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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Suffern, NY
The average rate is $22/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Suffern, NY
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I have been working as a professional nanny for 25 plus years. I am originally from Ireland and have had a background check and fingerprints taken as I have worked as a substitute teacher while on a part-time nanny job sharing position. I currently work as a nurse technician at White Plains Hospital on the oncology unit but am...
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Helen is an incredible nanny to our three children. She loves them like they are her own and works hard to help them socially and developmentally prepare for the years ahead. She is extremely dependable and...
Reviewed by Lauren P.
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I have worked for 4 years as a Teacher's Assistant with special needs children. I have the the attentiveness and passion that it requires to serve children with special needs.
Helen C.
Suffern, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Worked With Wonderful Families Over The Past Twenty Two Years Both As A Nanny And Home Care Attendant. I Have Dealt With Everything From Special Needs Children On The Autistic Spectrum To Adult Cancer Patients.
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I have worked with wonderful families over my career. I have excellent references and firmly believe that everyone should be treated with dignity, respect and the utmost love and care. I treat all my cases as though they are family members.
Elise K.
Suffern, NY
$20/hr
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Hello! I'm Elise! I come from a background of education, and I have experience working with a variety of different types of children, including those with disabilities. I currently hold my New York State teaching certification for birth-grade 6, and am working towards my Master's Degree in School Counseling . I have experience...
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I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I really enjoy bonding with children and their families. I also have experience with special needs children.
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I am a dedicated and caring babysitter with years of experience; including with multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I truly love the children I work with. Safety, fun, and learning are my top priorities. I'm fully COVID-vaccinated (Pfizer), CPR-certified, comfortable with pets, and have a flexible schedule.
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5.0
Elise is a wonderful person, very dependable, hardworking and confident. My twin boys love her. She is moving, that's the only reason she won't be babysitting anymore.
Reviewed by Arron N.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
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Rosie is great with our girls! We've used her for years for our newborn/infant and older toddler, and we've always been very happy with her. Super trustworthy, on time, dependable, etc.
Reviewed by Kimberly W.
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I have experience working with children with special needs such as Autism, Asperger's, and other disabilities. Also I've worked more than 26 years as a caregiver. I am CNA and CPR certified. It would be a great pleasure to continue supporting and caring for those with special needs.
Rachael W.
Southfields, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible
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Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much, that I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
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Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I...
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Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
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I am licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
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Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the...
Reviewed by Keli J.
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I work full time as a patient care technician at a hospital. I can provide patient care. I am responsible and caring. I love my job in helping others.
Rene W.
Nanuet, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I started looking after kids from the age of 15. I'm very patient and open-minded. I love to participate in activities with the kids. I have a very broad perspective on kids as I have experience with both my own country and in America. I have also dealt with kids with special needs.
I'm mostly interested to help on the...
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My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks,...
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Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...
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Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!
Reviewed by Laura F.
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I have always had a passion for working in special education as I majored in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Delaware. I have taught as a teacher in special needs at a preschool level and thrive in that environment. I have taught at the Forum School in Waldwick, did a mentorship at a Learning Center in...
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
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Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
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I work as a Health Aide. I work with patients of all ages and different health conditions. Love to help as much as I can.
Holly O.
Mahwah, NJ
$20-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
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I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy.
I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references.
I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids.
I am fun, loving, active person!
Reach out to see if we are a fit!
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My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
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Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating...
Reviewed by Judi H.
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Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
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Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes...
Reviewed by Mary M.
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Hi, my name is Mirta! I'm a 21-year-old junior at Nyack College and my major is pastoral ministry. One my goals in life is to open up a counseling center in my community that gives people room to vent, get advice, and even get prayer. I want it to be free and open to the public so that my community can move towards complete...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Suffern, NY
Helen C.
5.0
Helen is an incredible nanny to our three children. She loves them like they are her own and works hard to help them socially and developmentally prepare for the years ahead. She is extremely dependable and my children adore her. Wish we could keep her as our nanny forever :)
- Lauren P.
Elise D.
5.0
Elise was the nanny for our son for about a month when he was 7 months old until she was offered a position through her college. She built a quick relationship with him and he lit up around her. She was very reliable and has a wealth of experience with babies. Anyone would be lucky to have her.
- Lauren B.
Rosetta T.
5.0
Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well behaved in our absence.
- Phil S.
Rachael W.
5.0
Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...
- Care member
Lauren C.
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Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!
- Keli J.
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