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Melissa N.


Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs. I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience...

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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression. "

Jay M.

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Elizabeth R.


Brooklyn, NY

$50-56/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why!...

Michele R.

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Uelton D.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! How have you been? Working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. They make every day fulfilling, and I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills and work towards independence. As a board certified assistant behavior...
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Laurie A.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Laurie helped us while we were waiting for our 8 month old son to enter into daycare. She gave us recommendations and tips for his teething, feeding, crawling, etc. She was professional, attentive, communicative and we felt our son was in good care. We highly...

Safae S.

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Julia C.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Professional Childcare Provider

Hi there! I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to speak with us about Yoko’s night routine and give us overall reassurance. We are first-time parents and leaving our...

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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Billie is not only very capable but also a truly caring individual. He has a warm and upbeat personality that was evident a first meeting him. He interacts well with my husband while performing the necessary tasks and, at the same time, putting a smile on my...

Helene P.

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Katherine M.


Astoria, NY

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Post Grad Looking For Work Outside Her 9-5

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.

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Rachel S.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Easygoing And Caring Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a...

Jennifer M.

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Margaret K S.


Long Island City, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider Available For Weekdays & Weekend

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Margaret & I have 19 years childcare experience with certifications in Early Childcare, CPR, & First Aid. I'm originally from the South but a New Yorker at heart. I'd describe myself as client-focused, outgoing & nurturing with a playful disposition. Your child's happiness & safety is my top priority. I teach baby...
Margaret K can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelly is a such sweet person. I have been working with her almost a month now. She always shows big smile and positive reaction. She is very punctual and never late so far. I can feel how much she has strong responsible to take care of children. My son is 3 and...

Soora A.

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a...

Tania S.

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Abby F.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"

Brian W.

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Bora Z.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...
Bora can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer could work with her. Our son misses her so much and so do we!"

Ornela G.

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Perla E.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
Perla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches,...

Crystal S.

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Celia G.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Fun Sitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A...

Jessica S.

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Katrina D.


Woodhaven, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...
Katrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."

Naomi S.

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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

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...
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Sarah H.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children."

Olivia J.

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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

4.0
"Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again."

Khalifa S.

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Medgine J.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We...

Ethan L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kew Gardens, NY

Melissa N.

5.0

Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience showed through and she was able to...

- Care member

Kelsey N.

5.0

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.

- Jay M.

Elizabeth R.

5.0

Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why! She is, without a doubt, the best...

- Michele R.

Laurie A.

5.0

Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids.

- Eleni M.

Julia C.

5.0

Julia babysat for us a couple of times for date nights. The first time she worked for us, she came in a lot earlier that our date night in order to speak with us about Yoko’s night routine and give us overall reassurance. We are first-time parents and leaving our baby for the first time was very...

- Care member

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