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Melissa N.


Farmingdale, NY

$22/hr20 yrs exp

Veteran Childcare Provider With Over 20 Years Experience.

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Veteran childcare provider who has offered comprehensive care to children from ages 0 and up. Extensive history working with children who have disabilities and special needs. I am pet friendly, a nonsmoker and hold a valid drivers license. I possess patience and the understanding for children and their needs.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Gabriela C.


Bay Shore, NY

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Preschool Special Needs Teachers Assistant And Bilingual

I am a teachers assistant for the company ACLD (Adults and children with learning disabilities). I take care of autistic children and children with behavioral issues, and typical children . I speak both English and Spanish. I have 2 years of professional experience, but have been babysitting for 5 years. I can help with Light...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Vera E.


Huntington Station, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Mother Of Five Grown Children, And A Grandmother Of Nine Grandchildren

I have worked for nursery schools in the past up to kindergarten. I have worked as a case aide with special needs in the school district for eight years. I have raised my own children and some of which had special needs and grandchildren. Also, it's special needs I am willing to do senior care as well. I am experienced in that...
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Leota E.


Huntington Station, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Special Needs Provider, Babysitter, Nanny

I've been in the Childcare field for over 15 years. I currently work at a daycare facility, and have lots of experience working with children with special needs. Currently, one of my children in my class is autistic. Because it can be hard for him to do the normal things that we often take for granted, I work with him one on one...
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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.
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Stacey C.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$28-30/hr2 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Unexpectedly, I had to take care of an extended family member. With minimal experience, I learned to bring her back to Health I had to advocate for a woman with special needs. Know when to call an ambulance. Know when to call a Doctor Know when an attorney was needed for being declined for a rehab! Wrapping it with her coming...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Laura G.


Hauppauge, NY

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

I am a retired special education teacher with 30+ years of experience. I've worked with children ages 3-21. I am warm, loving, and caring and can provide references.
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Katherine D.


Lake Grove, NY

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I am a recent college graduate and certified special education teacher. I just completed a full year of student teaching. I have worked with children with autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed children, etc.
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Fernande C.


Lindenhurst, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nusing Assistant

My name is Fernande , I been doing this job since 2006 , I used to work for UCP with special needs people for over 5 years , than I became a CNA I'm working for Northwell health at Huntington hospital . I'm a loving caring person , I love what I do , I have a clean driving record , you can trust me with your love ones, I'm...
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Sylvia J.


Farmingdale, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have plenty of experience with children . I have baby sat for many years , and I have four grandchildren that I have cared for as well. I have experience with special needs children . I am very patient , loving , and caring . I love children , and will treat them with so much love . I have references upon request .
Sylvia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Bridget R.


Northport, NY

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience with special needs child. My nephew is autistic, limited verbally. I have spent a lot of time with him throughout his life. He is currently 15yrs old.
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Sonia A.


Bay Shore, NY

$17-24/hr6 yrs exp

PCA

I been working as a PCA/HHA For 8 years I love helping people who needs help I'm a loving caring person English and Spanish speaking.
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Michelle S.


Kings Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

First and foremost I'm a mother of three children that are all in college now. Other than that, I worked in an elementary school district for nine years as a one on one teacher aide. I also, worked at a special needs school for the past two and half years. I recently changed my job so I no longer work at a school during the day....
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
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"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.

SUNY Buffalo Nursing student with a passion for helping others and taking the stress out of child and teen care for families of any size.
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Diama K.


Melville, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with client. specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Dedicated to giving the best possible care. Patient ,...
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Danielle R.


Smithtown, NY

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hey! My Name Is Danielle And A Little About Me Is I Am 28, And Been Helping Out Families For 8+ Yrs!

I'd describe my personality as considerate, good-hearted, fun-loving. I like working with kids because growing up I had a big family and I was always the one watching over my younger family members, it made me want to work with kids and help out families, working with elementary school kids to special needs kids has really...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

over 30 years raised my children ., I have worked with all children including special needs. I am organized person with much patience.
Joann can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Maria K.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have experience with special needs children and cared for a autistic boy for several years. On a fill in basis, I also care for a special needs adults. My past experience includes working and caring for a disabled patient for 4 Years and was paid by Workers Compensation Unit with the NY Transit Authority.
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Samantha N.


East Northport, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver for special needs

Hello! My name is Samantha and I am from East Northport, NY. As an experienced childcare provider, I'd love to discuss this opportunity with you. My experience includes tutoring babysitting and since I was 13 in addition to having a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As...

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