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Special needs caregivers in Bohemia, NY

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Mayreni H.


Bay Shore, NY

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working in the healthcare field since 2006. I take care of all my patients as if they were my own family members. I've worked in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers. I have experience with dementia, and kids with special needs. I'm currently working for south shore university hospital for the last 7 years. I'd...
Mayreni can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and does whatever is needed to help. "

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Sharon M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Future Spanish Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for five years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated. Currently I'm a T. A in an Autistic school. SCIP trained. I babysat a variety of families in...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Wilder and Coast loved her, she was great and always kept an eye on both of them at the same time. Will be using again :-) "

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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family. Anyone would be lucky to have her."

Andrea I.

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Allie R.


Coram, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Professional And Outgoing Nanny!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi... I'm Allie and I have over 10 years of quality childcare experience! I currently work part time as a preschool teaching assistant for children with special needs, and before that I was a full time nanny for 4 years in NYC. I hold a bachelor's degree in child psychology! In addition, I am the mother of one soon to be...
Allie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our toddler so Allie is able to focus on our baby. I cannot...

Steven B.

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Karen D.


Holbrook, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I have worked at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karen is a lovely woman. Never did we have to worry about someone not tending to our children. She was great with homework and keeping the kids occupied. My kids like to be outside playing and she was always up for anything. I never had to worry about texting and...

Kerri O.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
5.0
"David is caring, helpful and funny. He treats the patient with respect and understanding. He is the first caretaker we hired and I believe we got very lucky and hope future caretakers are as great as he is."

Elena C.

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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Care/ Home Care Available

I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Jaclyn P.


Islandia, NY

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. My work expirience includes working in homecare as well as in a special education preschool. I also have a backround in behavior therapy. I have worked in the special needs community for 10 years. I have experience working with a variety of children with special needs,...
5.0
"Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son who has Special needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dependable caregiver."

Philomena R.

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Madison L.


Patchogue, NY

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

I love kids and performing fun activities. Crafts and playing outside to cuddling down at night time with movies and snacks is why I love my job. I'm an auntie and a big sister. I have experience with special needs as well as medical emergency's.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Andrea D.


Lake Grove, NY

$28-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an enthusiastic 32-year-old nanny with over 16 years of experience working with children of all ages from infants to the bigger ones :-) . I worked at the Cross Island YMCA as a swim instructor for toddlers, ran the YMCA special needs camp, and worked as an ABA therapist over the years. I am CPR and First Aid certified....
Andrea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lizzie R.


Holbrook, NY

$14-17/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I am 23 years old. I currently work in the restaurant industry as a waitress. I am also currently in school virtually. I was a dance teacher for 7 years. I have taught kids of all ages included special needs children. I started babysitting and nannying with the kids I've taught.
Lizzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant at an Elementary school for children with special needs. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have over seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without...
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Samarra S.


Coram, NY

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With All Age Groups

Hello I'm Samarra! It's nice to meet you. I'm a former direct support professional and currently a pharmacy technician who's willing to complete necessary tasks that will allow me to use my experience and first aid/ CPR certification to good use while making a little extra income while doing so. I can't wait to hear back from...
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Ketsia G.


Central Islip, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Very Passionate Caregiver

I have experience working with hoyer, sereta dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's special needs etc. Up on requests
Ketsia can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have someone to talk to and play games with before school as well as a last minute chauffeur, should plans...

Erin P.

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Alyssa B.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because I am going to school for education and it is very rewarding when I can help children. I like watching kids because it is a great experience, and I have a really big family with everyone being younger than me, so I've always been the babysitter for my family. I started working with kids when I...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Ana R.


Bay Shore, NY

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked with kids with disability for the las year. I currently work for Boces during the day and evenings I work at a nursing home as a resident care assistant.
I currently work with individuals who have disabilities of different sorts , some higher functioning than others but so far there hasn't been anything that I couldn't handle
I've been working in this field for five years. I'm excited to hear from you to be in any assistance you may need.
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Alexis P.


Bay Shore, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Lexi and I am a fun and creative 22-year-old who loves to spend time with children! I am looking for a full time nanny position. I have about about 8 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have experience as a babysitter, children swim instructor, and I currently work as a teachers aide...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bohemia, NY

Mayreni H.

5.0

May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and does whatever is needed to help.

- Care member

Sharon M.

5.0

I absolutely loved having Sharon babysit my 2 year old and 4 year old, and will definitely be using her again. She is so great with them, even got them to go to bed which is not an easy task for anyone! My 4 year old asks for her to come back. I highly reccomend her!

- Care member

Wendy M.

5.0

Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family. Anyone would be lucky to have her.

- Andrea I.

Allie R.

5.0

Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our toddler so Allie is able to focus on our baby. I cannot recommend Allie enough.

- Steven B.

Karen D.

5.0

Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We also trusted her to drive them safely to and from activities.

- Carrie Y.

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