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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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

$30/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
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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Marie L.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Nadia worked with us from about November 2019 and we'll be sadly saying good bye to her in August 2020. The reason we are parting ways is only because we are moving out of state - otherwise we would love for our daughter to continue to be taken care of by Nadia....

Cydney T.

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Nyaira S.


Lynbrook, NY

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira, and I'm a 24-year-old student studying communication media/film! I am looking for a job while I continues my studies at school. I have experience working with children from 3 months old to middle school age, including special needs children. I've worked with multiple families through care. com,...
Nyaira can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nyaira is a great sitter and always goes above and beyond to make sure kids are taken care for."

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$17-35/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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

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 does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again "

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental milestones thanks to her hard work and consistent effort. She...

Ashley R.

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Virginia V.


Far Rockaway, NY

$17-18/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
"Virginia came to my rescue when I desperately needed a babysitter to go to work immediately and highly punctual! If in need I recommend! "

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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: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Maria I.


Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Damaris R.


Hempstead, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2, with experience of over 20 years. I have worked with infants in Daycare and school- age children in a classroom and privately. I have worked with special needs children in a classroom setting in addition to residential. My attitude is a positive one, I am flexible and dependable. I love singing and dancing and...
Damaris can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Damaris for a nanny/caretaker position. Damaris worked with our family for two and a half years, providing exceptional care for our two children, a 5-month-old baby boy and a 3-year-old girl, at the start of her...

Jennifer H.

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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.

Nadia G.

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 genuine love of children. She is a...

- Lisha H.

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