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Special needs caregivers in Lawrence, NY

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Atara F.


Lawrence, NY

$17-21/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Buddy

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I have 2 years of experience working with women and men with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I also have years of experience working with children both as a camp counselor, babysitter, and lifeguard.
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Atara F.


Lawrence, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Atara

I have been abroad the past 2. 5 years dancing professionally. Before that I earned a BA at Hunter College CUNY in Kinesiology with Dance focus. I graduated with Honors and Dean's list and I attended school for free under two merit scholarships awarded to me for academic achievement. While in college, I was a Direct Support...
Atara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."

Ed F.

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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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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & 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.

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Sushiela B.


Franklin Square, NY

$33/hr10 yrs exp

4.2

(6)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...
Sushiela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Liz has been amazing with my son! He is excited when she comes in the morning and sad when she has to leave. Liz is punctual and reliable. She keeps my son engaged and she has been a pleasure to work with."

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental milestones thanks to her hard work and consistent effort. She...

Ashley R.

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Toni-ann H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals. I have experience working with families after school and during the summer, helping with school pickups, drop-offs to extracurricular activities, engaging in fun art projects, assisting with homework,...
Toni-ann can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We...

Katherine M.

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Lisa F.


Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more...

Kylie L.

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$30/hr15 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
Candida can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her."

Katelyn K.

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Shalyce J.


Hempstead, NY

$28-40/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives. I believe that patience and creativity are essential qualities for...
Shalyce can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shalyce is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our baby nurse. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my baby. You truly can't ask for more. She was a lifesaver to me!! Thank you for a job well...

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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Destiny M.


South Ozone Park, NY

$27/hr6 yrs exp

About Me/ Care Experience

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful is an understatement! Destiny always showed such joy and respect when being with my two boys and always came ready and on time for work! "

Kim J.

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Nicole S.


Howard Beach, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Professional

I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I worked as a nanny/babysitter for children of all ages throughout my undergraduate and graduate college career from 2011 to 2018. Additionally, I volunteered abroad in Sri Lanka with special needs children providing education and mental health treatment in 2018. I have an undergraduate...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him. Helped him get more confident in his rolling skills, improving on different skills, and reaching milestones. She has no problem...

Taryn C.

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Maria I.


Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB. I'm 31 years old and I'm doctor in the process to validate my title here in US. I was au pair in 2018 and I have experience caring kids of all age but my strength is with newborns - 2 years old due my past experience with the families. Due my studies as doctor and the works I have done in some...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Camila provided backup care when our toddler couldn’t go to daycare while recovering from a minor illness. They started playing right away and our toddler forgot we (the parents) were also at home (working)! We appreciated that Camila was knowledgeable and...

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Malika J.


Elmont, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving and patient nanny/Doula with four years of experience. I have extensive background and training in dealing with children, Special need (Autism and behavioral issues). As perviously a Child Protective Specialist. Supported with a bachelors degree in counseling. I focused on child care and health, supported by a...
Malika can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have had a wonderful experience with Malika. She connected with my very shy toddler who typically does not warm up to anyone quickly, in addition to taking on our infant going through the separation anxiety phase. She is professional and straightforward about...

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

Amy W.

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy her amazing work. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lawrence, NY

Marcelle H.

5.0

Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.

- Ed F.

Nathalie J.

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 great job keeping our baby...

- Tania S.

Danielle I.

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 emotional support. She is calm and...

- Kristen D.

Sushiela B.

5.0

Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela has always been accommodating and flexible; she is also punctual for school drop offs and pick ups. She makes sure the kids’ homeworks are done...

- Care member

Natalia R.

5.0

Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental milestones thanks to her hard work and consistent effort. She really became part of our family...

- Ashley R.

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