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I have experience working in childcare and home health care with diverse groups of kids, including those who have special needs. I previously taught social emotional learning & substance use prevention classes in elementary & middle schools, and I am currently a grad school student studying psychology.
I love working with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm Angie! I started animal and babysitting when I was 12 (I became Red Cross certified at age 11). I've spent time as a gig babysitter, a recurring babysitter, and as a live-in nanny.
I've worked with kids as young as 8 weeks through 21 years old. I've cared for typical and special needs kids (with both physical and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher at Success Academy Ozone Park and have been with the network for 5 years working with scholars from 2nd grade- 6th grade. I have been working work children since the age of 13, where I volunteered as a daycare assistant at a home daycare. From there, I worked as a private nanny, date- night sitter, partial live-in...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Shabnam A.
Ozone Park, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs
CPR CERTIFIED: YES
FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES
DRIVER LICENSE : YES
CAR: YES
SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE
SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shabnam has been working with us since Fall 2021 and has been an indispensable part of our lives. In just 8 hours a week (she does two 4-hour morning shifts), Shabnam has become a central character in our 2-year-old's heart and imagination. Shabnam reads to our...
Arin A.
3.7
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace has wonderful, positive energy. She is fun and easy to get along with. She works well with children of all ages and abilities. She is reliable and responsible!"
Amy B.
Alyssa M.
New York, NY
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"
linda C.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little...
Lynette M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity.
I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anita is wonderful, and I would highly recommend working with her! Anita came over in advance of a date night and took the time to get to know our 1 year old, building trust and comfort level with him. He is often quite shy with new people, and Anita immediately...
Julia M.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and private schools as a SETT...
Beltha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Beltha(we call her Ms. Bel) a year ago.
We enthusiastically recommend her, as a babysitter. She started with us in the middle of the pandemic. She became our greatest asset in helping with our daughters hybrid learning, Monday thru Friday. Once our...
Enjulee I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...
Kristen D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 2-year-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring.
I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
Rosemary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosemary is communicative, takes initiative, and quickly connected with our 1-year-old daughter. She naturally engaged and entertained our little one, prepped and fed dinner, and took on the bedtime routine, which did at times require some extra doses of caring...
Ashley S.
Rachel S.
New York, NY
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"
Lauren H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Amanda!
**Currently looking for SUMMER 2024**
A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of...
Jess E.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...
Ashley M.
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:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Gabriela F.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew comfortable with Gabriela and there were no tears when we left. They had a wonderful evening and we felt great...
Whitney M.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very dedicated to making sure that she can help any client that she has to the best of her ability. Willing to go that extra mile! Having her work with you is like a breath of fresh air."
Latoya J.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...
Loren W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kew Gardens, NY
Shabnam A.
5.0
Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again
- Care member
Grace A.
5.0
Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!
- Jennifer S.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman
- linda C.
Sam T.
5.0
Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little Man was well taken care of and kept...
- Lynette M.
Anita D.
5.0
Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced, and put this very anxious mama at ease. Upon arrival, Anita immediately connected with our...
- Dana L.
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