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Annonda W.

Direct Support Professional

Troy, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience
I started with developmental disabilities about 8 years ago. I worked with people from ranges of ages and worked with many physical and mental disabilities over the years.
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Special Needs

Albany, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm patient and able to over come difficult situations. I love to help people to make the world a better place
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Clifton Park, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am looking for a job that is a day-time summer position primarily the months of July and August, as well as nights throughout the year. My experience includes over 10 years of full time nannying and babysitting from ages of four months to 12 years old. I am currently a school social worker for elementary schools and...
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Albany, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
SUMMER 2026- Hi, my name is Margaret. I'm 23 years old and love working with all children as it comes naturally to me. To work well with children I believe you need to be present, positive and patient. These are my best qualities! I'm currently pursuing a bachelors in psychology at the University of Albany. I have a lot of...
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Clifton Park, NY

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$10/hr
17 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I started working at the y when I got out of school. I worked with the older kids then starting working in there nursery which for young kids as young as 3 months. I also worked at kids lodge doing lunch breaks with all of there ages. I was there for 8 years. I also worked at north country academy for a year and a half working...
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Albany, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience
3 years of working directly with older adults/children with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Since 2013, I have worked in various capacities at both the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities as well as the New York State Justice Center. Currently going to graduate school to receive my Masters in Public...
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Part Time Caregiver

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
I loved working with students with disabilities. I have most of my professional experience working in a self contained classroom of students with neurodiverstiy, including mostly Autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. I enjoy therapeutic teaching, including getting to know a students' interests and desires,...
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Albany, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I'm Kala! a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with 4 years of experience in caring for individuals with special needs. Offering respite care, Community Habilitation, companionship, and special needs care, I bring a deep understanding of autism, Auditory Processing Disorders, Food...
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Albany, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Working with the center for disability services I've developed 5 years of experience working with children and adults with all sort of special needs. I found a passion for it and am trying to pursue a career working with children with special needs as I further my education. I've worked with high functioning and low functions...
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Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with developmental disabled patients for several years. I worked for WWARC for around 10 years.
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Carter S.'s Photo

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is my passion. I have a little over a year of experience caring for children aged 4 and up, and I am comfortable supervising up to two children. I have some college experience and specialized experience with special needs children. My calm and patient demeanor helps me create...
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Respite Care Provider

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
respite care
My name is Debbie. I took care of my mom, Aunt and a lady who lived in an apartment downstairs from me. My mom and aunt had Alzheimer's. The other lady had Cancer. I fed, did laundry, cleaned and medication as needed. We talked for hours and I am glad for those memories. My mom was my best friend and my 27-year-old daughter...
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Fun Friend Til The End!

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...
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Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I am currently 27, have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I began nannying and providing respite care for special needs children and teens in college. I have always been naturally good with children and have a warm, young spirit that babies and kids warm up to easily. I love taking children under my care to group...
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Albany, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I come with over 13 years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, along with those who have special needs, mental health and/or behavioral concerns. I'm also a primary caretaker to my 3-year-old niece and have been raising her in my household since she was born. I'm patient, friendly, and...
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Current Childhood Education Major

Troy, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Working on getting certifications, including CPR. I have experience teaching dance to children ages 2-12 and working with children with special needs. I have babysit for family friends for years of my life and I am currently a Childhood Education major looking to get my masters in Special Education.
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East Greenbush, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My interests include being outdoors, reading, exercising, animals and volunteering. I have been babysitting for approximately 10 years for children of all ages. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I currently work with families and children and have experiences with infants and children with special needs. I am available weekends...
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Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
Hi, I'm a mom of 3, grandmother of 7, retired LPN, currently a full time nanny; love kids of all ages( young and old ) Available most evenings and weekends.
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Troy, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Starr I'm 29 years old. I lived upstate New York for about 15 years. I enjoy working with kids, I am a teacher with my CDA, worked in a few different schools. I'm a very out going person and love to have fun. I worked with children with special needs. I am CPR certified I have had a lot of training in my past...
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Albany, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello future families! I am new to care. com. However I am not new to the babysitter club or healthcare! Caring for kids has always been my specialty , and my greatest gift. I've been babysitting for about 10 years. From elementary through middle school years all the way up until high school . I took a break and now care for...
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