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Ernest V.


Valley Stream, NY

$25-30/hr

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I have dedicated the past five years to working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on enhancing their quality of life and fostering their independence. My journey began with volunteering at Camp, where I developed a passion for supporting and empowering these individuals. . Through patience, understanding,...
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Aileen R.


Atlantic Beach, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

I am excited to enter the field of senior care. I have experience working with adults with special needs and I think my experience will translate well into this field. I am capable of handling all activities of daily living and I am very patient. I cannot wait to meet new clients and form great relationships!
Aileen can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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Bonita R.


Jamaica, NY

$17-18/hr4 yrs exp

I am responsible caregiver who shows a high level of compassion to the patients and their families. I am very energetic to be around, my focus is to provided a number of services to patients and to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. I here to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friend, a I...
Bonita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ryan B.


Richmond Hill, NY

$15-35/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time To Part Time Caregiver Available

with experience in: 1. Special Needs Care 2. Dementia 3. Alzheimer's Disease 4. Parkinson's Disease 5. Memory Care 6. Private Chef 7. Light Housekeeping Only 8. Companionship
Ryan can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kristal C.


Levittown, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Caring Nanny

My name is Kristal and I absolutely love children. I have many years of experience babysitting and nannying. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. My first caregiver job was at a daycare with 2 care takers and 16 kids from new born to 12, including special needs. After this I was a private nanny for 2 twin boys from the age...
Kristal can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Kira V.


Oceanside, NY

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Creative Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kira, and I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I began as a teenager babysitting and working in daycare after school, and went on to teach music and movement classes to 3-5-year-olds, teach theatre and art, nanny, work as a Teacher Assistant with kids with special needs, and continue...
Kira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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India T.


Kew Gardens, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Grad Student Who Loves Working With Kids!

I have experience working in childcare and home health care with diverse groups of kids, including those who have special needs. I previously taught social emotional learning & substance use prevention classes in elementary & middle schools, and I am currently a grad school student studying psychology. I love working with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am very knowledgeable about learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder because of my personal experience with my own kids. I have a teaching background and I have attended many meetings with professional and educators to understand the impact of these social and learning difficulties on anyone with special needs. I...
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Aidia R.


Baldwin, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Aidia and I am new to care. com, but I do have babysitting experience. I have worked with children for a few years now, so I have a few years of childcare experience. I recently have been working with children with disabilities and special needs therefore, I am capable and comfortable working with children that...
Aidia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sherelle R.


Rosedale, NY

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience with children, which has honed her skills and understanding of child development. I have worked extensively in camps and schools. My compassion and empathy are at the core of her caregiving approach. I connect deeply with children, understanding their emotions and perspectives, which helps me...
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Erika V.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Kind Compassionate Caregiver

I believe I would be an excellent fit as a special needs caregiver because of my passion for working with individuals who require extra support. My experience in education and working with students who have special needs, it has given me the skills and confidence to provide high-quality care to those with unique needs. I'm a...
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Maria D.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have joined the care network in order to find placement in a job that is more meaningful than simply a job but that is rewarding through the work I will be doing and the relationships we build. I come from a background of care taking through life experience. I am a mother of one daughter that is now 22. I am the youngest of...
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Shereeda S.


Hollis, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am currently looking for work as a Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor. I have two years experience, I watched over my cousin's two girls, one 3 years old and the other 5 years old. I assisted them with meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing and monitoring. Where remote learning is concern, I can assist with logging in and out,...
Shereeda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Christine B.


Jamaica, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

A Dedicated Certified Teacher's Assistant

My name is Christine, and I am 21 years old. I have been a professional child care worker for the last five years in a certified facility. I currently live in Wheatley Heights and have a private form of transportation. A little bit of my history: I was a camp counselor for four years in a row, worked with children after school...
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Ligia R.


East Meadow, NY

$18-37/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there I'm been working with kids special needs, my daughter is also autistic have experience as a professional and as a mother
Hello! I am currently 19, living on long island, and willing to travel! I am a speech pathology student in my third year of college with a good schedule! I am fluent in spanish and english as well as a beginner in ASL! I am CPR certified and have been working with children with special needs. I have also been babysitting and...
Samantha Lara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Valeria V.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Student/Caregiver Interested In The Field Of Nursing

Hi everyone! My name is Val & I graduated from Purchase College obtaining a B. A in Psychology specializing in Child Development! I earned my Early Childhood Development certification in 2021 & currently working on my CPR certification. I'm also in the process of applying to NYU nursing for psychiatric mental health to work...
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Michelle M.


Kew Gardens, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher at Success Academy Ozone Park and have been with the network for 5 years working with scholars from 2nd grade- 6th grade. I have been working work children since the age of 13, where I volunteered as a daycare assistant at a home daycare. From there, I worked as a private nanny, date- night sitter, partial live-in...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

I am a caring compassionate mom of a teen daughter with ASD. I have tons of experience with different disabilities. I am full time caregiver for my sister with Down's Syndrome as well. I was looking for a part time position while my daughter is in school and my sister is at program. Ideally during the hours 9:15 - 2:45 or even...
I am very experienced and have dealt with special needs kids and infants. I have many years of experience and I'm very patient considerate and compassionate.

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