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Special needs caregivers in Atlantic Beach, NY

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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
Candida can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

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Myrah C.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Myrah I am currently a student at university at Buffalo, and I'll be home for winter break. Im available to baby sit for the whole month of January. I have experience from this summer baby sitting a 3-year-old, and I grew up taking care of my special needs brother. I love children and will be happy to help any way I can!
Myrah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Myrah worked with my 3 year old daughter & she was always kind, professional & respectful. My daughter loved her & still misses her. She followed directions on the schedule for the day."

Vania P.

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Katrina D.


Woodhaven, NY

$25-46/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...
Katrina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."

Naomi S.

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Destiny M.


South Ozone Park, NY

$27/hr6 yrs exp

About Me/ Care Experience

4.0

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey ! My name is destiny. I'm NY native located in the Queens/Brooklyn area . I love caring for children and developing a bond with them ! I am very reliable , caring , attentive , energetic and I enjoy playtime just as much as the child. I also understand that every child is different and has different needs so I'm always...
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wonderful is an understatement! Destiny always showed such joy and respect when being with my two boys and always came ready and on time for work! "

Kim J.

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Christina B.


Brooklyn, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Christina, I'm 20 And Based In Brooklyn, New York!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, energetic, caring, & passionate I like working with kids because I spent my whole life around them. I'm a kid at heart & being around them allows me to see the world through their eyes, there is fun in everything! I'm looking for a job that provides a stable & comfortable environment....
5.0
"Christina is a great energy to have in my space with my children. I have a 2 year old who is autistic and a 5 month old and she has my 2 year old trying new foods (which he does very seldom) and my 5 month old spoiled. I wish I found her sooner - She is punctual...

Shanisha F.

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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning to work, I interviewed many nannies and Nadia stood out from the start for her professionalism, kindness, and...

Lisha H.

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shabnam has been working with us since Fall 2021 and has been an indispensable part of our lives. In just 8 hours a week (she does two 4-hour morning shifts), Shabnam has become a central character in our 2-year-old's heart and imagination. Shabnam reads to our...

Arin A.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made sure my kids had snacks and water, took them to the pool...

Meghan L.

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Virginia V.


Far Rockaway, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I love children have been taking care of children since 2004 ever since it's been a blessing taking care of children I also love pets and take care of pets along with disabled children and special need children adult also work with twins and triplets I love to read with the children play watch movies and interact I like taking...
Virginia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"I only needed Virginia's help for a short period of time. She wanted to be helpful right away--quickly learning what needed to get done and when. She helped around the house as well. Always early! My favorite part is how she played with my 7 month old--getting down...

Aleksandra Z.

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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$10-20/hr10 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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Maria I.


Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB. I'm 31 years old and I'm doctor in the process to validate my title here in US. I was au pair in 2018 and I have experience caring kids of all age but my strength is with newborns - 2 years old due my past experience with the families. Due my studies as doctor and the works I have done in some...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I love the job Camila has done! She is really responsible, commitment, I can notice she has good experience babysitting and she is really lovely with my kid. I recommend her and for sure I will re hire her for a next time. "

Andrea I.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I have known Marcelle for over eight years, over the years Marcelle took care of my son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I found her to be very caring, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for the position she is seeking."

Grace H.

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Sade P.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

I'm very patient and personable. I know CPR and First Aid. I've worked at a daycare for about 6 years, so I have experience taking care of different ages. My job as a child care assistant included answering the phone, working with the parents, taking care of the children, cooking their meals, and teaching them essential learning...
Sade can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is a joy to work with. Dependable, punctual, nurturing and the children love her!"

Tamykah A.

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Medgine J.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My family employed Medgine to assist with daytime childcare duties in our home. She is a responsible, dependable, and helpful worker and was a warm and friendly caregiver to our children (ages 2 and 5). She was communicative and flexible about needs and...

Josephine H.

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Sushiela B.


Franklin Square, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...
Sushiela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Susheila is a punctual and a responsible person. "

Ruchi K.

I have been a paraprofessional for 20 years . I work with special needs children. I am a hardworking individual and I take great care of kids while they are in my care .
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie A.


Rockville Centre, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator

My name is Stephanie and I have been a child care provider for more than 10 years. My background is in Psychology and Education. I earned a doctoral degree and also have a certification in Behavior Analysis. While my primary experience has been related to Autism and special needs, I have a variety of working with a variety of...
Skills:

First Aid

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Breanne M.


Island Park, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified teaching assistant, currently working towards my New York State teaching certification. I teach in a self contained classroom in a top rated school district, and I have 15 years experience as a home health care provider for persons with special needs. I have my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education as...
Breanne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Janiya F.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-31/hr6 yrs exp

Hi !! My name is Janiya I'm 22 years old and I currently reside in Brooklyn. I currently work at elementary/middle school as an Activity Specialist. I've been working with children since I was 16. I've worked at two daycares and two elementary/middle schools with children ranging the from ages of three to 14, I have experience...
Janiya can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Atlantic Beach, NY

Candida A.

5.0

We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She is knowledgeable with all ages,...

- Maria L.

Myrah C.

5.0

Myrah worked with my 3 year old daughter & she was always kind, professional & respectful. My daughter loved her & still misses her. She followed directions on the schedule for the day.

- Vania P.

Katrina D.

5.0

Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire.

- Naomi S.

Destiny M.

5.0

Wonderful is an understatement! Destiny always showed such joy and respect when being with my two boys and always came ready and on time for work!

- Kim J.

Christina B.

5.0

Christina is a great energy to have in my space with my children. I have a 2 year old who is autistic and a 5 month old and she has my 2 year old trying new foods (which he does very seldom) and my 5 month old spoiled. I wish I found her sooner - She is punctual and travels to me faithfully and I...

- Shanisha F.

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