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Michelle D.

Caring And Loving Aide

Stony Point, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been taking care of special needs children and adults for almost 20 years I love that I can be there for them to love and care for them In absence of their parents and loved ones. Making sure that they are safe and comfortable. .
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Childhood/Special Education Student With Over 10 Years Experience

Sloatsburg, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a Montessori Teacher in New Jersey but I live in Rockland. I earned my bachelors degree from Dominican College in Orangeburg, New York where I was a Childhood/Special Education major with a concentration in History. I have worked with children as a camp counselor and head counselor for over 12 years in a camp. I...
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Experience Babysitter for Special Needs Children

Monroe, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I love working with special needs children. I've worked with special needs children as a teachers aide in NYC public schools, worked with children in Orange Ulster Boxes after I moved from the city to orange county. I currently work with a 4-month-old, in Goshen. I work three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you...
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Tomkins Cove, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working my entire life with people of all ages with developmental disabilities in different capacities. My experience also includes working more specifically with adults with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, brain trauma, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and people within the autistic spectrum. Contact me for more...
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Part-time Care Taker Available

Highland Mills, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Alex, and I am 27 years old, currently teaching Kindergarten virtually at a charter school. This is my third year teaching and I have previously taught 2nd grade and 4th grade. In addition, my younger brother has Down syndrome, and I have been around children with special needs my entire life. I am looking for a...
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Pomona, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 7 of my own kids and 3 adopted. 25 years of experience and love children. I believe in gentle parenting and helping children become independent and curious about the world around them. Helping them to be authentic and creative. I am also familiar with Autism and other special needs.
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Tuxedo Park, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Nicole. I'm 27 years old. I'm currently a substitute teacher for all of Bergen county. I work with children from 3-18. I have my undergrad from Plymouth State University in communications and I have my masters from Southern New Hampshire University in marketing. I also am a yoga teacher, and a holistic health...
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Exceptional Caregiver -

Suffern, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Mother of young adult children who wants to ease the burden of all your "motherly" tasks, from education, child rearing, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, cooking, errands and more... Experience with TWINS and SPECIAL NEEDS. Friendly, energetic, well spoken and mannered, great communication and people skills. Very...
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Highland Mills, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with the elderly for over 25 years. I have worked with people with dementia, aphasia, Parkinson's, cancer, Alzheimer's and mental health disorders I've been there for the end of life stage. My passion has always been the elderly and the ill. I've had experience working in nursing homes and working privately for...
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Monroe, NY

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$23/hr
4 years experience
I am looking to connect with a family in need of care for an individual who needs assistance. I have a big heart and a lot of patience. I have a specials needs daughter and I understand what is required to care for anyone who needs assistance.
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Monroe, NY

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$16/hr
I have been around special needs children my entire life. My mother is a special needs teacher and I have been to her school and helped with the kids many times in my life. I understand the special care it takes to watch over them.
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CAREGIVER

Chester, NY

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$20/hr
Worked as a one-on-one aide in the goshen school district with a child with ms and autism. Stayed with student througout the day. Helped with schoolwork during class. Graded schoolwork corriculum around student's cognitive ability. Adapted pe classes as well.
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Babysitter And Senior Care

Suffern, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
My name is Barbara, I am 47 years old . I am a very reliable and responsible person. I am very caring, loving and friendly. I have 10+ years experience in child care and elderly care. Also have experience caring for special needs children. I have my own car with clean driving record. Reference upon request.
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Tomkins Cove, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
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Highland Mills, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is eileen I am 61 years old and a retired elementary school teacher and mother of three daughters and two granddaughters and a grandson due in July. I have experience caring for infants through elementary school. I have also cared with children with autism and special needs . I can cook meals, help with homework,...
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Sloatsburg, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ashley and I am a student at Dominican College. I am a Childhood/Special Education major with a concentration in History. I have worked with children as a camp counselor and head counselor for 11 years in a camp. I have also worked as an assistant dance instructor and a health director at the same camp. I also...
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Arden, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
SUMMARY An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
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Garnerville, NY

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I have an associates in psychology, working on my bachelors. I have over 4 years experience working with adults(21+) with disabilities.
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Chester, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...

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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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