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Summer Z.


Woodbury, NY

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

BABYSITTER FOR HIRE!!

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Hello, I'm Summy, a dedicated and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for working with children. Drawing from two years at a camp and three years at a tutoring center, I bring a diverse skill set to engage with kids of all ages, from infants to teens. My punctuality and strong sense of responsibility ensure a safe and...
Hi, my name is Priscilla. I am 27 years old and I currently work as a one-to-one para at a middle school for special needs. I've been working in this field for about 3 years now. I have an extensive background in caretaking from 2015 to now. I was a caretaker for my older disabled brother and through that experience I found a...
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Kelly R.


Massapequa, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Memory Maker

Hi I'm kelly. I'm 32 years old. I currently work in an assisted living facility 3pm-11 p.m. which leaves my mornings available. I have been a nanny before, a babysitter, and I have work in a school with children with special needs. I started babysitting around 17.
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I work full-time M-F, but I have been a camp counselor for 3-6-year-olds for 3 years and I have experience with special needs children. I have a graduate degree and I love children. Trying to start my life and need extra cash.
Kristine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Karen C.


Lindenhurst, NY

$20-30/hr20 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Interactive

Hi I'm an experienced nanny. With many years of experience, caring for children from birth to teenagers. I have worked in the public schools in my town for over 11 years helping children with special needs. I have taken care of multiple children at once I have also taken care of twins. I also have two grown children of my...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Arsenia R.


Glen Cove, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Child Care And Caregiver

I have experience in child care and teacher assistant from working at a day care and special needs school in Sea Cliff, NY. I previously worked as a Care Aid at The Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho NY. Now I work part time as a Nurse Aid at Syosset Hospital. I love to work with children and the Elderly I'm very caring and...
Arsenia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello I am Victoria. I am 23 years old, I was recently a paraprofessional for grades 3-5. I also worked in a day care with infants-5 years old. I was an ABA aide as well as a Com hab worker with special needs. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts, as well as homework and keeping kids entertained, I can do light house...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Julia B.


Farmingdale, NY

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a teacher's assistant in classrooms with pre-school aged children, both with special needs and without special needs. In that time period I was also a one-to-one aide for a 3-year-old with a physical disability. I am a patient and nurturing caregiver experienced in taking care of children with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Terri M.


Syosset, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of life's experiences, working with special needs children and adults in both school environment and home. I have also been a companion for elderly adults who were no longer able to drive, and so, needed help with shopping and doctor's appointments. I also have experience cleaning houses, including laundry...
Terri can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cynthia H.


Freeport, NY

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Cindy H

I am a mother of 2 daughters. I have tons of experience with babies, school age children and special needs. I also grew up in a large family and helped take care of all my siblings growing up. I'd like a part time position while my daughter is in school. I am willing to do laundry, prepare meal's and light housecleaning. I know...
Cynthia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelly L.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching children with special needs. This experience gave a broader perspective on teaching functional life skills and behavioral strategies while in the community setting. These are skills that I can apply within my work. I love and enjoy helping and working with others to...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Jamie C.


Levittown, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15+ years of experience with kids from newborn to teens including special needs. I have my CDA, fingerprinted and am CPR certified. References available upon request!
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Compassionate caregiver with six years of experience working in assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Willing to transport clients to...
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Imelda C.


Hempstead, NY

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children with a lot of energy I have experience with children with hyperactivity since I have a hyperactive daughter who makes me see that my life would not be the same without her great energy
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Amanda L.


Lindenhurst, NY

$17-24/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi, my name is Amanda. I'm currently in school at Stony Brook University, specializing in working with individuals with disabilities. I am a New York State EMT and volunteer at my fire department. Additionally, I am CPR certified. I started working with individuals with special needs at 18 and now have 7 years paid experience....
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I know so many people that have autism. I get along with them nicely and I love to spend time with them. I grew with my cousins that have autism and I enjoy spending time with them.
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Kelly L.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching children with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based on...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Samantha A.


Wantagh, NY

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'd best describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptable. I find that I naturally empathize with others' emotions and situations, and have always been capable of quickly adjusting to changes. Overtime, I've cultivated patience which helps me provide compassionate and effective care. I like working with kids...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! My name is Sydney and I am 20 years old. I am currently attending SUNY Oneonta and majoring in Childhood Education. I have had lots of experience caring for kids including numerous babysitting jobs, full-time nanny, summer camp counselor for three summers and currently working as a TA at a preschool for children with...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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