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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rensselaer, NY

The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

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Giylah H.


Albany, NY

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello future families! I am new to care. com. However I am not new to the babysitter club or healthcare! Caring for kids has always been my specialty , and my greatest gift. I've been babysitting for about 10 years. From elementary through middle school years all the way up until high school . I took a break and now care for...
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Patricia M.


Watervliet, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN, LTC, HHC, And Alzheimer's/Dementia Exp.

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Certified LPN licensed in NYS, extensive experience in the Geriatric Community and Special Needs Pediatrics. Started my healthcare journey in 2005. I am CPR/BLS certified. I am familiar with pharmaceuticals which include dosing, administration, interactions and contraindications. Alzheimer's and Dementia has been one of my...
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Shirley M.


Albany, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Looking For Part Time Hours

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LPN Looking For Part Time evening Hours. Experience with home care, nursing facilities and pediatric care.
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Kaila R.


Troy, NY

$17-31/hr6 yrs exp

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I'm caring, reliable & someone who can always be trusted. I have many years of experience looking after children, elders & people with special needs.

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Many years experience volunteering with the Oley Foundation, caring for elderly, children and special needs.

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I grew up working with my grandmother who used to run a daycare. She took care of a set of twins, 2 babies and 2 toddlers. I then spend 3 years on my own taking care of a 6-year-old who was special needs and loved every second of it. I have had multiple care. com jobs with all different aged children and babies! I am CPR and...
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Yolanda B.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I am an LPN with senior, Alzheimer's/Dementia and developmental disability special needs experience. I am also a independent Homecare contractor/case manager providing companionship, medication, light tidying and meal prep services for clients in their homes and facilities. I am looking to provide care for 10-25 hours a week.
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Mitchelle O.


Albany, NY

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Awesome Creative Fun Sitter

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I absolutely love kids! I have worked with a special needs kids, infants, toddlers and pre-teens. I also am very familiar with online learning occupational, physical, and speech therapy. I am very energetic and happy to learn new things. I have also taken care of multiple children at a time and don't mind the challenge. I am a...
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Gecaunna E.


Troy, NY

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

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I have 3 years of experience with a private nanny agency and also have experience with special needs care. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Arts Crafts, outdoor/indoor activities, school work etc. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts and Associates in Science degree.

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Hey, I'm a daycare director with a new Bachelors degree in English that I got this December 2018. I also have my associates degree in Teacher Education. I have experience working with 0-21 years old. I have many years of experience working with children with special need children/teens/adults. Worked with a montessori preschool....
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Annonda W.


Troy, NY

$16-39/hr7 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

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I started with developmental disabilities about 8 years ago. I worked with people from ranges of ages and worked with many physical and mental disabilities over the years.
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Jessica H.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I work with disabled adults and work with them for 11 years. I enjoy helping others. I am passionate and caring and independent.
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Fatema K.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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I have worked with children with special needs all throughout my Bachelor's degree. I have worked with children who have difficulty doing activities of daily living independently. I also have worked with children who have difficulty communicating and expressing themselves. I have experience in children who have learning...
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Angela D.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Patience, Compassion, And Kindness Are My Strongest Skills.

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I have been working with children for 35 years either in hospital settings, daycare, schools, or their homes. I have worked in self-contained classrooms as a TA (laid off due to CoVid). I then worked as an Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children and loved that job. My degree is in Psychology with child behavior as...
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Kayla H.


Albany, NY

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi There! My name is Kayla and I have professional experience working both as a nanny and Direct Care Provider (DSP) for individuals with disabilities. I moved from Arizona last year and am now located in the Albany area! I currently hold NYS Fingerprint Clearance, am fully vaccinated against COVID, CPR/First Aid Certified and...
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Rachel L.


Poestenkill, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am an educator in the Capital region and have been doing childcare in the summers/on occasion during the school year for 10 years. I have experience with ages birth-teens and love working with kids of all ages and abilities! Because I'm an educator, I have experience with kiddos with special needs. I also have experience in...
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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

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Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...

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Because I have patience with others and I love helping people that need help, and I love taking care of children and older people. I have gone to school with disabilities and helped them at Que star III BOCES and I worked with kids at the CEO daycare center for volunteer work. I love what I do.
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Brianna M.


Albany, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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My name is Brianna. I have close to 2 years experience assisting individuals with special needs. I have experience in working as a Direct Support Professional supporting individuals of various ages, that have developmental/intellectual disabilities. I provided them assistance with tasks like meal prep or cooking, toileting and...
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Emily K.


Troy, NY

$20-45/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Emily and I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse (per diem nights) at Boca Regional Hospital. I am interested in doing newborn/child care overnights or during the day to assist moms in the postpartum time. I am also open to other nannying opportunities (night or day). I have experience from ages newborn to school age...

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