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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Educated, Warm, Patient, Senior Companion Care Provider

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Hi Everyone! My name is Amy, & I have been a resident of Syosset/Plainview for over 30 years This is where I raised my now grown sons, taught nursery school. tutored, taught special needs children, and provided senior companion care in my community. I have worked in the Hicksville SD weekday mornings since 2007, in the...
Amy can also help with: Dementia
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Meghan M.


Huntington, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sharron I'm 31. I've been looking after children from the age of 13. I'm very good with kids. I have also worked with some kids that have special needs with the day cares I have worked in. I'm friendly caring responsible. I love to do arts and crafts, take the kids outside, teaching children through play, im not...
Sharron can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren Q.


Syosset, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher With A Big Heart :)

I have 22 years of childcare experience. I have 12 years as a teaching assistant in special needs schools experience from ages 18 months to 17 years old. I am in my first year of teaching at private autism program. I love being outdoors, doing crafts, going for walks/to the playground, being in the community is also so important...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katharine G.


Huntington Station, NY

$20/hr14 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I am 29 years old and I have almost 15 years of babysitting experience. I work Monday to Friday in healthcare until 4:30, so I am looking for evening and weekend babysitting gigs. I have nannied infants to preteens and I have experience working with special needs kids. I love being outside but I also love doing...
Katharine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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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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Marian H.


Kings Park, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Willing and Able to Help

Hi, I'm Marian! I'm passionate about caring for those with special needs because I have experienced the wonders and frustrations that accompany such care first hand. I grew up in a home with 24-hour nursing care: my brother had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and utilized a ventilator as well as a wheelchair, and my youngest...
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Patrick G.


Northport, NY

$19-50/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Companion/assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over a year and a half of experience from working at Queens Centers for Progress as a Pre-vocational Specialist helping adults with disabilities learn work skills for future employment by volunteering in the community.
Hi, my names Kaitlyn! I am a dedicated and compassionate caretaker with a bachelors degree in psychology and a strong background in caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. My experience provides day-to-day assistance both child and parent. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hi I am a mom of 3 adults. I'm currently working in the Plainview school district as a special ed teacher aide/job coach/school store. I have 10+ years experience with all age groups. I am open to discuss the needs of you and your children. Please feel free to reach out and ask for references. Hope to hear from you.
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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

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Margaret G.


Deer Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs and seniors. Throughout my career, I have provided compassionate care, support, and assistance tailored to their unique needs. My work has involved helping with daily activities, promoting independence, and creating a positive and nurturing environment to...
Margaret can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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"Peg is an outstanding caregiver who has helped my family out for years. She is so full of kindness and empathy, and also works her tail off and is always reliable and dependable. We are privileged to have worked with her and anyone would be lucky to do the same. "

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Tracy C.


Deer Park, NY

$17-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 14 years experience in special education and general Ed tutoring along with homework help and SAT GED help. Special Ed Behavior Therapist For 14 Years. I Provide For Children Birth Though Middle School On The Spectrum As Well As General Ed Tutoring And Homework Help.
I have a 14-year-old son with special needs , on the autism spectrum adhd and sensory integration disorder. He was in a feeding tube from the age of 3 to 7 . I cared for him myself during these years. I have experience caring for a gentleman with cerebral palsy as a care aide for 6 months as well as 6 months in an assisted...
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Kaylee F.


Brentwood, NY

$30-45/hr1 yrs exp

Ready To Have Fun!

Hi, my name is Kaylee, I'm 20 years old, and I would love to work with your family! I'm currently in college studying to be an Elementary School teacher, and I've been working in a Special Needs Preschool for 1 year. I'm willing to do anything with your kids, and I'm available whenever you need me! Thank You!
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
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Jennifer M.


Syosset, NY

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time / Per Diem Special Needs Care Taker

I have been working with pediatrics for over 10 years and have worked in school nursing for 6 years with special needs students. I am passionate about what I do and grew up in a household with Deaf parents and siblings and I've always had a calling for nursing and being so compassionate I found I loved working with special needs...
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Adelyn Y.


Deer Park, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

I have a lot of experience and love caring for others. Along with my five years of experience in babysitting, I have also had three years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. I am well-versed In medication administration, first aid, behaviors, and daily life activities. There is nothing quite as...
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Michelle K.


Greenlawn, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Companion Care Giver And Driver Available

I have been a caregiver for over 30 years. My entire career I have been caring for others and love what I do. Services I can provide, companionship, helping with errands, driving, household tasks, light meal prep, shopping, light cleaning, staying physically active, medication management, personal care, housesitting, senior...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, companionship, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Juliana F.


Kings Park, NY

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With Experience Of All Ages, Specialty In Special Needs Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My brother is 20-years-old and has autism and ADHD. I grew up caring for him. Additionally, I was a life coach for a 21-year-old non-verbal autistic girl, a babysitter for 2 years of a 6-year-old non-verbal autistic girl and a babysitter for a 10-year-old non-verbal boy. Additionally, I have experience with children from ages 6...
I have 8 years experience as a care giver. I work in a assistant living as a care giver also as a medtesh with elderly with memories disorders etc... I can provide bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, doctor appointment. I am a hard working mom , I am very patient & I enjoy working with them

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