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Jamie S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I've been a nanny longterm with a couple families and also short term for families on vacation while I lived in Hawaii for 10 years. I've nannied for all different ages and demographics- foster children to celebrities children. I also have experience with special needs children.
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Danbury, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a recent graduate of Quinnipiac University with a masters degree in occupational therapy. I have been actively babysitting, nannying and pet sitting for many different families for the past 8 years. I have worked at the Brookfield Parks and Rec summer camp for 3 years as well as the Wilton Riding Club summer camp for 2...
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Outgoing, Authoritative But Not Mean Or Rude, Patient, Kind, Compassionate, & Authentically Myself!

Pleasant Valley, NY

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Hi!! My name is PaigeElizabeth. I grew up in Waverly TN. Moved to NY for college last year. I've always loved working with kids, starting with caring for my younger cousins, including those with special needs. Before I turned 16, I worked at a K-5 daycare ran by my aunt, helping with activities, supervision, and learning...
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Fun, Skilled And Artistic Sitter.

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as creative, attentive and knowledgeable. I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. The past 10 consecutive years I cared for multiple families of all sizes and cultures. Since 2019 I specialized on special needs children. I currently work full-time as an Arts Coordinator at a special...
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Lpn With Years Of Experience

Cold Spring, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello I have experience care for special needs children. Live in would be great for me if it works for you!!! Covid vaccination and boosted
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Patient, Energetic And Positive Person!

Danbury, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi parents , my experience with child with special need is with my son , who is autistic. Diagnosed when he was only 19 months. Since then I started my journey learning everything about autism and helping him in every area he needed. Today he is 22 years old, he works since 18 , and has become an incredible human being....
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Special Needs

Danbury, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years of experience with elderly and I also have children of my own. I am a very responsible, honest, reliable and hard working woman. I can cook, clean, and recording any medical needs ( such as vital signs/intake/output ) recording and documenting daily needs also meds and assist with doctor's appointments and...
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RBT Certified

New Fairfield, CT

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$30/hr
I am currently an RBT for a public school and work with behavioral and autistic children daily. I have 3 years experience working with behavior and autistic children. I would like to extend my work schedule through the summer and help a family who is in need of child care.
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Putnam Valley, NY

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$19/hr
Hi, my name is Criss C. I have 12+ years of childcare and teen care experience, including with special needs/development delays (such as ADHD, anxiety, Autism). I also have 8 years of experience with elderly care.
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Fishkill, NY

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$24/hr
6 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
respite care
+ 1 more
My name is Abby, and I have 7 years experience caring for individuals with special needs as well as 2 years of elderly patients. (Hoyer loft, gait belt, medication administration experience) I have compassion for each and every human I interact with especially those I am responsible in caring for. I love being able to give an...
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Caregiver

Carmel, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I've cared for special needs individuals for over 7 years within that time frame I have had an rewarding learning experience. I have been taught true diversity and understanding. This is a rare opportunity to see them developmentally come into their own, have their own opinions and try to make good choices.
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Physical Therapist

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
As a Physical Therapist, I have immense knowledge and experience in working with people with disabilities.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
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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Certified Nurses Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Teresa I've been an CNA for 20 plus years, I've worked with all types of clients, dementia, combative, u name it I've done it, I can do insulin, cook, clean, run errands, take to doctors appointments, are just go for a walk... as long as it doesn't hurt the client we can enjoy each other.... I love what I do I'm...
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Caregiver Full or Part-Time

Fishkill, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have previous experience with Senior care, Children, Special needs, Alzheimer's Disease & the Legally Blind. Since I started my career I have acquired 25 years of medical experience. I am compassionate, friendly, reliable, patient, honest, & kind. My professional resume is available at any time. I also have excellent...
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Danbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a companionate heart, passion, will like to do errands, feeding bathing cleaning the house, and doing laundry etc.
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Carmel, NY

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$40/hr
5 years experience
I have been working in the home-care setting for five years. I have skill experience in taking care of those with special needs, such as: feeding, dressing diapering, ambulating, and safety.
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New Milford, CT

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
I raised all my nieces! And I took care of my son who has special needs. Baby sat for years, I am 51 and currently looking for work.
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Beacon, NY

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$16/hr
I'm a 22-year-old college student who has a passion for working with children. I plan on becoming a pediatric occupational therapist. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I'm a very nurturing, patient and reliable individual! I have experience working with children from 22 months old up to 12 years. Some of my past...
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Danbury, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a person who is very dedicated to my work. I love to serve, to help, to feel useful, to feel that through me I can help families and people who, with just a smile and good treatment, can feel loved, heard and respected.
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