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Special needs caregivers in Bohemia, NY

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Gabrielle P.


Bohemia, NY

$15-20/hr

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Hello! my name is Gabrielle and I am currently an 18-year-old trying to make a difference and help people. I am a people person to kids of all ages! I have experience babysitting for over four years. Two boys that I babysat are on the autism spectrum, had ADHD, mood disorders and behavioral issues. My senior year of high school...
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Danielle C.


Bohemia, NY

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

I spent 9 years as a cna and have a special needs daughter. I am very familiar with developmental delays, gtubes ect.
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John F.


Bohemia, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

CTRS Looking For Position

I have been working in Child Care for over 4 years and have had many recreational positions. I graduated from Saint Josephs College with honors in Therapeutic Recreation and have internship skills. I have superior organizational skills and can redirect children if need be.
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Raeliz R.


Bohemia, NY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Not Just Here To Watch The Kids; I'm Here To Inspire, Encourage, And Ignite Their Curiosity.

Greetings! I am a vibrant and compassionate individual driven by a deep passion for working with children, who I believe are the future architects of our world. Growing up with a mother who was a teacher, I inherited her dedication and love for education. With over seven years of experience spanning from infants to high...
Raeliz can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! my name is Gabrielle and I am currently an 20-year-old trying to make a difference and help people. I am a people person, and love kids of all ages! I don't smoke, and I have my own car. I have experience babysitting for over four years. Two boys that I babysat are on the autism spectrum, had ADHD, mood disorders and...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...
Annmarie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of...

Sophia T.

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Jackie M.


Holtsville, NY

$19-26/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Working With All Kids!!!

4.3

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for over 10 years and have 3 of my own! I have experience with newborns, toddlers, kids and teens. I have worked with special needs, multiples and twins and have many references. I am patient, reliable, caring and kind. I absolutely love any and all babies and kids! I am flexible and willing to work...
Jackie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie helped me with my kids for many years. She was always reliable and kind and patient. She made my family feel comfortable and we always knew our kids were in excellent hands! Jackie is an asset to any family!"

William H.

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Elise H.


Nesconset, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's & Special needs. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well as a clean...
Elise can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elise is truly special. She is a well mannered, kind and passionate person. I was very impressed with the care she gave my mom who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Elise has a great personality and a very strong work ethic. She easily adapted to my mom’s needs and worked...

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Alexandra B.


Selden, NY

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Parents! Outgoing & Energetic 34 Year Old Professional Caregiver

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Outgoing and energetic mother of a 12. 5 yr old girl and aunt to 17 nieces and nephews. I've worked with children for 25+ years as a Private Childcare Provider, Head/Lead Teacher (infants, toddlers & pre-k), Nanny, Au Pair, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Night Nurse and house manager. I have worked with all ages from Newborns to...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexandra was amazing! We were so nervous about leaving our kids last minute with someone new for a wedding we had to go to and we couldn’t be happier with the decision to hire Alex."

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Jocelynne C.


Saint James, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...
Jocelynne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"She babysat for my new born and still does here and there for date nights and little breaks I need. Very punctual, careful, understanding and sweet. I would recommend."

Veronica B.

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Mackenzie M.


Islip, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there I am Mackenzie! I have 10 years of experience with babysitting- from newborns to teenagers along with children with special needs. I can help with any Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation that is needed. I am the oldest of 5 children along with being a full time substitute teacher. I am currently pursuing my Master's...
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I would highly recommend Mackenzie. She is kind, extremely caring. Very responsible and always punctual. I would absolutely trust her with my own children without question. Extremely sweet, and fun!!!"

Tracey G.

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Jaime S.


Smithtown, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Until Summer Then I Can Go Full-Time Lifeguard Also

My qualifications: -I've been a part-time babysitter since 2009 from ages 3-12. -I did full time babysitting last summer, ages 4-12. -I have experienced in babysitting special needs children. -I have been a certified lifeguard since 2010, also I am certified in CPR for all ages, certified in AED and First Aid. I student teach...
Jaime can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaime applied to our summer child care job and came to meet the family in person. She was absolutely lovely! She called the day of the interview to confirm, showed up on time and bonded with our kids very quickly (despite the fact that my 10 year old son was angry...

