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Jessica V.

Personal Care Assistant For Your Loved Ones That Has Special Needs.

Putnam Valley, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Personal Care Assistant For Your Loved Ones That Has Special Needs. I have my certification in PCA & will be furthering it to HHA soon! I have limited experience with transfers, feeding, bed washing, bed making, etc
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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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LMSW

Putnam Valley, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I have experience with children who have special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities) from all ages and I have tutoring experience. I am currently going for my BCBA, which means I have worked with children who display difficult behaviors, such as tantrums.
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Mature Direct Support Professional

Putnam Valley, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Caring certified home health aide. Currently working at a memory care facility, but I have availability in the afternoon and evenings to help care for your loved one. Experience with mobility, medication, meal prep, house keeping & assistance with Activities of Daily life including showers.
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LMSW, M.Ed.

Putnam Valley, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a current licensed social worker and I hold a Masters of Education degree. I've worked with children ages 1-21 years of age. I have experience with special needs children, specifically with autism as well. I also have tutoring experience and I've also worked in a school before as well.
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About Me

Putnam Valley, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
- I've always loved working with children, which is why I am currently Studying Childhood/Special Education in college. - Prior work experience of 4 years at a camp working one on one with special needs children as well as Nursery group leader for 3 years. - I am positive, I have good organization skills, can help around the...
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Putnam Valley, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi families! My name is Juliann, and I've had a passion for working with kids for as long as I can remember. I started out babysitting neighborhood kids and family friends, and these days I get to spend lots of time with my sweet 4-year-old niece. I've also had the privilege of working 1:1 with children with special needs ages...
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Putnam Valley, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a current student at Suny Buffalo. I've worked with kids for many years now in multiple settings. Childcare centers, camps, babysitting and special needs sports programs. I love working with kids!
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Social Service Professional & Pet Sitter

Putnam Valley, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I am currently working as a social worker for children who are developmentally disabled or have chronic mental health diagnoses. I have worked in the past as an in-home caregiver for seniors & individuals with Cerebral Palsy. I have also worked in group homes for adults with developmental disabilities as a direct care worker. I...
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Babysitter With Pediatric Medicine Background

Cortlandt Manor, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Cait! I'm a medical support professional with 10 years of experience in multiple specialties. I started a family 5 years ago and now that my children are in school, I am looking to rejoin the workforce. I most recently worked in Pediatric Neurology and am very comfortable caring for children with special needs. I have...

Amy N. says "We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was super patient with...

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Beacon, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Briyah! I have experience providing one-on-one care for individuals on the autism spectrum, including non-verbal children and young adults with higher support needs. I've worked as both a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and a private caregiver, offering consistent, compassionate support tailored to each child's routine...

Patricia B. says "Briyah is reliable, compassionate and calm when dealing with children/individuals with special needs. She forms respectful bonds with those in her care....

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Yorktown Heights, NY

4.9(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...

Laura C. says "Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and...

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Open To Work

Mahopac, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...

Ramona P. says "She did a great job ! I highly recommend her"

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Carmel, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi family, I hope all is well. My name is Eulendar and I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful interesting personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare...

Care Member says "she was awesome ! my child has been with me and dad her entire life and this was her first time being with someone knew ! Eulendar came and was...

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Experienced Special Ed Teaching Assistant

Yorktown Heights, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experience with Theraputic equipment feeding. Seizure disorder Worked with students with cerebral palsy Down syndrome, autistic. Work in Ardsley school district for 18 years. Reliable, responsible, Careing and patient. Also a background in childcare 60 credits from westchester community college in early childcare 20+ years...

Marian T. says "Lisa is amazing. She has a great work ethic and is dependable,reliable and always punctual. Lisa has worked with my son for over 12 years and he...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Garrison, NY

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
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Summer Caregiver Available

Cornwall on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.

Care Member says "Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel...

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Fishkill, NY

5.0(0)
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$29/hr
3 years experience
I am 49 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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Fun And Experienced Caregiver/Babysitter/Nanny!

Mahopac, NY

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Allie and I am 21 years old, living in Mahopac, NY. I am a recent graduate from the University of Vermont with a B. S. in Communications. I've been working with children and families since I was 12 years old. My experience includes daycare, babysitting, special needs personal care assistance, and more. I am...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Putnam Valley, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Putnam Valley, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Caitlin N.

We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was...

- Amy N.

Briyah G.

Briyah is reliable, compassionate and calm when dealing with children/individuals with special needs. She forms respectful bonds with those...

- Patricia B.

Drita V.

Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way),...

- Laura C.

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