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Degree in recreational therapy, strength based approach. Kind, empathetic, attentive, and energetic!
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...
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
Respite care
hospice services
dementia
Hi! I'm glad you're looking at my profile because I have a lot of experience and education. My paid experience is working primarily with people with special needs, spanning from infancy to very old age. I raised my own daughter who has down syndrome and is now doing very well. I helped take care of my mother who had dementia and...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
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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 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...
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
As a natural caregiver, I've always had a strong passion for helping people. With five years of experience, I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who loves playing educational games that promote learning. I also enjoy outdoor sports and physical games.
I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and have experience...
Care Member says "Communicates excellently with us about elderly parent's condition. Very compassionate and warm. Works great for our situation and gives family the...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
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- $10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
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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- $25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages.
I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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,...
Rebecca D. says "Eileen is a sweet, reliable and caring person who took care of my children and dog on a daily basis for many years before we moved away. She also took...
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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 .
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I am a patient, creative, and friendly individual who excels in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. I believe in open communication with parents and strive to keep them informed...
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- $25/hr
Hi! My names Erin! I have a brother with severe autism. He is non verbal and for most of his life was pretty violent with himself and others. I grew up with all kinds of people from different fields of the autism world come in and try to help him with different therapy techniques and medications. I have been next to my brother...
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- $15/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a high school special education teacher in Bronx, NY for 5 students with Autism. Before this, I was a teaching assistant for children who had emotional behavioral disorders and cognitive impairments. At both teaching positions, I did a lot of social skills education, as well as structured teaching methods. I am...
Experienced, CPR-Certified Babysitter With 8+ Years Of Care & A Background In Psychology
Cortlandt Manor, NY
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- $15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Randi, a babysitter from Cortlandt Manor with 8+ years of paid experience caring for children from infants to teens. I'm CPR certified, professionally trained as a lifeguard, have my own mode of transportation, and always prioritize safety, fun, and a nurturing environment. I recently graduated Penn State with a degree...
I have worked closely with students with special needs for over 5 years. It began when I was a one to one with a child who was given oxygen at only 4 years old. It was a pleasure working with him and a joy to serve him. I also began working in a inclusion classroom, where I was a one to one for a student with behavioral...
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- $25/hr
I am a 58-year-old mother of two grown children. I'm currently employed at Orange Ulster Boces as a teacher's asst. for 15 years. I work with special needs students with autism, down syndrome and mentally delayed. I also work for Rockland County YMCA after school program. I have a 61-year-old mentally challenged brother who I...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Rachael W.
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...
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Richie P.
Communicates excellently with us about elderly parent's condition. Very compassionate and warm. Works great for our situation and gives...
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Susan D.
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...
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