technician. I have worked as a nursing assistant in Hawaii and Europe.
In my more recent role, I provided long-term care to an individual who succumbed to a traumatic brain injury.
My medical and...
5.0
"James has been an excellent caregiver for my dad over the past 18 months. As the needs of our family changed, James demonstrated flexibility and creativity in helping us adapt to the changes. In the beginning,...
Reviewed by Melinda M.
Monique R.
Wappingers Falls, NY
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a loving, caring, hard working person looking for a family to work along with to give aid to their loved one. I will go above and beyond to ensure my client is well taken of. I have over 10 years experience working with patients who has dementia, alzheimers, ALS, parkinsons, diabetes, bed bound and special needs. I...
Allison Y.
Ulster Park, NY
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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,...
4.0
"Allison was lovely and very professional. She has been with our family for about three years. We never would’ve stopped working with her but unfortunately she moved from our area. She was wonderful with our...
Reviewed by Lahela R.
Carmen P.
Fishkill, NY
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 44 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
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Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I have just moved to the Newburgh area from Arizona. I have about 16 years of childcare experience, from babysitting to working in the behavioral health field for special needs kiddos. Currently I hold my BLS certification, RBT license and am a CNA in the states of Arizona and New York. I am...
5.0
"She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very...
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5.0
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Hi! I'm a 27-year-old early childhood education major. I've been working with children since I was 14, including babysitting, assistant directing children's theater productions, working with children with special needs, and teaching preschool in a federal building, which involves a high-security clearance. Most recently, I've...
5.0
"Julia is by far the best child caretaker that we have ever had (or honestly could ever hope to have). She is creative, positive, and so loving to our children. We wish we could keep her forever!"
Reviewed by Cait And Manny V.
5.0
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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!
5.0
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My name is Marina, I've been working as a nanny for 14 years. I'm current working part time for a family in New Paltz since 2018 taking care of one child who's 6 years old now. I'm responsible for picking her up after school, giving snack, taking to activities, park and light housekeeping.
I also worked for a family in...
5.0
"Marina came to watch our two kids (3&1) for a date night. Another review mentions this, you can instantly tell that Marina is incredibly kind and she connected with both kids instantly. She arrived a few...
Reviewed by Kate B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pleasant Valley, NY
James H.
5.0
James has been an excellent caregiver for my dad over the past 18 months. As the needs of our family changed, James demonstrated flexibility and creativity in helping us adapt to the changes. In the beginning, we need help just once a day a few times each week. At the end, James often came to care...
- Melinda M.
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.
Kaleigh H.
5.0
She was a great big help to our family. Whenever we wanted a date night she was flexible to work with our schedule and our toddler loved playing with her. She would read books, and go on walks, she was very attentive to him and respected all our choices for our son. She is amazing!
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Julia W.
5.0
Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our daughter loves Julia and we're very sad to no longer be working with her. She was very communicative and despite a long commute, was very punctual...
- Claire K.
Marina S.
5.0
Marina is WONDERFUL, we absolutely love her. She is so warm and kind to my son. She smiles and laughs and plays. Marina is also generous with the light-housekeeping aspect :) You can trust that your child is in excellent hands.
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Ratings for Pleasant Valley, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Pleasant Valley, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.