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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Jenny C.


Lynbrook, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care. Testament/Special Needs Nutrition Parent Support Activities
Jenny can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello! My name is Juana. I describe myself as compassionate, outgoing, flexible and understanding individual. I have one year of experience working with adults individuals with special needs and 13 years working with kids with special needs. I specialize in providing personalized care to help those I work with live more...
Juana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Jeanine: Tutor/Childcare Worker For Students With Special Needs

My name is Jeanine and I would like to give a brief introduction to myself as well as my qualifications. In 2007 I was accepted to the NYC Teaching Fellows where I earned a graduate degree in Education as well as Special Education. After my time teaching in Brooklyn, I worked as a substitute teacher on Long Island. Then after...
Jeanine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Toni O.


Valley Stream, NY

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
Toni can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Danielle. I've been working with children for quite a few years now and it is my passion. I've traveled to Africa to volunteer teaching children as well as worked with multiple organizations involving child care and working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ages 2 months - 11 years old so I...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lemar G.


Seaford, NY

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am currently a Direct support professional I enjoy helping people to cope with their daily activities. I work with most special needs patients. I am patient , compassionate , dependable and trustworthy . I have been doing this job for over 2 years and would love for the opportunity to take care of your family member.
Lemar can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi there! My name is Mayra and I'm looking for a new family to take care of their most beloved ones. I understand Kids are the most precious and important members a family can have therefore I understand the affection, time, attention and patience that is required. The energy that kids transmit to me is like no other, so full of...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

I worked for AHRC as a direct support professional and worked with elderly people with special needs. I worked in a group home and did house work and personal care like bathing and dressing. I work well with older people as well;
Valentina can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning
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Kristen F.


Garden City, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter!

I have many years of experience with children including summer camps, babysitting, tutoring, and working with children with special needs. I love creating a fun and caring environment for kids!
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Maggie G.


Long Beach, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently substitute teaching as I figure out my next step, and am from/currently live in Long Beach, NY. Currently in my 6th year of teaching. I have a Masters in Special Education from Queens College and a Bachelors from Boston College in Elementary Education. I've been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and have a...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Julia F.


Farmingdale, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher/substitute

I have 30+ years experience from ages three through 21. I have experience in early childhood, middle school and high school regular Ed and special-needs. I also provide elder companionship. I am a certified coach in many areas. I have a lot of patience and I am very active . I have plenty of ideas to keep clients busy. Love...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

I have nine years of experience working with children in various capacities including childcare, tutoring, and directing young actors performing Shakespeare. I recently graduated college (summa cum laude) with a major in psychology and work with individuals who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries. I enjoy spending time...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Darling B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Darling and I have 5 years of experience working with kids with special needs, especially with kids with autism. I used to work in a center for kids with autism and I have also worked as a 1-1 aide for families. I'm very patient, understanding and I love to apply my knowledge but at the same time I understand...
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Maria V.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

María Caring Babysitter

I have a lot of experience taking care of children. Back in my hometown of Colombia I worked in a Nursery with my mom who was a special needs teacher there. I worked there for years and gained much valued experience taking care of children. I have also babysat for numerous children, from the ages of 6 months up to 4 years old. I...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Matthew K.


Massapequa Park, NY

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Tutor

I am currently a full-time Special Education Pre-K teacher in the Bronx. I am available to tutor children within the Bronx and lower Westchester. I have been teaching for 12+ years and have a wealth of knowledge with reading strategies for students with learning disabilities.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Priyanka and I'm 24 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...
I have experience in the field of care in general. Mostly with little ones with special needs, but I do also have experience with adults as I helped assist an adult/senior with special needs for almost 2 years. I always consider it that the most important thing to carry with you as a caregiver is compassion. Especially to be...
Catalina can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care
I have experience in various educational settings such as daycares, educational centers, and schools. I'm well experienced in early childhood development and autism spectrum disorder. Working with children has always been a passion of mine, I love helping children develop into their best.

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