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Vanessa M.


West Hurley, NY

$40/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a 42-year-old female with a 21year old daughter. I have been in the nursing field for 21 plus years . I have taken care of lots of people with all different kinds of medical conditions. I am a very patient, trusting. caring person. I have taken care of children while parents have worked and I can also help with...
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Katheryn C.


Woodstock, NY

$45/hr4 yrs exp

Attentive And Loving Sitter

5.0

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I have a passion for learning, adventure, fun projects, children, animals, the outdoors, sustainable green practices, yoga, cooking, among many other things. I have much love and attention to give and thrive around inquisitive children, animals, and elders, as I enjoy learning new things together and sharing my knowledge with...
5.0
"She is passionate, reliable and detailed "

Reviewed by Care member

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Eden C.


Kingston, NY

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Teacher For Special Needs

5.0

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Hello! I have worked for Advanced Therapy for a Summer Program and for an additional year last year. I worked 1:1 with children of all different needs in a small setting/childcare center; I am currently a Preschool Teacher in Saugerties New York and have a child of my own. I hope to help your child and your family! Thank you in...
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Allison Y.


Ulster Park, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

3.3

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Hello! My name is Allison! Here's a little bit about what I'm experienced in; I am a certified EMT with CPR, First Aid, BLS. I've been an EMT since 2021 with well over 4, 000 diverse calls under my belt. I've got a lot of experience with special needs, developmental disorders, emotional disorders, mental health, elderly,...
5.0
"Punctual, respectful, and polite. Allison was everything we look for in a nanny. She does occasional weekends with us, we’ve had her watch our 2 kids, 1 and 6, around 8 times. 3 of those times were late notice....

Reviewed by Liah N.

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James H.


Kingston, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

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My medical training began at Morristown Memorial Hospital (Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ) in 1973 as a medical-surgical technician. I have worked as a nursing assistant in Hawaii and Europe. In my more recent role, I provided long-term care to an individual who succumbed to a traumatic brain injury. My medical and...
5.0
"James has been an excellent caregiver for my dad over the past 18 months. As the needs of our family changed, James demonstrated flexibility and creativity in helping us adapt to the changes. In the beginning,...

Reviewed by Melinda M.

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Emma L.


Mount Tremper, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking For A Sweet Family To Support This Summer!

5.0

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-Over 20 years of childcare experience infants-young teens. -Theatre, Art, Outdoors Skills, and Swimming Teacher -CPR certified -Experienced Lifeguard -Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education with Special Ed. -Reggio Emilia Inspired -Experienced Travel Nanny -Healthy Food -Comfortable with Pets -Driver Exploration, Child...
5.0
"Emma is a very smart and highly creative individual. She has tremendous respect and empathy for children which allows for wonderful communication and exchange. She has majored in and continues to study early...

Reviewed by Bonnie L.

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Julia B.


Kingston, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

4.0

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I worked for the ARC caring for individuals for developmental disabilities, however I have been in the healthcare field for 8 years now caring for typically elderly with dementia. I am deeply compassionate by nature and helping those in need is a reward for me.
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Heidi B.


Kingston, NY

$8-50/hr3 yrs exp

CPR/First Aid Certified, Special Education Teacher, Available To Help With Childcare As Needed!

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Hello! My name is Heidi and I am a Special Education Teacher looking to provide care for children as needed. I am CPR/First Aid certified, am able to help support students academically, as well as provide safe and caring support to children. I have references available upon request. I am also fully vaccinated. I'd describe my...
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Noah B.


Kingston, NY

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

DSP EXPERIENCE

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Worked for ARC of Mid Hudson for almost 3 years ! Working with individuals with different unique disabilities, helping them with their everyday lives! Cooking, Cleaning , Companionship, Feeding, Outings etc
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Debra R.


Kingston, NY

$10-15/hr

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Recently losing my father of 94 years and being instrumental in being his caregiver I have an awareness of the importance for families to know their loved ones are being cared for in a compassionate and responsible way. I have hands experience of this since I was his primary caregiver. Responsible for medication set up, hygiene,...
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Patricia M.


Stone Ridge, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant, Gardening, And House Cleaning

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I have run my own retreat center for years in up state NY I have been a personal assistant for many years I built my two business and the other is a healing arts retreat center I can help with a number of house managing or Personal assistant task
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Daniela S.


Kingston, NY

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

Drop-Off Only. Uptown Kingston.

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Hi! I am an experienced, tenured and state licensed teacher and have been caring for children (from infant to 30+) in and outside the classroom for over 20 years. I have a Masters in Students with Disabilities with extensive experience with learning, emotional, and mental disabilities. Formerly teaching in District 79 in the 5...
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Elizabeth C.


Woodstock, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Montessori Teacher With A Professional Background

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Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old artist with almost 20 years of childcare experience under my belt. After undergrad I taught at a Montessori early childhood education center, at a Reggio Emilia school, and as a lead teacher for the 2-year-old class at a more conventional preschool center -- this means I'm terrific at potty...
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Savannah M.


Kingston, NY

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello I'm savannah, I'm a 19-year-old who lives in Kingston New York. I was a full-time one to one monitor for a special needs student at an elementary school. I am currently working on my TA certification as well. I am willing to provide meal prep, light housekeeping, childcare, and also any tutoring that is needed. I am well...

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My youngest brother who I helped raise is on the spectrum, I have also worked as a one to one monitor for a child with a traumatic brain injury. I also work at ARC as a job coach for individuals with disabilities.
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James H.


Kingston, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDER

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Since June 2019 to October 2020, I have been providing weekly elder care (bathing and dressing, transportation) to a man who suffered from traumatic brain injury. In the past, my medical employments have included the complete care for two quadriplegic males and an elderly man who had a colostomy procedure.
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Vicki K.


Kingston, NY

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi all! I'm Vicki, and I've been educating children, in one environment or another, for almost 20 years! I began as a swim lessons instructor, and moved quickly onto daycare and preschool settings, followed by teaching movement classes, and ultimately teaching in early childhood, elementary, and special education classrooms. I...
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Michaela H.


Port Ewen, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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I have always had a love for teaching and caring for others. I have helped my grandmother with my uncle with special needs for as long as I can remember. I have worked for the past 3 years and have loved every minute of it. I have been able to help and watch people grow into even more incredible people than they were before I...
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Warren O.


Ulster Park, NY

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Humorous Flexible Gentleman Full Of Humanity.

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I am male adult of sound mind from Kenya but living in the US. I'm a trained teacher. I have 6 years of experience in working with children, elderly and young adults including those with special needs. I can help, pet sitting, with transportation Services and Home Care and running errands. Also great companion to elders.
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Alexis K.


Lake Katrine, NY

$18-24/hr1 yrs exp

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I currently work at a school for kids with disabilities. they are my absolute favorite kids and I love them like my own. I help them in any way I can possible when needed. I started sign language to help me out with communicating with them.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Hurley, NY

Katheryn C.

5.0

She is passionate, reliable and detailed

- Care member

Allison Y.

5.0

Excellent care. On time. Wasn’t on her phone at all. She Attentive to my child and engaged with him. My child has medical problems with her being trained it made us more comfortable. She helped with his care at home a couple times also. They read books, played educational games. And she went above...

- Emily G.

James H.

5.0

James has been an excellent caregiver for my dad over the past 18 months. As the needs of our family changed, James demonstrated flexibility and creativity in helping us adapt to the changes. In the beginning, we need help just once a day a few times each week. At the end, James often came to care...

- Melinda M.

Emma L.

5.0

Emma is kind, compassionate, creative, and dedicated. My son loves her so much and she is a truly magical caregiver!

- Kara B.

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