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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

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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...
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"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...

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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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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr

Comfortable And Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
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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...
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Michelle W.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Families

Hello, I have been working with children with special needs for 8 years. I have worked in a childcare setting as well as provided private care. I have experience with children with food allergies, Down's syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, seizure disorders and eating disorders. I enjoy taking children outside for...
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Maya B.


Brooklyn, NY

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Or Tutor Experienced At Working With Children With Special Needs

Hello! My name is Maya and I am a psychology student at Harvard training to be a child psychologist. I'm friendly, warm, passionate, caring, and enthusiastic. I have experience with children with physical and psychological conditions and their families. I worked as an Associate Teacher assisting children with severe special...
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Gisel R.


Bronx, NY

$18-23/hr • 4 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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Brianna P.


Hoboken, NJ

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

ACDS Volunteer

Volunteered through ACDS for two summers teaching yoga to young adults with Down's syndrome and other developmental delays.
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Daniella D.


New York, NY

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

I have worked with and taught students on the Autism spectrum. I have worked at Easter Seals camp where I worked with campers with Down syndrome, and I have worked with children with Cerebral palsy.
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Alexandra M.


Fairfield, NJ

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Care Available

I will be graduating in May with a Master's in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I completed a full-time student teaching internship in a Special Education resource room for students in grades 1st-5th. I also student taught in 6th, 7th and 8th grade students with special needs in the self-contained...
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Allie H.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher And Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work with teachers and students at schools in New York City. I am looking for babysitting and tutoring jobs for after-school and the summer. I have experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, and babysitting children between the ages of newborn and 16 years old in countless settings. I have worked in classrooms, at...
Allie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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CPR

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Nichakorn F.


Parsippany, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Kid Is My Kid

Hi there, My name is Nicha (from Thailand). I love children. I used to be a volunteer to take care of the special needs children (Down syndrome, autism, developmental delay & Prader-Willi syndrome & children who have emotional problems from separated parents) for 2-3 months at an institute in Bangkok. I have learned from...
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Hope S.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Excited Part-Time Care Giver

I am a energetic, enthusiastic college student who has a passion for working with kids experiencing special needs. I have previous experience working with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. I am currently going to school for theatre so I especially love imagination play. I am able to work with any age and am excited to...
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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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Sunmi J.


Glen Ridge, NJ

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced with ages: Infant, Toddler, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Alzheimer
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Ashley C.


New York, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Ashley, I am new to the city from Boston/Portland Maine. I live in the Turtle Bay Area. I work a mainly remote full-time job but am looking for some sitting jobs to help "fill my cup." I am hoping to go back to school to become a teacher. I am extroverted, patient, and reliable. I have been working with kids for...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Martha A.


Bronx, NY

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

With more than 10 years experience as a personal or direct care provider, I have cared for a wide range of clients, from new born to 93 years old adults. My special needs knowledge covers formal training and education. Hands on experience with Down Syndrome, Alzheimer, Speech Delays, Physical Disability and Bed-bond clients. I...
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Michael B.


Hoboken, NJ

$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr

Part Time Caregiver For Seniors

I am a 58-year-old mother of two grown children. I'm currently employed at Orange Ulster Boces as a teacher's asst. for 15 years. I work with special needs students with autism, down syndrome and mentally delayed. I also work for Rockland County YMCA after school program. I have a 61-year-old mentally challenged brother who I...
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Elizabeth W.


Flushing, NY

$19-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

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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