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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

5.0

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

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost importance to him and Marcelle executed it with the utmost...

Nadia A.

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Sabrina R.


Jamaica, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Reliable Nanny Available

3.0

(2)

Hi, My name is Sabrina and I'm a Nanny/Light Housekeeper, I have over 15 years professional experience. I have experience with twins, newborns and special needs, I also have knowledge of different cultures like Kosher etc. I'm an honest, reliable and dependable person, I'm also very flexible. I am comfortable with pets. I am...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
" We couldn’t be happier with the care Sabrina provides for our children! From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she has a natural affinity for kids. She’s always punctual, professional, and incredibly reliable. Our kids immediately warmed up to her, and she...

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

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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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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen."

Stu C.

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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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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.

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Chloe W.


Freeport, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"

Sarah P.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

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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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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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 solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...

Kristina F.

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Monica S.


Glen Cove, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Monica. I am interested for a job, where I would help the family with the house,senior companion care, organizing laundry, special needs, assistant each other with responsibility. I am punctual, flexible, responsible, I have 10 years experience and I have good references. If you want to know more about me, please...
Monica can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and...

Dana M.

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Linda M.


Glen Cove, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny

I have lots of experience with great abilities. I am very detailed, punctual, take directions well, a team player and fun to be with. I am very passionate in caring for others and helping out. My responsibilities to your child would be the overall care, monitor feedings, diapers, logs, soothing, sleep train, can be flexible,...
Linda can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful with my 2 children. She definitely was part of our family. She taught me things about my newborn that if she was not around I probably would have panicked. She definitely is a gem. "

Hana B.

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Renee O.


Rosedale, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.
Renee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Owned her own family daycare for several years. Lovely and engaging lady!"

Rebecca S.

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Juana P.


Port Washington, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly enough! "

Amanda Z.

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Suzanne S.


Bellmore, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Suzanne, but you can call me Suzie! I work FT as a MICA Recovery Program Supervisor, supporting adults w/ Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. I'm trained in crisis prevention, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, & more-so safety & well-being are always my top priorities. I spent 4 years as a Level II Child...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Suszi was great my kids loved her she was on time very responsible and trustworthy. We would definitely hire her again. Thank u Suezi! "

Daniel S.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Having Esther as our nanny was really great! Her professionalism, cordiality and dedication in caring for my daughter are truly commendable. She quickly formed a strong bond with our daughter. Esther is not just a caretaker; she is a friend/big sister who finds...

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$17-25/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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Hyde Park, NY

Marcelle H.

5.0

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

- Ed F.

Sabrina R.

5.0

We couldn’t be happier with the care Sabrina provides for our children! From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she has a natural affinity for kids. She’s always punctual, professional, and incredibly reliable. Our kids immediately warmed up to her, and she engages them with fun activities...

- Care member

Maya N.

5.0

Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son.

- Valerie B.

Helena H.

5.0

You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless

- Kejahni F.

Olawale E.

5.0

Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen.

- Stu C.

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