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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children for over 20 years. I worked with great families all over NY area and still help them from time to time. I am professional with what I do, responsible, reliable and honest. I am a college graduate and a great homework help. I am a huge fan of arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor activities and much...
Ruthi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She's the most reliable person I've ever met ! Honest shows on time and extremely responsible! We loved having her as a part of our family!
Extremely helpful!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...
5.0
"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...
Elizabeth B.
Sarah L.
Fresh Meadows, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am the Grandmother and have Sole and Physical Guardian since my Grandson was born. D. is now 6. I was working at the time as a surgical nurse. I needed someone I could trust. I spoke to friends of mine in the school district about someone I could trust 100%. I...
Janis T.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I cannot say enough positive things about Ticia. She is a...
Debra R.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am finishing medical school in November(2023), and I will hopefully...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachael was great with our daughter. She asked great questions, and I could tell my daughter really enjoyed the time she spent with her. Rachael seems like a very smart and responsible person, and most importantly enjoys caring for children. I'd hire again...
Kristy B.
Rachel R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have been a child care provider for 7 years. The past year I have been working as a live-in aid for a joyful little 4-year-old boy with a rare syndrome known as ADNP. The syndrome itself features intellectual disability & autism spectrum disorder, which, for him, has caused an absence of verbal communication, impaired...
5.0
(12)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maribel has been picking my kids up from school and taking them to the playground and helping with homework. The kids love playing with her and she is very responsible."
Betsy S.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Destiny was very good with our needy infant. Our 6mo took to her very quickly. High spirited and good with active play, our son was always happy and laughing with her. She was a great full time nanny with us."
Qinkai Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care, companionship, specialized care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer has spent two years working as a in home caregiver for my grandfather. Our family couldn't have been more happier with her work ethics. My grandfather and family was quite fond of Jennifer. unfortunately we weren't in need of the services any more....
Kadine C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "
Debbie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...
Brad C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had extensive experience working with children with mental and physical challenges. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have a New York State background check. I love to work with children because they teach us more about ourselves than anyone ever will.
5.0
(5)
I am very patient with special needs individuals. I take into consideration their disability. I have been working with children who are Autistic for over 8 years. It gives me great joy just to see a smile on their faces; especially after they have accomplished a task. I use educational techniques to improve language, cognition,...
5.0
"Caring and a very great listener."
EllenRuby S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa worked for our family from the time our daughter was a month old until almost a year old. Our daughter just LOVED her, as do we. Alyssa was very caring and attentive, and helped our daughter with her early development. Alyssa has excellent instincts and I...
Kathleen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare provider based near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I grew up in a large family, and would attribute my passion for childcare to my close relationship with my younger siblings. I started babysitting for special-needs families at the age of 15, and have continued my career in childcare ever since. I have...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I was Jessica's martial arts instructor for nearly a decade. During that time she was a regular part of our Coaching Assistant staff. Jessica was great with working with students of all ages, but particularly shined when working with the younger students (ages...
Jose J.
Katelyn D.
Maspeth, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Graduate Student, Obtaining My Master's Degree In OT. Compassionate & Dedicated Caretaker.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children of all ages since I was 13 years old. From babysitting part-time, to full time nanny of three children, I have grown to adore the duties of caring for children. I currently work for the Department of Education as a paraprofessional for special needs children. I am passionate in this career and...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return...
Amelia A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...
Alissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't have been happier. She was always on time, caring, conscientious, and genuinely enjoyed spending time with our...
Ehren S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Howard Beach, NY
Mary Michael Q.
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 and bedtime when needed. She quickly...
- Ira W.
Ruthi C.
5.0
She's the most reliable person I've ever met ! Honest shows on time and extremely responsible! We loved having her as a part of our family!
Extremely helpful!!
- Care member
Julian D.
5.0
My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would absolutely recommend Julian for your...
- Elizabeth B.
Sarah L.
5.0
We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids absolutely LOVE her! We were so comfortable that we let her take the kids to the playground...
- Mike W.
Leticia S.
5.0
We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I cannot say enough positive things about Ticia. She is a mature, reliable, warm young woman who...
- Debra R.
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