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Marian H.


Kings Park, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Willing and Able to Help

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Hi, I'm Marian! I'm passionate about caring for those with special needs because I have experienced the wonders and frustrations that accompany such care first hand. I grew up in a home with 24-hour nursing care: my brother had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and utilized a ventilator as well as a wheelchair, and my youngest...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
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"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Meryl B.

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Jaclyn P.


Islandia, NY

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. My work expirience includes working in homecare as well as in a special education preschool. I also have a backround in behavior therapy. I have worked in the special needs community for 10 years. I have experience working with a variety of children with special needs,...
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"Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son who has Special needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dependable caregiver."

Philomena R.

I've worked with children ages 13-18 with disabilities for 6 years. Some of the most beautiful people It was truly the most rewarding time of my life. I've worked with children with autism, Down syndrome, adhd.
I am graduating from college at the end of May and looking for a babysitting job for the summer before I start a career in the fall! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have experience with boys and girls aged 2-12 and kids with special needs (have looked after children with autism and down syndrome). I have also worked...
Toni can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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Special Needs Care

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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
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"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."

Joan R.

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Jessica S.


Bayport, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

My name is Jessica and I am about to start my third year as an education major. I have 4 years of babysitting experience, including experiences with special needs (Down Syndrome and Autism), toddlers, and elementary school children. I love children and am very eager to help out families in any way I can!
Jessica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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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Katherine C.


Shoreham, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Nanny With 15+ Years Experience, Elementary Teacher NYS Certified

I worked for a family with a special needs child for over a decade. I also have experience special needs children in school. I have experience with physical special needs such as multiple sclerosis, chronic asthma, epilepsy, etc. developmental special needs such as down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders as well as...
Hello I am Kate. I am in my junior year of college going to school for rehabilitation, looking forward to going to grad school for ABA and Special Ed.. At school I work for Down syndrome students and Autistic student who go to the college. At school I work 20 hours a week with these students. I am also in a club at school for...
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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...
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Helena K.


Patchogue, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with the neurodivergent population for about 5 years now. I began my journey at Boces where I was a classroom aide and then transferred to DDI where I became a TA and work with profound autism, down syndrome and mood and behavioral disorders. I have a passion and inspiration for working with kids on the spectrum...
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Madelyn M.


Miller Place, NY

$17-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

Hi! My name is Maddie I am 18 years old and I am from Miller Place New York. I am looking for a family to nanny for. I have been around children my whole life and love working with kids. I have been babysitting /nannying for 5 years and have been a camp counselor for 5 years! I have a driver license and I am also CPR/AED...
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Louisa G.


Amityville, NY

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello, my name is Lisa I'm a 54-year-old Italian woman I currently take care of someone in the morning with dementia. I have a lot of experience in this field. I took care of a young lady that had down syndrome. I also took care of my brother that had mental illness and I've taken care of elderly people. I'm a fun, loving,...
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Jamie O.


Patchogue, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Care Provider.

Hi there! I am Jamie and I'm looking for a part time summer position. have a bachelors degree in speech language pathology and will be continuing my education this fall to obtain my masters! I have been a nanny since I was 16 years old and truly have a passion for working with children. I was previously a Teacher's Aide at a...

Kyra B.


Babylon, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

I work in a self-contained special ed classroom and absolutely love my job. I have my Bachelor's degree in birth-grade 6 general and special education. I am certified in teaching Students With Disabilities and have experience with children with Autism, Speech/Language Disorder, Learning Disability, OHI, and Down Syndrome.

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Kings Park, NY

Amanda M.

5.0

I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son.

- Meryl B.

Jaclyn P.

5.0

Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son who has Special needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dependable caregiver.

- Philomena R.

Lila K.

5.0

We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars.

- Joan R.

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