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Billy J.


Staatsburg, NY

$14-20/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

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Hi all, Hope all is well. My name is Bilal but everyone calls me Billy. I just turned 30 and worked in television and film as well as advertising in a copywriting and strategist role. Due to COVID-19 I've since moved upstate with my parents for a few months as I get my affairs in order and work on some projects. I have...
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Ellexis S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pre-K Teacher, Loves Children And Pets!

5.0

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I have nearly 15 years of experience. I have worked with infants, toddlers, older children, children with special needs. I worked as a pre-k teacher in Red Hook and I live in Pine Plains. I am happy to provide educational services, be it homework, homeschooling, or anything in between! I am trained in conscious discipline and...
5.0
"We adore Elle! She has been such an amazing resource for our family. We have a 5 month old and a 3.5 year old and Elle has been watching our baby for a few months now in the mornings while my husband and I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Dy-taisha W.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Well Experience Care Giver

5.0

(2)

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I'm a mother to a 3-year-old boy. I'm a head teacher for the toddler room, I've also cared for infants, adults with special needs, and children with special needs. I'm looking for a job where I can also bring my son with me to work. He's a typical 3-year-old boy who loves, super heroes, soccer and other sports. I'm reliable and...
5.0
"Extremely professional with amazing childcare experience. My children loved her when they were under her care."

Reviewed by Regina S.

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Ryan H.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator

5.0

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I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
5.0
"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan...

Reviewed by Kyra S.

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Morgan A.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Professional, Friendly And Responsible

5.0

(4)

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I enjoy taking care of others. I have been taking care of the elderly and special needs since I was in high school and immediately after. It's rewarding to know that my care makes a difference.
5.0
"She is an incredibly caring and patient woman, who puts those under her care before herself, every time. Morgan is a hard worker, and a loving mother, and these traits serve her well when it comes to child...

Reviewed by Nathaniel M.

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Kayla F.


Salt Point, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

5.0

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Hey there! My name is Kayla. I'm 24 years old. I've been nannying professionally since I was 17. I've nannied in both NY & Florida. I am CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I currently nanny full time for a family in Ossining, NY. Before nannying, I worked intensively in pediatric behavioral...
5.0
"Kayla was on time, professional, and extremely sweet to our little boy. She texted hourly updates—a helpful thing for a new parent—and made our experience great. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Allison Y.


Ulster Park, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

3.3

(3)

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Hello! My name is Allison! Here's a little bit about what I'm experienced in; I am a certified EMT with CPR, First Aid, BLS. I've been an EMT since 2021 with well over 4, 000 diverse calls under my belt. I've got a lot of experience with special needs, developmental disorders, emotional disorders, mental health, elderly,...
4.0
"Allison was lovely and very professional. She has been with our family for about three years. We never would’ve stopped working with her but unfortunately she moved from our area. She was wonderful with our...

Reviewed by Lahela R.

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Catherine I.


Rhinebeck, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

5.0

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I've have been nannying for over 10 years and have experience with special needs, newborns and teaching in a learning setting. I have graduated nursing school, CPR certified and currently in school for NutrItion. I currently work in the NICU at AMC as a feeding technician. I am fully vaccinated against COVID and follow all...
5.0
"Catherine watched our 1 year old son while we attended a wedding in the Catskills. He immediately warmed up to her and barely noticed when we left. She took amazing care of him, and communicated with us well...

Reviewed by Nicole M.

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Jessie B.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

5.0

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I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
5.0
"Jessie is wonderful with my two year old daughter. My daughter loves the time they spend together every other week. Jessie brings energy, ideas for play and a gently educational approach. She is kind, funny and...

Reviewed by Caitlin M.

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Catherine I.


Rhinebeck, NY

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

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I'm an experience nanny with over 5 years of childcare work. I've worked with newborns to toddlers predominantly, taking care of their daily needs, taking them to and from appointments and as a live-in nanny when their parents went on vacations. I've worked with kids with special needs, with long-term illnesses and newborns from...
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Loretta J.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

My Name Is Loretta I Have Been A Pca And Hha For 3 Years Now

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Hello my name is Loretta I'm a pca and hha for 3 years now I'm looking for any hours. I just cant handle pills thats my jobs rule anything else I like do like watch for safety make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack I can bathe give bed bath help to guide with getting dressed I'm great at cleaning.
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Victoria B.


Hyde Park, NY

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

The Best Care Is My Top Priority!

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My name is Tori! I am a CNA currently, But I have an extensive background in various aspects of the care field. I have been in the care field for the past 10+ years, with my first experiences in 2003 working with disabled adults. I have worked with individuals with special needs of all ages, from children to our elderly...
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Victoria B.


Hyde Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

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My name is Tori! I am a CNA currently, But I have an extensive background in various aspects of the care field. I have been in the care field for the past 10 plus years, with my first experiences in 2003 working with disabled adults. I have worked with individuals with special needs of all ages, from children to our elderly...
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Erica R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

The Nurse For Your Loved One

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Experienced LPN ready to care for your loved one. Experience with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy tube feeds etc
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Michaela H.


Port Ewen, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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I have always had a love for teaching and caring for others. I have helped my grandmother with my uncle with special needs for as long as I can remember. I have worked for the past 3 years and have loved every minute of it. I have been able to help and watch people grow into even more incredible people than they were before I...
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Nadine F.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nadine

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I have 30 years experience providing care for individuals with varying disabilities working at Cardinal Hayes Home For Children. It is a passion of mine to be in this field of service. I consider myself a very compassionate person and I feel satisfied and fulfilled knowing I'm assisting a fellow human being to live a full life
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Clementina B.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter

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I have worked with special needs children for about 13 years and I feel I am more than qualified to care for them. I have worked with autistic children for about the same amount of time. I would be interested in teaching life skills like taking them to the store, going to the mall to shop, going to pay bills, writing checks,...

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I'm have worked with children with disabilities for 20 years . Since a child I have been highly passionate for seniors and children with disabilities. I try my best to carry out each patient needs and always consider the family needs and wants also. As I continue my journey in this field my goal is to always be compassionate and...
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Chauvelle L.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Attentive And Compassionate

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I have been in Healthcare for 9 years in which I have worked with every demographic. Newborn to end-of-life care. In the early part of my career, I was a personal care aide, during this time I cared for persons with disabilities and special needs. Currently, I work in the Emergency room so I still encounter patients with special...
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Andrea B.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children of different ages ranging from 4 months to 21 yr old special needs. Experience in household childcare, residential special needs childcare, and teaching assistant experience with special needs children.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Staatsburg, NY

Ellexis S.

5.0

We adore Elle! She has been such an amazing resource for our family. We have a 5 month old and a 3.5 year old and Elle has been watching our baby for a few months now in the mornings while my husband and I work. She’s also spent time with both our girls during evenings and on weekends and they...

- Care member

Dy-taisha W.

5.0

Dy-taisha Is very caring, attentive, & reliable. She enjoys working with children & loves watching them grow.

- Lauren L.

Ryan H.

5.0

If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...

- Kyra S.

Morgan A.

5.0

Morgan has such a caring, gentle soul. She goes above and beyond her duties. She treated my loved one as if she was caring for her own family. She came in early and left late many times when I needed her to. She gave me such a sense of relief knowing that my family member was in safe, capable and...

- Tracy B.

Kayla F.

5.0

Kayla was on time, professional, and extremely sweet to our little boy. She texted hourly updates—a helpful thing for a new parent—and made our experience great.

- Care member

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