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Debra C.


Huntington, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregive

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...
Debra can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My daughter loves Debbie. She plays games with her and gets her ready for the bus in the morning. My daughter is also gluten free and Debbie has been great about making sure she eats a gluten free breakfast every morning. She is extremely flexible as well as...

Susan E.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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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Cindy R.


Huntington Station, NY

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a student at New England College this is my senior year and I'm originally from New York I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has experience in caring for children all ages. I have worked with children in summer camps and preschools also children who have special needs. With me, your children will...
Cindy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Chelsea B.


Northport, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Chelsea and I've been working with and babysitting kids since I was 13. I've always loved working with kids whether it was assistant teaching Sunday school classes, volunteering at my church, or teaching people ages 4-60+ how to care for horses at a local equestrian center. I have experience with children from...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with her quality of care "

Care member

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Kendra J.


Levittown, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am 58 years of age, I have a masters degree in social work. I have am the mother of 2 young adult children. I have a back ground working with children having special needs. Additionally, a retired flight attendant extensive work with the public.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Betty R.


Seaford, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I am a reliable, sweet, educated and very patient person/ teacher looking to care for your child. I have had many years of experience taking care of children both with and without special needs. I am very friendly and good natured.
Betty can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Cassidy N.


Bellmore, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently attending New York University, earning my masters in Drama Therapy with a concentration in children with neurological disabilities. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I have experience with school pick-ups and drop-offs, errand running and late nights/date nights. I worked as a camp counselor for 6...
Cassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have worked with children with special needs for the nyc board of Ed for 15 years. I raised 4 children and took care of my elderly mom for 6 years until she past. I am a very loving, and caring with slot of patience. I will treat whoever I am taking care of as I wood my own family.
Linda can also help with: Transportation, meal prep
Hi y'all! My name is Caroline and I'm currently a Junior at CU Boulder. I have 5 years of childcare experience starting my Sophomore year of high school. I can help with housekeeping, cooking, and other various chores that you may need help with. I also have minimal first aid training and experience working one on one with...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a preschool for children with Special Needs. I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education/Special Education with a concentration in English. I have been working in the educational field since I graduated college. I love reading, playing board games,...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

My name is Michele, I'm 28 years old and have 2 wonderful children. My 10-month-old beautiful daughter would be accompanying me on Work days but is friendly, easygoing, lively, and great with other kids. leaving us much freedom to be at your every whim and readily available. I have worked in the childcare industry for 12 years...
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Meghan M.


Huntington, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julia B.


Farmingdale, NY

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a teacher's assistant in classrooms with pre-school aged children, both with special needs and without special needs. In that time period I was also a one-to-one aide for a 3-year-old with a physical disability. I am a patient and nurturing caregiver experienced in taking care of children with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Leota E.


Huntington Station, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Special Needs Provider, Babysitter, Nanny

I've been in the Childcare field for over 15 years. I currently work at a daycare facility, and have lots of experience working with children with special needs. Currently, one of my children in my class is autistic. Because it can be hard for him to do the normal things that we often take for granted, I work with him one on one...
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Manicia L.


Brentwood, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I'm A Nursing Assistant And Home Health Aide Too

i'm working 6 years in the 2 years in the Arbors Assisted living in Safecare. I enjoyed take care people.
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Kaylee F.


Brentwood, NY

$30-45/hr1 yrs exp

Ready To Have Fun!

Hi, my name is Kaylee, I'm 20 years old, and I would love to work with your family! I'm currently in college studying to be an Elementary School teacher, and I've been working in a Special Needs Preschool for 1 year. I'm willing to do anything with your kids, and I'm available whenever you need me! Thank You!
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Bianca R.


Levittown, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Bianca. I am bilingual (Spanish speaking). I'm available Monday-Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Aside from the personal experience I have from being a parent; I also have vast experience caring for children from community babysitting, to teachers aide, to being a direct care professional and assistant residential...
Bianca can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Amanda M.


Hicksville, NY

$15-25/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Amanda and I have baby sat special needs children before. I get along with special needs kids very well and am up for any challenge to care for them. I can assist with medical needs and mostly mental, I enjoy playing with the kids I babysit and I am responsible at the same time while making sure the child is cared...
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Nashema O.


West Babylon, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/ Excellent Cook

1.0

(1)

CNA with 10+years of dedicated patient care experience in both long term care facilities and home environment. Looking to leverage my passion and commitment to senior care as well as improving their quality of life. I am able to assist with activities of daily living, medication reminder, comfort care, errands and cooking just...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Melville, NY

Debra C.

5.0

Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows how to handle them with ease.

- Care member

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.

Chelsea B.

5.0

She is fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with her quality of care

- Care member

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