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Cathy L.

Child Care Specialist

Staten Island, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy taking care of children of all ages. I have experience with children with special needs, specifically Down's Syndrome, ADD, and Autism. I am a very caring and trustworthy person with a gentle personality.
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Very Reliable!

Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have been babysitting / nanny 5 years now. I have 3 kids of my own and I ve been around kids about all my life. I ve watched few kids with autism and Down syndrome. I think all kids should be treated equally no matter of how they are! There innocent of there actions.
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Hoboken, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
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...

Saurabh P. says "Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with Michael during the...

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Excited Part-Time Care Giver

New York, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
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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After School Care Available

Kearny, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been working with individuals with special needs for 10 years. I have worked in group homes and day programs for adults with various cognitive disabilities. I most recently worked in a school for communication and intellectual disabilities, where I taught children of various ages with various diagnoses, such as hearing...
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
I have worked with children and adults with special needs (ages 3-55) in a day care and summer camp program as a counselor. Here, I cared for those on the Autism spectrum, as well as those with down syndrome and developmental delays. I have experience working with those who are non-verbal. I am a deeply empathetic person and I...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

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$15/hr
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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NYC Creative & Active Babysitter And Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Tutor | Babysitter | Former Special Ed Assistant Teacher

Brooklyn, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
My name is Maya, and I am an experienced educator, tutor, and babysitter. I am also a part-time student myself. I worked at an inclusion school 1:1 with children who have severe special needs. Each class I taught was differentiated for students of any levels of ability. I taught Math, Science, English, History, and Art to...
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Jersey City, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a patient, caring babysitter who has 7 years of babysitting experience. I've worked with children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Selective Mutism, as well as physical disabilities. Most recently I worked at the Keswell School in Manhattan as an ABA instructor for children with autism. I have also worked as a nanny...
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Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Families

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
8 years experience
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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Jersey City, NJ

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
I am a caring and dependable babysitter with over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs such as Down syndrome. I am currently a nursing student and CPR/BLS certified, which helps me stay calm and prepared in any situation. Families can count on me to create a safe, nurturing,...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Hailey, I'm 25 and a graduate student living in Brooklyn. I have over 10 years of paid experience, as well as experience from being the oldest of seven siblings. I have been regularly babysitting for the past 10 years, have been a camp counselor and helped run after school programs. I'm also comfortable helping...
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Academic Tutor | Babysitter | Special Education | Senior Care

Brooklyn, NY

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$27/hr
5 years experience
I am an experienced educator, tutor, babysitter, and a Psychology Masters student at Harvard University. I have a B. S. in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University. I worked at an inclusion school working 1:1 with children who have severe special needs and as an assistant gen-Ed teacher in Math, Science, English,...
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Special Needs Brother

Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Nicholas, I'm 25 years old, and I've spent much of my life supporting people with special needs. I'm the older brother of an incredible girl named K, who was born with Down Syndrome and multiple medical, developmental, and mobility challenges, and later diagnosed with Autism, selective mutism, ODD, and ADHD....
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Funny, Outgoing, Experienced Educator

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Brenda. New Yorker with a passion for humans. I am honest, fun loving traveler, an art enthusiast, adventure connoisseur, foodie extraordinaire, eclectic , nature loving, multi-cultural urban hippie. Extremely resourceful, Cooking and creating are two of my favorite things. I've been in child care for 25 plus...
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Part-time Babysitter Or Tutor Experienced At Working With Children With Special Needs

Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
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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Special Needs Provider

New York, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have a brother with Down's Syndrome so I am very comfortable working with children who have disabilities. I myself have ADD and dyslexia and struggled with other learning challenges as a child. I have a passion and love working with special needs children.
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New York, NY

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Both of my nephews are autistic- one is severe an the other mild. They are 12 and 4 years old. I have cared for them myself multiple times. I have also volunteered with an equine therapy program to assist children with autism and down syndrome as well as physical disabilities.
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Paraprofessional

Roselle Park, NJ

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$25/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Hello, I am an quiet but energetic paraprofessional for the Plainfield NJ School District. I am currently in college and looking for a full or part time caregiver role in Union NJ, Manhattan NY, or the surrounding areas. Most of my experience is with special needs children ages 4-11, specifically children with autism, ADHD,...
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