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Special needs caregivers in College Point, NY
Carla S.
College Point, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Teacher Assistant At A School For The Austism Community
Monitored behavior of children to ensure their safety. Kept records of children's behavior and progress and provided updates to parents. Notified parents of any potential behavioral problems. Taught skills training as needed and requested by parents. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits.
Meagan K.
College Point, NY
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Created A Space Conducive To Learning And Encouraged Positive Interactions
Hello there I'm Meg , I've been a nanny for years now . I absolutely love it . Everyone always tells me it comes so natural to me . I have experience with all age groups even the elderly and special needs. It's something you have to have compassion and patience for, and I have both and more . I'm a really fun person as well. I...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
Antoinett can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired antoinette to babysit my 3 children after school. She was very dependable, and always went the extra mile for us. She's great with children and they love her."
Nicole W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and...
Marwan H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver/personal care assistant with over 5 years of professional experience working for high net wort clients. While working as a caregiver, I was entrusted to be the house manager and personal assistant to one of my clients. Additionally, I also have experience being a caregiver for children with special needs. I have...
Ralph can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ralph is a rare and wonderful person. We hired him for a temporary need while my father could not walk and he provided excellent and compassionate care. He is also an accomplished cook with a Culinary degree! We enjoyed his cooking and awareness of all things...
Bibi F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."
Susan N.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iris' experience raising two special needs children, and her work experience working with children with all sorts of disabilities, make her an ideal Nanny for Special Needs children, or for that matter, any children that require special attention, patience and...
Frank D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, specialized care, personal care, dementia, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her...
Caroll K.
Shannon K.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon has been a babysitter for my family for ten years. She has watched my kids grow up and has always been another set of hands to help us when we needed her. She has always been dependable and reliable; if she's around, she comes to us at any given hour with...
Diane C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care.
I can provide the following services:
medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...
Jodi D.
Melissa M.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.
My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hello everyone, I hired Melissa to take care of my 11 months old daughter for 5 days in Manhattan and I was fully satisfied with her services. She is a lovely lady who deeply cared about my daughter. They had a great connection and lots of fun. She was punctual,...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Deserie has been with my family for the past 6 months, she started caring for my daughter when she was 7 weeks old. Deserie has been great from the start, she connected well with my daughter and myself and has helped me being a first time mom. Deserie is always...
Adiasha T.
Jessica S.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Montessori & REI Trained Nanny With Neverending Songs And Energy!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is an incredible sitter and we highly recommend her to all families. Her knowledge of Montessori and REI principles helps create a child-led, creative, play-based child care environment. She is excellent with helping the emotional development of the child...
Aili H.
Ashley G.
North Bergen, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has a magical touch ✨ My daughter adores her! The engaging activities and frequent outings have made their time together truly special. Grateful to have met such an amazing caregiver!"
Care member
Amaris C.
Fort Lee, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...
Amaris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amaris is trustworthy, reliable and sensitive!"
Nancy G.
5.0
(1)
My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "
Debbie S.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...
Ashley M.
Ralph T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Ralph. I grew up with my grandmother and the elderly in my family while my parents worked overseas, which made me grow close and have a soft spot for our elders. I love being a caregiver because it makes me fulfilled to care and help someone on a personal level. I have experience as a caregiver in New York for...
Sarah W.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen.
Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning on having her take my 13 and 10 year old to Roosevelt Island. My 6 year old really wanted to go as well. She did...
Catherine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
Kaeleigh can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh and is always asking when she is coming back next....
Alex I.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in College Point, NY
Antoinett F.
5.0
Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done.
- Zaida S.
Nicole T.
5.0
She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...
- Marwan H.
Ralph T.
5.0
Very caring and trustworthy. Thank you for everything!
- John A.
Hannah F.
5.0
Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah.
- Susan N.
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.
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