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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your All-around Big Guy

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie has been terrific taking care of my husband who has had a head injury. He is very thorough and respectful. He is also excellent with our entire family."

Sara S.

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Brittany G.


West New York, NJ

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.
5.0
"Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the time spent with her! Brittany does not simply sit and watch television, ignoring our children but always...

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Catherina D.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Catherina. I'm available to care for your love one's. I have experience working with client with different needs and care.
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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.
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"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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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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Josep D.


Elmhurst, NY

$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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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...
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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...

Star K.

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Iyanna B.


New York, NY

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
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"I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process with everything from cleaning, washing, cooking to...

Tat B.

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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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...
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"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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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...
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"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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Ariel C.


Brooklyn, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny, Experienced With Newborns And Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariel and I've been working as a full time nanny for 10 years. I nannied infant triplets from the time they were 6 weeks old until they were 16 months old. I was their primary caretaker for 44 - 50 hours a week. I helped their parents create age appropriate, developmentally appropriate schedules as the babies...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
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"Ariel is one of those types of people that kids are naturally drawn to. She doesn't seem to ever get tired of lavishing love and energy on little ones. She's wonderful with children - it's definitely a blessing to have her around."

Krissy R.

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Sheima A.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...
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Madeline C.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....
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"Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the job excellently. She is flexible and adaptable. She worked with a variety of abilities and was able to modify...

Susan K.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Oluwabukola O.

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Haley K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At the age of 10, I began babysitting my younger siblings one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. Caring for a child with special needs has allowed me to develop a unique skill set that is based upon patience and determination which is something that can only be learned through experience. I am extremely energetic and outgoing and...
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Nabila N.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Have Experience With My Special Needs Son

I am a mom of an autistic boy. I understand what you feel as a parent. I can help you.
5.0
"Nabila is very nice,sweet,creative and friendly person.. happy and smiling all the time..talking to her will give you a positive energy... When it is come to kids she is very worm and lovely ..like a second mom I know her since my first baby born 7 years...

Karima E.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Ridgewood, NY

Bellie T.

5.0

Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during his rehabilitation and cares to see him improving. We are very happy he is on our team and our brother responds very well with him. :)

- Shpresa B.

Brittany G.

5.0

Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the time spent with her! Brittany does not simply sit and watch television, ignoring our children but always interacts with them especially our oldest...

- Care member

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.

Jeadd A.

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 pleasure to have around and I...

- Judy H.

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.

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