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Briana M.


Valhalla, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

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For three years, I was the caregiver for an 8-year-old boy with charge syndrome and autism. He is deaf and non verbal. He is the smartest, strongest, and most loving person I've ever met. Taking care of him was an amazing learning experience. I would get him off the bus every day, make him a snack or sometimes a meal because he...
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Cristine C.


Valhalla, NY

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

Educator Looking For Summer - (July-August) Employment

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Hello, I am a NYS certified teaching assistant who has educated special needs preschool-elementary students for over a decade. I have fluency in American Sign Language and auditory/oral training working with children that have cochlear implants and hearing aids. I have mentored interns who have joined our program for summer...
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Briana M.


Valhalla, NY

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I started as a babysitter for two younger siblings when I was about 13 or 14 and since then have had many different caregiving jobs. I have worked with kids between ages 5 months to 14 years old. I have 3 years experience working with a child with special needs. I also have experience working in a daycare so I understand the...
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Angela I.


Valhalla, NY

$21-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

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Nanny/Caregiver- infants to 3 yrs . I'm a 53 mother of 2 successful men. I'm honest, sincere, and reliable. I have the best interest of your child at heart. Experience working with children to reach milestones : standing, crawling walking etc. Learning Activities- alphabet, numbers, shapes, songs. Etc. Reading to child on a...
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Elise D.


West Nyack, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm, And Caring Sitter

4.0

(4)

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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.
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.

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Gloria C.


Greenwich, CT

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Friendly Care

5.0

(1)

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Extensive experience with special needs from 0-22 years old. Certified on behavioral health and wellness. ADDH NOW. to mention a few
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Cinthia S.


White Plains, NY

$18-40/hr5 yrs exp

Med Tech

5.0

(1)

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My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the...

Reviewed by Samantha G.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...

Reviewed by Care member

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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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!
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

5.0

(1)

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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time...

Reviewed by Amanda J.

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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

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I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Reviewed by Beth O.

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Geremias J.


Eastchester, NY

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Take Care Of Who Matters First

5.0

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As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Debra C.


Ossining, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Over the years, I have nannied for children between the ages of newborns to 14 years old and have worked with over 20 families. I am certified in CPR, First Aid and AED in both American Red Cross & Ellis and Associates as well a Lifeguard Instructor in Ellis and Associates. I have experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debra was just what me and my family needed. I have two boys and a dog with special needs. First of all, she is always punctual and flexible. Secondly, I described her as a "luxury level nanny" because she gave...

Reviewed by David K.

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Amanda R.


West Harrison, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Passionate Babysitter Or Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hello parents! I have been caring for children for the last 13 years! I have done everything from occasional date night babysitting to being a full time live-in nanny, watching up to three children at a time, ranging in age from eight months to 15 years. I have experience with twins and children with special needs (autism and...
5.0
"I recently interviewed Mandy for a part-time nanny position with our family. Although I didn’t hire Mandy (our circumstances changed and we were no longer looking to hire someone), I wanted to share here that...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

5.0

(5)

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I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Reviewed by Alistair B.

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

5.0

(3)

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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
5.0
"I hired Debbie to babysit my 8 year old daughter and we absolutely love her. Punctual, reliable, friendly, helpful, and most importantly, great with kids. My daughter likes how she sticks to the bedtime...

Reviewed by Danielle C.

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Amanda R.


Greenwich, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

5.0

(4)

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I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Amanda is an incredible nanny! She's nurturing, patient, and has great intuitive skills. Amanda goes above and beyond to ensure the best care for the children. She's a true gem!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my...

Reviewed by Leilani D.

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Rachel W.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
5.0
"I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child...

Reviewed by Ellen E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valhalla, NY

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.

Cinthia S.

5.0

Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...

- Samantha G.

Travis T.

5.0

I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...

- Care member

Susan D.

5.0

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

- Care member

Debbie F.

5.0

Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is so patient with him. Highly...

- Amanda J.

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