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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, I have had an older sister with special needs. She was born with no ability to walk or talk and has always needed individualized special care and attention. My sister has Cerebral Palsy with the needs of an infant. I have spent my life caring for her and being one of her main caregivers. Before COVID hit, I spent 2...
Michela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, I am Gentle and Affectionate, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies I have a natural rapport with children, and require...
Iris can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iris has watched our 2.5 year old several times now, and has been wonderful. Iris has been very flexible and accommodating, and more importantly, our daughter adores her--she continues to talk about all the fun things she will do with "Miss Iris" next time she...
Meghan M.
Carolyn C.
Tarrytown, NY
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Loving Grandma filling in time slots I'm not with clients. Professional Behaviorist for Autism Spectrum. 40 yrs non-profit management w/ direct care for all ages. Previous owner Special needs childcare/pre-school, 6 yrs Youth Minister, 25 yrs domestic violence families, DOJ Senior Supervisor, 30 yrs Foster Parent/Respite....
Robyne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robyne was so sweet with our son. He is 14 months old and she watched him while we were in town for a family wedding. This was my first time leaving my son with a stranger, so I was a little nervous but everything went great. I would recommend Robyne for those...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rebecca nannied for us when our daughter was 10 months to 18 months. She is very warm and would sing and put on little plays to entertain and stimulate our active little girl. Rebecca is also a part-time teacher, which we felt was a great attribute for a caregiver."
Lillian B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My family had the sincere pleasure of having Gladys take care of our parents. Gladys is the best of the best as she loves what she does and it shows in her compassion and patience she had with my parents. Everything she did was with a smile. Had my parent's...
Spiro P.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter absolutely loves her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...
Sheridan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and competent."
Cesar A.
Diane T.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...
Diane can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"When I was calling references for Diane, one mother stated it perfectly: "Diane is simply the best."
Diane has a huge personality, a warm heart and a general joy for life that she brings with her every time she walks through the door. I have hired Diane to take...
Ellen C.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well...
Phil S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins.
For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...
Viana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day of the children and what they are doing. This allows...
Roni M.
Lisa R.
Harrington Park, NJ
$19-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...
Diane O.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...
Lindsey L.
Melissa R.
Bronx, NY
$25-32/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Melissa is an amazing nanny! She is very kind, very attentive and fun. She always engaged with the baby in her charge and you can tell he loves her a lot! I would recommend Melissa to any family who wants their kid(s) being taken care of well."
Leah L.
Noelle S.
Englewood, NJ
$18-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person.
I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones.
In my spare time, I like to read books and bake.
One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Nakite A.
New Rochelle, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...
Nakite can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our Ava. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "
Aimee S.
Ana H.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday .
Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
5.0
"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's...
Liza F.
5.0
(3)
My name is Tatyana, and I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 25 years old and live in the Bronx ny, I began my career as a nanny/babysitter at the age of 14, caring for local families and when I got of age I began to work for other families working with children something I've always dreamt of doing; I adore children and seeing and...
Tatyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatyana was a great nanny to have. She cared for my baby on the weekends ( Saturday and Sunday) . She was respectful, punctual, attentive and communicate very well with me. I wish I was able to take her with me as we relocated. I would definitely hire her again....
Minerva P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Closter, NJ
Iris D.
5.0
Our family was blessed to have Ms.Iris for a year.we appreciate all the love she put into watching my son.I could have not done it without her support especially through covid. Ms.Iris has become part of our family.My son needed someone he could engage with and some one who communicated with him.My...
- Abigail S.
Robyne M.
5.0
She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her.
- Care member
Rebecca H.
5.0
Rebecca was a wonderful caretaker for our three kids (3, 5, and 7). School pickup, after school activities, homework help, play dates and everything in between. Dependable and trustworthy. Caring and fun.
- Care member
Gladys C.
5.0
Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!
- Julie C.
Jennifer G.
5.0
Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter absolutely loves her.
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