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Lauren H.


Garden City, NY

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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...
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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
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Valentina B.


Levittown, NY

$20-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

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.
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.
I am a caring compassionate mom of a teen daughter with ASD. I have tons of experience with different disabilities. I am full time caregiver for my sister with Down's Syndrome as well. I was looking for a part time position while my daughter is in school and my sister is at program. Ideally during the hours 9:15 - 2:45 or even...
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Stacy F.


Valley Stream, NY

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

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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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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...
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Stephen K.


Floral Park, NY

$16-21/hr • 1 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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Cecilia M.


Long Beach, NY

$15-25/hr • 15 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Maria D.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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...
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Camille N.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

NYC Creative & Active Babysitter And Nanny

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...

Lauren R.

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Midori K.


Bronx, NY

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."

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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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Danielle F.


Yonkers, NY

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Qualified Disability Nurse Looknig For Work In The NYC Area

Fully qualified intellectual disability nurse seeking to look after children or adults with various intellectual disabilities. I have experience in caring for children with down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and prader willi syndrome to name a few. I have experience in working with all age groups, having worked with early...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Garden City, NY

Claire A.

5.0

I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend Claire!

- Star K.

Beatriz P.

5.0

I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is always on time, incredibly attentive,...

- Lauren R.

Midori K.

5.0

Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours.

- Care member

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