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Special needs caregivers in Massapequa Park, NY

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Denise C.


Massapequa Park, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special Educator

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I have 10 years experience working with children with different special needs. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development including academic, social, language, and motor is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a...
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Jessica N.


Massapequa Park, NY

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have my Masters of Science in Students with Disabilities. I have had over 10 years of experience with children and teens with special needs. For the past 10 years I have been an Activities Specialist at a local special education program on Long Island. In this program, provide children and teens with special needs and...
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Matthew K.


Massapequa Park, NY

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Tutor

I am currently a full-time Special Education Pre-K teacher in the Bronx. I am available to tutor children within the Bronx and lower Westchester. I have been teaching for 12+ years and have a wealth of knowledge with reading strategies for students with learning disabilities.
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Diane M.


Massapequa Park, NY

$17/hr

Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience available to babysit in my home. As a mother of three grown children, I understand the responsibility of taking care of another child. Your child will be safe and cared for in my home.
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Darling B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Darling and I have 5 years of experience working with kids with special needs, especially with kids with autism. I used to work in a center for kids with autism and I have also worked as a 1-1 aide for families. I'm very patient, understanding and I love to apply my knowledge but at the same time I understand...
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Mayra B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Caregiver

Hello! My name is Mayra and I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver for seniors and kids/adults with special needs. I have a lot of experience working with kids with autism especially. Because I've been in this field for so long I understand that each kid is different and unique in their own way so I love to apply my...
I worked at an autism center in Philadelphia I love getting to meet different kiddos and their families Its hard work but one of the most rewarding jobs ever!
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Kate K.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced And Kind Caregiver.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kate, an early childhood special education graduate student. I have 5 years of experience caring for children. I have 1 year experience as a lead toddler teacher at a daycare (ages 18months-3years.) Along with providing safe care and supervision, I can also plan and execute educational yet engaging activities and games...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Tara M.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of children who have special needs. I have taken care of brothers who both have autism, who were 8 and 10 years old. I have then babysit for another boy with autism who was 12 when I started babysitting for him and is now 15. I also took care of a set of twins and their older brother who when I...
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Hi there! My name is Mayra and I'm looking for a new family to take care of their most beloved ones. I understand Kids are the most precious and important members a family can have therefore I understand the affection, time, attention and patience that is required. The energy that kids transmit to me is like no other, so full of...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

I am seeking a like-minded, comfortable home share in a nice, quiet, neighborhood community. I have experience as a Care Giver and Personal Care Aide. I have had experience caring for people's homes and their yards since I was turning 14 years old. I am still working in this field at 51 years old. I am very interested in...
Hi, my name is Jaclyn. I have been in the medical field for over six years and then I moved on doing home health aide which I love. It's very rewarding and I love spending time with my patients. i've babysat children in the past they just weren't special needs, but I do have a son who is special needs with autism and then I have...
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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Esther S.


Westbury, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available

As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and can thrive. With my skills and experience, I am well-equipped to provide a...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Esther has been a great addition to our family she has always been caring and kind with our children they love spending time with her it is great to have someone who is punctual and reliable who I can trust with my kids when I need a night out worry free knowing...

Kelyn P.

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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...
Nakeisha can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the level of care Nakeisha provided for my wife. Her professionalism, hard work and caring attitude is unmatched. Nakeisha is as real as they come. She has kindness in her heart that guides her daily....

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dawn has cared for me since I was an infant to about 5 or 6 full time and then on and off for years. I am now 22 yrs old and she is STILL a big part of my life. we have grown very close over the years she is like an aunt to me. She helped shape me into the person I...

Jessica D.

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Laura E.


North Babylon, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Laura can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

Sally W.

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...

Carrie L.

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Massapequa Park, NY

Esther S.

5.0

Esther has been a great addition to our family she has always been caring and kind with our children they love spending time with her it is great to have someone who is punctual and reliable who I can trust with my kids when I need a night out worry free knowing they would be well taken care of....

- Kelyn P.

Nakeisha R.

5.0

Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and clean. i highly recommend her.

- Care member

Dawn P.

5.0

Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...

- Jennifer L.

Laura E.

5.0

Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!

- Sally W.

Alexa F.

5.0

We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my daughters adore her (ages 10 and...

- Carrie L.

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