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Erica H.


Williston Park, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I am a hardworking, organized, and kind person who loves kids and animals. My passion is helping people, which is what brought me into the education profession. I am a certified teacher in English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education with 15 years of experience. I especially love helping families develop routines...
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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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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello my name is Theresa. I have been a caregiver for children and senior adults for over 25 years. I work in the plainview school district as a special needs aid and also have my cna certificate and work periodically taking care if senior adults. I have an associate degree in business and also free lance as a licensed...
Theresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Bridget S.


Floral Park, NY

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 21 years old. I am a education major at SUNY Old Westbury. I have experience caring for children and adults with special needs. I was also a assistant teacher in a toddler room at a daycare. While teaching at the daycare I learned the importance of milestones and the importance of safety when taking care of a child. Along...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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Jenna R.


Levittown, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have babysat for family, family friends and neighbors all throughout high school. The kids I babysat went from elementary school to middle school! I am now a teacher aide through Nassau BOCES. I work with special needs kids from all over the spectrum at my current school! I am currently looking for a summer job!
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Priyanka and I'm 26 years old. I'd love to chat more about this position as I believe we would be a great fit. I've had a lot of experience with all age ranges. Some of my previous experience includes the following: - Babysat 10+ amazing families through Care - Babysat children of all ages including special...
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Ellen L.


Melville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
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Alexandra D.


Franklin Square, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Anytime Babysitter, Caregiver, English/Writing Tutor

Hi there! I'm an adjunct English professor looking for part time childcare work. In the summer I'm very available, most times, Monday-Friday and can do weekend nights as well. I have experience performing activities and watching children with special needs for weekly events at my church (St. Anne's, Garden City), as well as...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Clare F.


Floral Park, NY

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

My name is Clare and I am a freshman at the University of Scranton and I am studying Occupational Therapy. I am looking to help families out while I am home on my summer break. I am available anytime from Memorial Day until July, when I begin my job working as a counselor at Camp Anchor. I will also be available for afternoon or...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie D.


Levittown, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Children With Autism

Helping children with autism to learn how to do daily activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and eating
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Nicole S.


Bayville, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Childcare

For as long as I can remember, I have always excelled being in settings that involves working with and caring for others (especially kids) I am currently a TA for the BOCES organization and I find working with those who have special needs very rewarding, both personally and professionally! I believe I would be a great fit for...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have been working with autistic children for a year and a half. I absolutely love caring for these kids and I love my job. Working with autistic children has taught me a lot in life. My kids are the sweetest individuals ever and I m always happy to go to work.
As a licensed healthcare professional I have cared for a number of people with special needs including those on the autistic spetrum, downs syndrome, wheelchair bound and other mentally challenging disabilities I feel drawn to help people as they deserve the best quality of life and would do my best to serve them and their...
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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Home care/childcare

Hello. I am currently a special needs aid in plain view school district and have 25 years experience working with the senior community as a cna home health aid and hairstylist. I have worked in multiple nursing facilities, assisted livings and home care. I enjoy both generations of children and seniors and look forward to...
Theresa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Patient & Experienced Sitter (30+yrs Of Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
The majority of my work experience has been in the field of childcare or childhood education. My favorite childcare experience includes the 5 years that I spent teaching environmental and art education to children ages 0-14 (including special needs children) in a classroom setting, because I was able to inspire creativity and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Gelen C.


Cold Spring Harbor, NY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Happy, Healthy And Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny and previously worked as an Au Pair. I can help with cooking/meal preparation, grocery shopping and love playtime. As a bonus, I have experience with taking care of those with special needs and with newborns. Previously, I was an assistant nurse in Medellin, Colombia before...
Gelen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Rosa A.


Hempstead, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with people with special needs for 5 years and it has been a great experience because at the same time you get to learn new things which is good because I love to learn new things and I love to help others.
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Jeanette S.


New Hyde Park, NY

$50/hr20 yrs exp

Here To Help

I am an elementary school teacher that has been working for 20 years with special needs children and bilingual. I love my students and I am dedicated to ensuring the safety of each and every one one of them. I have experience in tutoring in the kindergarten through six grade level. I speak, fluent Spanish and have tutored to...

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