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I am comfortable working with special needs pediatrics and geriatrics with cognitive disorders. I have been doing so for 10+ years and have a doctorate in physical therapy.
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Hi, my name is Dawn. I am a certified licensed teacher who after 30 years of teaching decided it was time to move on to new experiences. Most recently I have been working as a behaviorist for preschool and elementary children. I am artistic, creative and thoroughly enjoy children. I am also a mother of two boys. I believe that...
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I am 31 years old. I currently am a stay at home mom with a 16-month-old and a newborn. I have much experience watching children and working with children with special needs. I am an excellent driver, I will always arrive on time and I am very reliable. I also cook, clean and take care of the home. I am CPR, first aid, safety...
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Hi! I'm a mother of a 10-month-old baby girl. Currently I am home full time with her and have a very flexible schedule to work with depending on your needs. I am very responsible, easy going, and I love to have fun and foster an environment of play.
I'm looking to create a fun and safe space for your child to spend time with...
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Hi, my name is Katie! I've graduated from Kent School and Rumsey Hall School. I have been babysitting for eight years now, and have gained experience with kids of all ages, with up to four at a time, including twins and kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety of titles, including mother's helper, babysitter, nanny,...
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I have 30 years teaching experience. I have worked with special needs children I am living in NYfrom ages 3 to 15. I back to NY and I am doing online teaching but miss being with children. I am patient, trustworthy and kind. I have a strong background in art and thrive to make learning fun!
Tarrah M.
Dover Plains, NY
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello , I am a mom of 3 children currently looking for work Monday thru Fridays . I am CPR, first aid , certified . I have many years experience working with children from birth to teen years. I have been employed for past 4 years as a teacher assistant, I have experience also with those with special needs. I'm looking forward...
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I am the mother of two children on the Autism Spectrum and through hard work got both to speak. One now attends college and the other lives at home with us as unfortunately she is not as high functioning. For our daughter I ran an at home ABA program for nearly a decade. I know the challenge, effort and patience it takes to help...
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Muna S.
Verbank, NY
$27-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My name is Muna I am a certified nurse assistant. I love what I'm doing. I'm very patient person I am caring loving always on time take my job serious always willing to learn new things
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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.
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"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....
Reviewed by Tracy B.
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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...
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"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. "
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I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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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...
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"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.
Shanice J.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Experienced care giver for 10+ years for special needs children - seniors-adults with dementia, Alzheimer's etc. I take pride in my work & care given to my client!
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"I can't speak highly enough about Shanice as a person and about the work she did caring for my 93 year-old father. Above all, Shanice is kind, caring, attentive, compassionate, and intelligent. She is an expert...
Reviewed by Matthew B.
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My entire life has been devoted to helping people. I started out working for the school district for 12+ years working as a teaching assistant for special needs children. I then worked for a beautiful woman in her 90's, she had dementia. After that I worked many different jobs with all kinds of people with all kinds of special...
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"Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time...
Reviewed by Alan A.
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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...
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"OUTSTANDING sitter! Catherine is warm, kind, caring, and enthusiastic - just the type of person that you want watching your child. From the moment she met our 2-1/2 year old, she right away sat down on the...
Reviewed by Bianca B.
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Hello! I'm Taryn, an experienced nanny and first-time mama. I'm on the hunt for a family open to welcoming both me and my 8-month-old daughter into their home! With a Montessori-based approach, we're avid book lovers who relish outdoor adventures. My daughter is an absolute delight-easygoing and cheerful, offering a perfect...
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"Taryn is amazing! Other than family, she’s the only person that we trust in our home and with our babies. She knows their schedule, she makes them balanced meals, and always has fun playing and doing crafts...
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I have worked with special needs individuals for over 20 years. I feel comfortable and confident that my skills and expertise will be an asset to your family!
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I have 10 years of experience working in an elementary school as a pre-k aide, and have worked in private childcare for the past 2. Additionally I have raised 3 children of my own (one with special needs). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
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"Christine was my son's pre-school teaching assistant and I also had the pleasure to work with her on occasion. She is kind, patient and nurturing to the children. Christine was a burst of positive energy and...
Reviewed by Maureen L.
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I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
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"From the moment we first met Ashley, we knew she was exactly who we wanted to look after our kids. And we were happy to see, that we were correct. Most importantly, the kids (6 and 8 years old) were happy with...
Reviewed by Stephanie W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wassaic, NY
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.
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Jessie B.
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 warm. From the beginning of her coming to us (six months ago) I have trusted her care...
- Caitlin M.
Shanice J.
5.0
I can't speak highly enough about Shanice as a person and about the work she did caring for my 93 year-old father. Above all, Shanice is kind, caring, attentive, compassionate, and intelligent. She is an expert in caring for the elderly and she consistently went above and beyond just bathing and...
- Matthew B.
Holly L.
5.0
Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is there to take her out to the mall or...
- Alan A.
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