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Shannon D.


Freeport, NY

$17-21/hr

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My 16-year-old brother has a duel diagnosis of severe Down syndrome and Autism. I have been taking care of him for as long as I remember. He made me realize that I have a passion for wanting to teach to Special needs children.
As a licensed healthcare professional I have cared for a number of people with special needs including those on the autistic spetrum, downs syndrome, wheelchair bound and other mentally challenging disabilities I feel drawn to help people as they deserve the best quality of life and would do my best to serve them and their...
In the summer, I do camp anchor. I volunteer with down syndrome and autistic kids, devoting all of my time to them. I love doing camp anchor because I create relationships that will last a life time.
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Jennifer H.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-35/hr

Part-Time/ Full-Time Care Giver

I have grown up with special needs family members and classmates. I am familiar with down syndrome and autism. My passion for special needs children came in elementary school. In elementary school, the special needs children, most of which were down syndrome, were able to join regular classrooms for half of the day. I enjoyed...
I have 8 years of experience with people who suffer from epilepsy , Down syndrome, ADHD and adults and children with disabilities.
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Stephen K.


Floral Park, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Fun And Creative Special Educator

I am a recent college graduate with a license in teaching children with disabilities. I also have worked with kids with disabilities my whole life through my brother with Down Syndrome. I have a lot of experience taking care of him as well as other families with children with disabilities.
Currently, I am working as a Direct Professional Aide working with individuals with Lagone-Down Syndrome, Autisum, ADD, ADHD, Physicosis, and OCD. Also, I'm a Registered Medical Assistant and have certification in CPR for adults, adolescents, and infants. It brings me joy to help others out on a personal level to achieve...
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Maria D.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have joined the care network in order to find placement in a job that is more meaningful than simply a job but that is rewarding through the work I will be doing and the relationships we build. I come from a background of care taking through life experience. I am a mother of one daughter that is now 22. I am the youngest of...
As I previously stated I worked for AHRC in a group home with elderly people with mental and cognitive disabilities such as down syndrome, mental illness, autism, etc.
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Cecilia M.


Long Beach, NY

$15-25/hr15 yrs exp

Professional, Compassionate Nanny In Long Beach, NY

Hi there! My name is Cecilia, but I go by Ceci or Cee for short! I am a professional tattoo artist who recently finished my two year apprenticeship, and I am now searching for the perfect family to grow with, as I have a lifelong passion for childcare. I have over 15 years of paid experience taking care of children of all...
Cecilia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Hardai B.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-25/hr

Special Needs Assistance

I took care of children that had developmental challenges. Attention Deficit and Down Syndrome. I am passionate about children and adults that has special needs due to having a brother with Down syndrome. I am also a certified Personal Care Assistant. I am flexible with time, and go the extra mile to accommodate my clients...
I have over 10 years of experience working with special need kids. I worked with kids that has asthma, ADHD, kabuki syndrome, Down syndrome, speech delayed.
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Rawan H.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

I have almost 9 years of experience caring for people of different ages with different problems. I worked with a 70-year-old man for 7 years when I was 16. He had medical issues and bone disease, so I was managing his doctor visits and his medicine. I have taken care of my grandmother. Since I was a kid, because she was living...
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Gisel R.


Bronx, NY

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hello I am the oldest of 5 siblings, the youngest was born with ADD/ADHD I help mostly for him. I also had previous jobs with children who've had Down syndrome, Disabled and who are Challenging. I am very patient and very sweet and love working with children with needs!
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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Educated Special Needs Childcare Provider

Hi! My name is Amy. I have a BA from LIU in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I taught nursery school for over 15 yrs, toddlers-Pre-K. Since 2007, I have been employed with the Hicksville SD, as a Certified Special Education Assistant weekday mornings since 2007-Present For the last 12 years, I have worked with children...
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelors in Psychology in 2018. I have worked with children and adults with developmental disabilites including autism and down syndrome as an in home aid and behavioral health technician. I also experience with individuals with physcial...
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Lucy A.


Astoria, NY

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked with both adults and children with varied special needs. I have worked for a Boston-based program called Step by Step, and taught dance classes for adults with Down Syndrome and children on the autism spectrum. In each class, I created choreography that both gave them technique practice, as well as gave them space...
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Ariela M.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-35/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Special Needs

Hello, my name is Ariela and I am here to serve your family by providing excellent, compassionate care. I am currently completing my last year of my Masters program for Social Work. My undergraduate degree in Psychology included training and education in childhood developmental psychology and various disorders that affect...
Hello, my name is Beth and I am currently looking for a caregiving position for children or adult with special needs such as but not limited to ADHD, autism, downs syndrome. I have most recently worked with a young lady with autism since she was 13. She's a lot more independent but I still help her on some weekends. I currently...
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Richard G.


Astoria, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with students and adults with special needs, on and off, for the last 10 years. Previously, I was working as a part time caretaker for a young man with autism. I have taught music and drama to students at a local, recently closed, LLC for students with special needs, and when I taught public school theatre, I...

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