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Alexandria H.


Rotterdam Junction, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Worker With Special Needs Children.

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I have many years of work and volunteer experience working with children and adults with special needs, I am also attending school online for social work. I love working with children with special needs I feel it is one of the most rewarding jobs, but I don't really consider it a job but a learning experience for the child and...

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I have been a behavioral technician for almost 3 years working with autistic children . I have both personal and professional experience.
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Alexandria H.


Rotterdam Junction, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Exsprinced Child Care Provider

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I have been working and volunteering with children and special needs children for over 10 years now. I am CPR and First aide certified. I love working with children and am very personable and enjoy doing arts and crafts sports and reading with children. I am majoring in psychology when I graduate I will be come a certified...
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Meghan C.


Amsterdam, NY

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic Caregiver

4.7

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I'm an energetic, passionate, caring and responsible care giver and teacher. I'm currently a Special Education teacher in the local area. In December 2018, I obtained my Master's degree in Literacy instruction from UAlbany. I have been teaching for since 2014 but I have been in the education field my entire life. I come from a...
3.0
"Megan was great while working for my family. Unfortunately She quit 3 weeks in."

Reviewed by Jeremy G.

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Abbie H.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Recent graduate of Hope College, Holland MI. BA Psychology. Over my years of college, I have nannied consistently for a family in Holland, as well as gaining experience with children in educational settings as well as working with children with special needs. I have experience with the adult special needs populations as well. My...
5.0
"Abbie is a lovely, intelligent young woman and is amazing with children of all ages. I have an eleven-year-old daughter who enjoys spending time with Abbie and sees her as a role-model, and my two-year-old son...

Reviewed by Jaime G.

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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

5.0

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I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....
5.0
"She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no...

Reviewed by Jeff L.

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Nina G.


Amsterdam, NY

$12-25/hr1 yrs exp

Young Energetic Nurse Looking To Become Part Of The Family!

5.0

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Hi! My name is Nina I am a 25-year-old nurse of 1 year. I absolutely love my job and it shows. I am attentive and dedicated and driven. So many times I have advocated for my patients and given them the attention they need and deserve. I love hearing my special needs patients so appreciative of someone that brings a genuine joy...
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Brittany K.


Schenectady, NY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Brittany. I recently just stopped working at Ellis Hospital on the mental health unit for adolescents. In the childcare field, I have experience such as, working as a special ed TA, working as a lead teacher in preschool and toddler classrooms. And I have babysat for about 15 years. I am looking to get back into child...
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Brittany K.


Schenectady, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Brittany, I am 29 years old. I recently just stopped working at Ellis Hospital on the mental health floor for adolescence. I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have babysat since I was 13 and still do to this day. And I have also been a lead preschool and toddler teacher. And I have worked at a...
5.0
"Brittany has been watching our children for a couple years. She also house / dog sits while we're on vacation. She's great with kids and pets and is a friend of the family. Very trustworthy. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Ferneidy D.


Amsterdam, NY

$17-24/hr1 yrs exp

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After I finish college and medical school I want to be a general practitioner, for the prime reason being that I love working and helping kids. I am CPR and First Aid certified, lifeguard certified, and I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Since I was in 14 I worked as a swim instructor in the summer with ages raging...
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Kayla B.


Schenectady, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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Hello! I'm K : ) I provide enrichment and connection-based respite care for families of children with Autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. I'm experienced with implementing/supporting any existing programs from behavioral, language, or OT/PT specialists. My main objective in care-work is to foster a...
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Brittney N.


Schenectady, NY

$15-43/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher Trying To Earn Extra $$ Before I Student Teach In September!

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I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old or maybe even younger. I have experience with ages birth - 12 years old. I currently work as a teaching assistant in a preschool with students with special needs. I am CPR & 1st aid certified as well as I have my associate's degree in early childhood education. I am currently in...
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Laniah P.


Amsterdam, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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I've worked with liberty Arc for about a year and a half, I've also worked with broadway home care for about three months. I love working with individuals that have a little more brightness than most. Working with Liberty has taught me how to adjust to new people and give medicine, CPR And first aid kit training etc. I love to...
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Janet R.


Amsterdam, NY

$22-28/hr6 yrs exp

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I have done housekeeping a few years back for a bed bound NYU students Love working with individuals who have special needs, bed bound, also have done security, elderly, senior citizens buildings
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Amanda P.


Schenectady, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter

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I am a mother of 3 children one that has special needs. I have many years of babysitting experience. I am very comfortable taking care of children of all ages and various needs. Please feel free to send me a message with any questions you may have.
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Tierney C.


Schenectady, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Tierney and I am 25 years old. I am a junior at The College of Saint Rose and am getting my bachelors in History Education and my Masters in Special Education. I have 12 years of experience with children who are typically developing and who have special needs. I spent a year and a half as a nanny in NJ before I...
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Kelly C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Leader

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I have worked as a CNA and Activity Leader at a nursing home for 30 years. I love my job both as a caregiver and Activity Leader as activities are so important. I have done home care for the last year and absolutely love it! I have worked with the elderly and some younger age groups. Im available in the evenings, nights and most...
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Tierney C.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Typical Developing Or Special Needs.

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Hi! My name is Tierney and I am a 31-year-old woman who has 17 years of experience working and caring for children of all ages. I have spent 11 years working as a mother's helper and eventually growing into a mentor for a boy who has Autism. During that time, I spent 5 years working in a private school for children with...
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Leah S.


Amsterdam, NY

$15-25/hr

Caregiver For Kids

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I am a mom of a3-year-old boy, and I have a nephew who is now 15 years old, who I have also raised and he is a special-needs child.
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Kimberly D.


Schenectady, NY

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

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Good morning! My name is Kimberly, and I'm currently a new traveler. I've been working with children since I was 17 and loved it. I started by watching my younger nephews and then began babysitting for children in our neighborhood. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with teens with special needs, but I love children...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rotterdam Junction, NY

Meghan C.

5.0

Meghan was a fantastic nanny for both my girls for almost 3 months. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like my babies to be cared for, yet still offering her advice...

- Shannon M.

Abbie H.

5.0

Abbie has worked with our family for four years while she's been in college. We have two kids, now 11 and 8. She picked them up from school, would help them with homework, take them to activities, and keep them busy for a few hours after school. She would also work weekends, both during the day and...

- Amy S.

Lauren M.

5.0

She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no hesitation when it came to helping with potty training and working on a daily routine! Will...

- Jeff L.

Brittany K.

5.0

Brittany has been watching our children for a couple years. She also house / dog sits while we're on vacation. She's great with kids and pets and is a friend of the family. Very trustworthy.

- Care member

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