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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cambria Heights, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years
Special needs caregivers in Cambria Heights, NY
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"
Adel G.
Tiana I.
Cambria Heights, NY
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Tiana. I've spent the last two years working with families to provide support and resources for their loved ones. I'm passionate about building relationships and creating a warm, welcoming environment where families feel heard and valued. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family in my free time. I can help with...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
3.7
(3)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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.
Katherine R.
Maspeth, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"
Trish M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"
Melissa G.
Nadia G.
Jamaica, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.
5.0
(7)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nadia has taken great care of our baby girl since September 2019. We are sad to lose her but we are moving out of state."
Bilal H.
Jaely M.
Valley Stream, NY
$22-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future."
Monique C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids. "
Eleni M.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little...
Lynette M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had extensive experience working with children with mental and physical challenges. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have a New York State background check. I love to work with children because they teach us more about ourselves than anyone ever will.
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & 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.
4.7
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again."
Khalifa S.
Maria I.
Ozone Park, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to speak with us about Yoko’s night routine and give us overall reassurance. We are first-time parents and leaving our...
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Chloe W.
Freeport, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"
Sarah P.
Daisy I.
Woodhaven, NY
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Certified Teacher Assistant/Experienced Babysitter
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello to all!
My name is Daisy and I absolutely love children! Their little personalities are just simply amazing and refreshing. I work with children with special needs during the day as my full time job and earn extra money babysitting on the side.
I have 2 children of my own, girls (12 and 2 years old).
I am very...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Daisy is fun and full of energy!!! She always comes up with new and exciting ways to teach children new skills or enhance previously learned skills. She's a great team player and works collaboratively with others to achieve goals for the clients she services. Daisy...
Ella A.
Daisy I.
Woodhaven, NY
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in a special needs daycare for four years. I worked with children with autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, etc. I have always loved working with special needs students since I was in elementary school. I would always volunteer to help out and that is when I knew I loved working with them. I have a lot of patience and I am...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...
Matthew P.
4.5
(8)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Medgine babysits our 2 boys, age 4 & 8. She picks them both up from school (2 different locations) and walks them home. She gets my older son to do his homework every night & always helps him with it- asking him questions to make sure he understands, answering his...
Kim P.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cambria Heights, NY
Ishawrah J.
5.0
I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...
- Oneisha S.
Natalia R.
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 really became part of our family...
- Ashley R.
Katherine R.
5.0
Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!
- Trish M.
Alexandra O.
5.0
I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!
- Melissa G.
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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