Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Fresh Meadows, NY

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Tutor With Special Needs Experi

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."

Susan N.

Lisa L.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

5.0

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Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to communicate from a young age. In particular, she was frequently interacting with her both in one-one conversations and...

Care member

Elisa M.

Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She also takes him to the park daily. My son is happy when she arrives!"

Victoria G.

Claire A.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

5.0

"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

Hayley W.

$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...

Hayley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Hayley worked for us years ago for a very early before-care situation. Prior to meeting Hayley, we'd been hard-pressed to keep a sitter in this position...the before-dawn start time just proved too difficult for most and they either quit after a few weeks or had to...

Theresa C.

Rosemary G.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

5.0

(4)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 2-year-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...

Rosemary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you Rosemary!"

Sky G.

Valery G.

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...

5.0

"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...

Charlotte B.

Adriana O.

Mineola, NY

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...

Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

5.0

"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...

Kristina F.

Ashley K.

Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Private Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...

Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities....

Benjamin W.

Trishanna W.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Efficient Caregiver.

5.0

(2)

Hi I'm Trishanna, a special needs caregiver with over 10 years paid experience. I am efficient, patient, punctual, hardworking and a problem solver . Quick thinker in situations that require prompt attention. My credentials are extensive and exceptional. I'm proficient in the field of Cna , pca and Hha . Your family member is my...

5.0

"She was proficient in her words. Very eloquent and knowledgeable."

Peter L.

Lia P.

Bronx, NY

$30-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...

Lia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she was immediately drawn to Lia, leading her to play and having a blast the entire time they spent together. Lia is...

Aleksandr M.

Destiny M.

South Ozone Park, NY

$27/hr • 6 yrs exp

About Me/ Care Experience

4.0

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey ! My name is destiny. I'm NY native located in the Queens/Brooklyn area . I love caring for children and developing a bond with them ! I am very reliable , caring , attentive , energetic and I enjoy playtime just as much as the child. I also understand that every child is different and has different needs so I'm always...

Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Wonderful is an understatement! Destiny always showed such joy and respect when being with my two boys and always came ready and on time for work! "

Kim J.

Medgine J.

$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We...

Ethan L.

Jennifer F.

Middle Village, NY

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

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: Visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, dementia

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

Mary Michael Q.

$13-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...

Mary Michael can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...

Ira W.

Maribel G.

Flushing, NY

$28/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...

Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Be lucky if you can have Maribel spend time with your little ones! She is the absolute best! We wish we could take her with us everywhere we go!"

Josh D.

Casey E.

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time. I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...

Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Casey was wonderful with our three and seven-year-old children. They had so much fun with her she was calm and responsible. A great summer nanny for us!"

Mary F.

Candida A.

Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...

Candida can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

Sarah W.

$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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

Katrina D.

Woodhaven, NY

$25-46/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)