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Tiasha R.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

5.0

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Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...
Tiasha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiasha is experienced and accountable, she took care of our 3-year-old with patience and love. We will definitely hire her again."

Fang L.

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Ashley K.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Private Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities....

Benjamin W.

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Mariana A.


Bronx, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime routine, and cleaning up/organizing the toys they played...

Elizabeth M.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr3 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...
5.0
"Natalia is a fantastic caregiver and person. She worked with my adult daughter with special needs for a little over three months. During that time, we found her to be caring, warm, punctual, intelligent, and flexible. Natalia is also an excellent driver. In...

Lewis K.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

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: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Ed F.

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Julian D.


Astoria, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Heavy Scientific And Clinical Background

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.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future."

Monique C.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

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Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Adriana is very sweet and attentive. Quickly connected with my son. Very organized for zoom home school assistance. Highly recommend."

Sebastian C.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same...

Oneisha S.

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Beltha H.


Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"A caring sitter for my 2 year old. Started her day, changed, fed and keep her company. Would recommend for any family needing a sitter."

Leslie H.

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Amanda B.


Bronx, NY

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.
5.0
"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

Emma R.

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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning to work, I interviewed many nannies and Nadia stood out from the start for her professionalism, kindness, and...

Lisha H.

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Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...

Matthew P.

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Megan D.


Bronx, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

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...
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Josep D.


Elmhurst, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Little Neck, NY

Tiasha R.

5.0

Tiasha watched our 2 kids (age 5 & age 2) and did a great job keeping up with them and keeping them entertained. I continue to work with Tiasha and highly recommend her!

- Audrey B.

Ashley K.

5.0

Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities. She takes him to Central Park...

- Benjamin W.

Elisa M.

5.0

Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She also takes him to the park daily. My son is happy when she arrives!

- Victoria G.

Mariana A.

5.0

We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime routine, and cleaning up/organizing the toys they played with. Our daughter warmed up to her...

- Elizabeth M.

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

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