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Athena S.

Nanny

Suffern, NY

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$18/hr
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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Suffern, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
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 hold both an AS and a BS in Education, and an MS in School Counseling. I am currently certified as a School Counselor in 4 US states (NY, NJ, PA, CT), and am...
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Suffern, NY

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$20/hr
ompassionate, patient, and dependable caregiver with experience supporting individuals with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. Dedicated to providing safe, respectful, and person-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities,...
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Exceptional Caregiver -

Suffern, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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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Suffern, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, I'm an energetic, positive and reliable mother of 2. I've been caring for children and adults for the past 9 years, I also have experience caring for children with special needs. With me your child will receive appropriate care
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Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

Sloatsburg, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Mary M. says "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....

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VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

New City, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Tuxedo Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Grace H. says "Nicole is amazing! We hired her to help take care of our son this summer instead of going to a socially distanced summer camp. He loves hanging out with...

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Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
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...

Judi H. says "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...

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Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
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!

Care Member says "Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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College Student

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
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$48/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Laura F. says "Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!"

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I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

Southfields, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
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 so 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...

Care Member says "Rachael has been with us for a few months now and we are super lucky to have found her. Rachael has shown to be reliable, Accommodating and very...

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Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have 2 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 2 children at a time. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles with...

Care Member says "She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how warm her...

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New City, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am willing to teach the children my original language ( French) . Or give them painting lessons as I am minoring in fine arts . I am able to cook and adapt my cooking to peoples preferences of food . as I have mainly taken care of children in this past year , I love playing, reading and doing lots of fun and creative...
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Safe And Fun Care For Your Child

Ramsey, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi my name is Ariela. I am 27 years old and have an MS in Organizational Leadership. I have taken care of children of all ages and special needs. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I also have two years experience in a second grade classroom taking care of children's learning growth. My driving record is clean. I'm...
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Garnerville, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello parents my name is Jayden I've been working with kids since u was 16 and I'm now 20. I was previously working as a daycare assistant now I work as a teachers aide with special needs toddlers. I'm CPR certified and have my license/car . My rates start at 17 an hour , depends on how many kids and what your requesting .
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Mature & Experienced With Individuals Who Have Special Needs

Spring Valley, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I am a recently retired Case Manager for families receiving services from OPWDD. I am an extremely patient, caring woman who is trained and knowledgeable of various special needs, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome and cerebral palsy. At this time I have part time availability to...
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Summer Sitter

Nanuet, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a college student with extensive experience with special needs children, particularly in athletic environments. I have experience tutoring middle school and high school students in various subjects. I enjoy playing sports and being outdoors.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Suffern, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Suffern, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Gillian D.

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...

- Mary M.

Nicole R.

Nicole is amazing! We hired her to help take care of our son this summer instead of going to a socially distanced summer camp. He loves...

- Grace H.

Eleanora Z.

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food...

- Judi H.

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