Shawna A.

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Melissa S.


Bay Shore, NY

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 28-year-old former CNA with plenty of experience with children including special needs children as well. Iv worked in two different elementary schools over three years so working with large groups of children is something I'm well at as well. I'm CPR certified and have a clean driving record. I'm very friendly, outgoing...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Melissa watched my son partial days for several months. She was always on time, and was fun and engaging for my almost 2 year old at the time. He loved her! "

Danielle M.

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Chynel W.


Coram, NY

$18-33/hr10 yrs exp

Made For This

I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
Chynel can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me "

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Anweshi D.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$49-50/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Anweshi. I have pretty much raised my younger cousin, then was a babysitter for our family friend's children. I have 2 years of baby-sitting experience as I have tutored kids with special needs and babysat young kids and teenagers. I have worked with mostly kids aged 4+ to teenagers of age 15-16. I work well...
Anweshi can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anweshi is a very reliable and fantastic tutor. I highly recommend her!"

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
5.0
"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Meryl B.

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Umadai D.


Bay Shore, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Umadai

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Umadai. Im 54. I am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I have 10+ years experience working with kids newborn-teen. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I do not mind helping with small household chores. I look forward to hearing from you!
5.0
"Umadai has been taking care of my child for the last 7 years. He is special needs. She is very caring, Responsible, and attentive to all his needs. I would highly recommend her. She is phenomenal."

Omaira V.

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Madelyn D.


Hauppauge, NY

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I hope you are doing well! I recently graduated SUNY Oswego where I received my bachelor's degree in childhood education. While I was away at school I worked at a daycare with ages ranging from infancy to school-aged children. I used to work for Western Suffolk Boces as a paraprofessional with kids with special needs. I have...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Madelyn came to my home and looked after my cats while I was away. She came by at least a couple of times a day to feed and check in on them. Madelyn also let them in and out and took care of the liter boxes. When I got home my cats were happy to see me but they...

Bill H.

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Kristina C.


Blue Point, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience in childcare. I worked at a special needs preschool for four years as well as done individual child care since I can remember. I am a very compassionate person, as well as patient. I am that type of person who isn't afraid of getting dirty, loves arts and crafts and is very imaginative. I have...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've hired Kristina for occasional weekend sitting for our 2yr old son. She is great with him, taking care of all his needs and engaging him when he plays. Would definitely hire Kristina again!"

Christine P.

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Lauren M.


Centereach, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nanny and have 7 years of experience, I am CPR and first aid certified. Currently working with special needs adults and I work as a nanny to a lovely couple on the weekends. I love working with kids it brings me such joy and I am looking for a full time position, hopefully long term. I love children they are so joyful and...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality."

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bohemia, NY

Annmarie C.

5.0

I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of emergency occasions, Annemarie was there...

- Sophia T.

Jackie M.

5.0

Jackie has babysat my kids for years for date nights! We love her, she is super fun and energetic, and always coming up with fun activities/games.

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Elise H.

5.0

Elise was very caring and compassionate at all times towards my elderly mother. She always arrived on time, and stayed late if necessary. Elise became like a member of the family while working for us. I would highly recommend her- she will become a great addition to your household.

- Care member

Alexandra B.

5.0

Alexandra has every quality a professional childcare provider should possess: energetic, empathetic, detail-oriented, and communicative. My 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son had a fantastic day with her and finished all the homemade food I prepared. She also did an amazing job helping with...

- Snow B.

Jocelynne C.

5.0

I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there for my kid(s). I've trusted her with my daughter (5 years old) and wouldn't trust anyone else. Whenever I need Jocelynne, as my schedule can be...

- Mila C.

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