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Special needs child care in East Elmhurst, NY

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Alyssa R.


East Elmhurst, NY

$14-24/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I have worked with special needs children through 24-hour home care, as well as have had plenty of experience in a sever special needs classroom

Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

5.0

(9)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It was our child's first babysitter and she was very uncertain about the whole thing. Anita was very kind and gentle. By the time we returned our daughter was suggesting we go out on another date night next week so she and Anita could have another fun time...

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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our son LOVED Eliza - she was engaging and was able to read our son's mood, and direct activities accordingly. She was patient, and according to our son VERY fun to play with. She also asked great questions before beginning work, and used that background...

Michael D.

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Shannon C.


Bronx, NY

$19-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started caring for people with special needs in 2017, when I began working as a Direct Support Professional, in group homes, day habs, etc. In my spare time, I like to read books, research all about skincare and binge watch my favorite shows. One thing you should know about me is I'm very chill, patient, and empathetic! My...
5.0
"Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+"

Stacey G.

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Rukminie P.


Flushing, NY

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Laetitia P.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have been working as a nanny for over 8 years in the US. I originally came from France as an Au pair. I studied marketing and communication. I love spending time with kids - planning activities, going places, doing crafts or reading... I can be a lot of fun but I also know how to strict when needed. I have...
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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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Maxine C.


New York, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult,...

Carla B.

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Jeadd A.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...
5.0
"Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with basic care, but then was able to use his physical therapy knowledge to work on strength and mobility. Jeadd was a...

Judy H.

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Cassie D.


Woodside, NY

$17-22/hr • 13 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We have a 2.5 year old and a 12 month old. From day one the toddler has always been excited when I say that Cassie is coming to care for them. Cassie has been helping us for a couple of months now and we couldn't be happier. "

Courtney S.

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Angelica L.


Middle Village, NY

$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
5.0
"Angie acted as a companion and community rehabilitation worker for my adult daughter that lives with autism. She was kind, honest, and in the end became a good friend of my daughter. I recommend her highly."

Barry H.

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Annisa F.


West New York, NJ

$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Interest With Special Needs Care Gig Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! I'm Annisa. I'm seeking a full time live-in nanny position (open to live-out as well) with a loving family in Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County, or Bergen County, NJ. With over 6 years of experience in childcare age 3mo-10 years old and special needs care, I'm eager to join a family who needs a...
Annisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very care and patient also punctual."

Hanna L.

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Melissa N.


Astoria, NY

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs. I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience...

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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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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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Uelton D.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! How have you been? Working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. They make every day fulfilling, and I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills and work towards independence. As a board certified assistant behavior...
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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen."

Stu C.

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Leandro M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...
5.0
"Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to assist my son and our family in anyway we requested. He also assisted my son in performing his physical...

Robert P.

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Julian D.


Astoria, NY

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Heavy Scientific And Clinical Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...
5.0
"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...

Elizabeth B.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in East Elmhurst, NY

Anita D.

5.0

Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced, and put this very anxious mama at ease. Upon arrival, Anita immediately connected with our...

- Dana L.

Eliza O.

5.0

Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during the day or babysitting in the evening.

- Elizabeth S.

Shannon C.

5.0

Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+

- Stacey G.

Rukminie P.

5.0

Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Maxine C.

5.0

My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult, but Ms. C knows how to distract...

- Carla B.

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