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Garcia F.

Experienced Newborn Care Specialist And Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience working with newborn to school age children. During my experiences, I have worked with twins, multiples, and children with disabilities or special needs, and these experiences have helped me to hone my skills both as a Newborn Care Specialist and a Nanny. Additionally, I am a trained certified...
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Caring And Creative Nanny With A Passion For Child Development

Astoria, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Olena, and I am a caring and responsible nanny with experience in childcare and education. As a mother of two children, one of whom has special needs, I understand the importance of an individual and attentive approach. I hold a Master's degree in Chemistry and have certifications in Montessori pedagogy,...
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NYC NANNY

Bronx, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Fully Vaccinated nanny that creates a curriculum based on your child's educational/developmental needs!
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Fun Caring And Loving Nanny

Islip, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, Im 23 and i've been babysitting/nanny since I was 12. Ive had experience with twins, special needs, infants/toddlers and multiple kids. I have done house errands and drove children to school/activities. Very excited and eager to help where ever help is needed!
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Caretaker / Nanny

Kew Gardens, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, creative and resilient I like working with kids because they are full of energy and I am able to enjoy side by side their learning process, like doing crafts, or reading books, activities that I enjoyed as a kid I would like to share it with other kids, now that this world is just...
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Experienced Nanny With A Passion For Supporting Children With Autism And All Abilities

New Rochelle, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi All! I am a caregiver with over 4 years experience working with children on the spectrum. My passion lies in supporting children with profound autism-especially those who are nonverbal and highly sensitive but am open to working with children of all abilities. I build trust through quiet observation, follow the child's lead,...
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Part Time/ Babysitter Nanny Available

Whitestone, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have an extensive background in the child care field. I was a personal nanny for 3 children in the early 90's. For the board of education I was a substitute school aide and a paraprofessional. I worked at preschools for special needs boy, as well as work p/t in the schools integrated classes of 3-4-year-old. I am a mom of a...
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Nanny

Ozone Park, NY

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
respite care
light cleaning
I have been a private nanny for 13 years now with a great family. I loved the milestones that I have shared with the parents during the years. I also have a special needs child. ( adult now) with Autism. That gave me patience and empathy and understanding.
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Special Needs Nanny

Astoria, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Amanda :) I am moving to the Hampton Bay, NY this June! I am originally from NY so I am beyond excited to come back home after living in FL for 19 years. I am currently a special needs preschool teacher in Orlando, FL. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have...
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Energetic And Caring Babysitter, Caregiver, Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Aaliyah! I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology (Pre-Med) at New York University with minors in Child Development and Social Intervention, Public Policy and Management, and Web Programming. With about five years of experience caring for individuals with special needs, including family members...
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Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder/Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have cared for the past 3 years for an individual (now age 6) with Autism. She was certainly someone to learn patience with, but is a bundle of joy and real fun to work with! I love the pure interaction and imaginary play. First started with potty training and speech, but now is more geared towards socialization and behavior...
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Teacher & Nanny

Astoria, NY

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm a preschool teacher and nanny looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I have experience with children ages newborn - 12 years old, including twins and special needs. I speak German, French and Spanish and have a Master's. I love to sing, play board games, teach piano and for the infants, I am very experienced with...
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Special Needs Nanny

New Rochelle, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
I am a caring, friendly, and energetic person by nature. I am very close with my two nieces (ages 8 and 10) and am the first person who my friends and family call when they need help. I have three year experience with special needs /autism. I am currently a nanny to two autistic boys age 5 and 8 both non verbal. I am...
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Experienced, Patient, Organized, Honest, Firm, Funny, Loving French Spanish Speaking Nanny

Huntington Station, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
My name is Florise. I am a good old fashioned homemaker turned college educated reliable nanny who have decided to extent her experiences toward supporting other families. I have successfully raised 2 independents, responsible, universities bound adults' children. I was a youth counselor with 16 years' experience dealing with...
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Caregiver, Special Needs Provider, Babysitter, Nanny

Huntington Station, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I've been in the Childcare field for over 15 years. I currently work at a daycare facility, and have lots of experience working with children with special needs. Currently, one of my children in my class is autistic. Because it can be hard for him to do the normal things that we often take for granted, I work with him one on one...
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Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Melville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
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Nanny/Housekeeper

Bay Shore, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have such a heart for those with special needs and am able to provide a nurturing environment. Having had both live-in housekeeping jobs and live-out care-giving positions, I am qualified for a number of different types of job settings.
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Nurturing Art Loving Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, I go by Lalo [La-Low], I'm a 20-something Fine Art major who has now worked with children professionally for over five years! I've always had an affinity for childcare, most especially high end art lessons but also nannying. Kids just vibe with me. I take my role in children's lives seriously and love fostering their...
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Tutor/Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I love working with children and I have been for the past 7 years. I have experience with all ages, and I love what I do! Nanny Experience: I have experience as a nanny dating back for the last seven years. As a result I have nannied children from newborn infants up to high school age. I have experience developing learning...
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Weekend Nanny/Housekeeper/ Elderly Care

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mature woman with over 20 years of experience, with special needs, infants, twins, children of all ages, CPR certified, college-educated and elderly care. I have great references. I have a clean background, a great personality, and a warm and loving person. I am available late evening and on the weekends. I would love to...
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