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Suzanne C.
Irvington, NY
$20/hr • 13 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a 26-year-old warm and energetic babysitter/nanny with a genuine love for children. I'm available during the week and some weekends. I have years of experience caring for kids of all ages, including children with special needs. I've also spent three years as a day camp counselor and have coached youth sports (lacrosse...
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
Antoinett can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired antoinette to babysit my 3 children after school. She was very dependable, and always went the extra mile for us. She's great with children and they love her."
Nicole W.
Annette Y.
Scarsdale, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly.
Annette has a natural knack for looking after children and she cares deeply for the kids. She...
Leif G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 of experience and I love working with kids. I have worked with all age children from 5-month-old babies to 13-year-olds. I also have experience with special needs children, hyperactive children and twins. I have taken children to school, picked them up from school, taken them to after school activities and lessons, fed...
Jasmily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Lisa R.
Harrington Park, NJ
$19-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...
Diane O.
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
Care member
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"
Nicole L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...
Douglas M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori is a great help if you have a teenager or young adult with autism or other special needs who needs help navigating school or college or mastering basic life skills."
Rebecca B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...
Nathanael B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
Natalya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our flow and acted as an extension of us! "
Anne L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Amber B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
Cinthia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...
Samantha G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a Registered nurse at night but I am looking to extend my services. I am a passionate person that loves to be involved with health care and the physical well-being of others. My range of care varies from Seniors to children and young infants. I have been using care. com for more than 4 years and have...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bianca has a deep love for being a caregiver and babysitter. The dedication that Bianca shows can only be described as amazing. The attention and love that she exhibits towards being a child care provider is unmatched."
Antaeus G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, I am Gentle and Affectionate, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies I have a natural rapport with children, and require...
Iris can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iris has watched our 2.5 year old several times now, and has been wonderful. Iris has been very flexible and accommodating, and more importantly, our daughter adores her--she continues to talk about all the fun things she will do with "Miss Iris" next time she...
Meghan M.
Katherine P.
Elmsford, NY
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Jennifer to take care of my infant , she was with us for 2 years. She is very reliable , caring and patient "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Beatriz was amazing with my boys (6 and 4). She kept them active and entertained for hours and they were always begging for her to come back. Responsive, polite and a good role model. I had her babysit on multiple occasions and will absolutely hire her again!"
Jamie W.
5.0
(1)
I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Irvington, NY
Antoinett F.
5.0
Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done.
- Zaida S.
Annette Y.
5.0
Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...
- Ziyang N.
Lisa R.
5.0
Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else this was a priceless gift to have Her...
- Diane O.
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
- Care member
Tiffany E.
5.0
We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.
- Gabriela M.
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