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Special needs caregivers in Ardsley, NY

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Ariel J.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, with seven years of experience as a childcare provider. My patient, creative, and friendly nature makes me a great fit for this role. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children between the ages of one and 11. As an experienced caregiver, I'm skilled at...
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She will bond with your child in such a short time it will make any parent jealous. Very clear she has been doing this a long time."

Nicholas G.

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Suzette T.


Mount Vernon, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at the age of 2 1/2 Suzette is the person who made my son start eating solids. I owe her much just for that one....

Gokce S.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly. Annette has a natural knack for looking after children and she cares deeply for the kids. She...

Leif G.

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Deborah E.


New Rochelle, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, college educated,...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Debbie is a fantastic caregiver for our little one. She started when he was just over 10 months old. From the very beginning she read to him, played with him, was able to help feed him (and more importantly, help get him to enjoy eating solids!), and help keep his...

Andrew B.

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Catherine I.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care, Child Care

**Certified Home Health Aide, Certified CPR, AED Experience 6/22 - present For the past 2 yrs I've been taking care of a wonderful vibrant women who has Macular Degeneration. I've recently moved to Westchester County, so now I'm a commuter lol. I'm looking for something more economical, closer to home so I won't have to...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him. "

Mary A.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies ... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."

Esba P.

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Farahnaaz K.


Bronx, NY

$25-31/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assitant

Hello I am a certified medical assistant for 5 years and is now working with northwell health with pediatrics pulmonary on an everyday base I deal with patients that are special needs developmental delayed autism speech delay etc Best care guaranteed!!
5.0
"Very punctual and took great care of my 2 kids on the weekends. Would definitely recommend her."

Yidevi A.

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Tiffany E.


Westwood, NJ

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We're so lucky to have found Tiffany, she is a patient, kind caregiver and our kids just adore her. She's easy going and calming while also following through with any rules we set. She's also professional and on top of everything which is refreshing. I'd recommend...

David G.

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Anita D.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...
Anita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Aline and though we didn't hire her I would strongly recommend her. She came across as warm, friendly, caring, and definitely responsible."

Linnea P.

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Trevia M.


Larchmont, NY

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Home Care Worker

Hi, I have worked and did internships in hospitals, senior centers, and in home. Ive worked with elderly and special needs. I always try to give my best and treat everyone I work with well. Please contact me anytime
Trevia can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kaitlyn R.


Yonkers, NY

$25-38/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience with infants and toddlers mostly with special needs children. working with special needs kids has opened my eyes on so many different ways to handle certain situations. I love to go out to the park and just having fun! I'm very energetic, loving, affectionate and optimistic.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Colleen D.


Larchmont, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I myself am a mother of 2. I am 8-year-old and a 5-year-old with special needs. I have been a CNA for 9 years. CPR certified and have my own car.
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Orneatha M.


Yonkers, NY

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

I love children. I have experience caring for children as well as children with special needs and adults. I'm willing to provide extra support when needed & create new experience for the children. I would love to provide care for your child & be an extra helping hand.
Orneatha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Akeelah M.


Mount Vernon, NY

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

FUN,LOVING AND CARING NANNY

Hello, my name is Akeelah! my child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through care, attention, and fun! can't wait to meet you
Akeelah can also help with: Swimming supervision
I like working with kids because I have 2 boys of my own. One is special needs and I like providing the same care that I have with them. I watch kids the same way I would want someone to watch mines. With love. Care & Lots Pf Patience ( and FUN ) I started working with kids when I was about 16 In my spare time, I like to take...
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Michelle F.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have experience working with children and young adults with special needs including autism. With my knowledge, patience and creativity I would be happy to work with your child/young adult.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Denise L.


Tarrytown, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working In The Childcare Field Since I Was Young.

My parents always believed in starting us children with work ethics from a young age! I started working at age 6 with my aunt at the Long Island in the recreation room playing games, doing puzzles, singing, dancing, painting, ect. with the residents there. In junior high during my lunch hour I helped in the elementary school. I...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Adrina M.


Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I like to cater and help for those who can't do it for themselves. I have empathy for the aged and those with special needs. i'm passionate because I see it as a duty
Adrina can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, companionship
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Tamia L.


New Rochelle, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello, my name is Tamia. I am a 22-year-old student who just graduated from Howard University with a History degree seeking to further her career in law. I am a very responsible, respectful, and kind person. Being the oldest of 3 siblings, I always tell myself that I've been a babysitter my whole life. I love being a role model...
Tamia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ardsley, NY

Ariel J.

5.0

She will bond with your child in such a short time it will make any parent jealous. Very clear she has been doing this a long time.

- Nicholas G.

Suzette T.

5.0

I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at the age of 2 1/2 Suzette is the person who made my son start eating solids. I owe her much just for that one. She also weaned my son off pacifier...

- Gokce S.

Annette Y.

5.0

Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...

- Ziyang N.

Deborah E.

5.0

Debbie is a fantastic caregiver for our little one. She started when he was just over 10 months old. From the very beginning she read to him, played with him, was able to help feed him (and more importantly, help get him to enjoy eating solids!), and help keep his mental and physical development on...

- Andrew B.

Catherine I.

5.0

Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him.

- Mary A.

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