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Katelyn D.
Maspeth, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Graduate Student, Obtaining My Master's Degree In OT. Compassionate & Dedicated Caretaker.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children of all ages since I was 13 years old. From babysitting part-time, to full time nanny of three children, I have grown to adore the duties of caring for children. I currently work for the Department of Education as a paraprofessional for special needs children. I am passionate in this career and...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return...
Amelia A.
3.7
(3)
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...
5.0
(1)
My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "
Debbie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care.
I can provide the following services:
medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, visiting nurse
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...
Jodi D.
5.0
(1)
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.
Nathalie J.
Malverne, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Nadia G.
Jamaica, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.
5.0
(7)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nadia worked with us from about November 2019 and we'll be sadly saying good bye to her in August 2020. The reason we are parting ways is only because we are moving out of state - otherwise we would love for our daughter to continue to be taken care of by Nadia....
Cydney T.
Sushiela B.
Franklin Square, NY
$17/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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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Katherine R.
Maspeth, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"
Trish M.
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Julia is great with my two kids and with other children in our neighborhood that I’ve seen. She is always ready to play, has creative ideas and a lot of patience. My kids love spending time with her! "
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Juana P.
Port Washington, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A...
Jessica S.
Maria I.
Ozone Park, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love the job Camila has done! She is really responsible, commitment, I can notice she has good experience babysitting and she is really lovely with my kid. I recommend her and for sure I will re hire her for a next time. "
Andrea I.
5.0
(1)
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
5.0
"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...
Riley C.
Ondine A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ondine, a 24-year-old native New Yorker with over nine years of babysitting experience, starting at the age of 15. I've had the privilege of working with diverse families in both New York City and Chicago, caring for children ranging from one week to 11 years old. I've also spent over a year providing dedicated care...
Ondine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ondine is the kind of babysitter that has the kids asking for me to go out, so she can come babysit. There's always lots of smiles when for Ondine! She like a younger, hipper, new generation Mary Poppins- bringing magic and delight to everyday tasks. I always...
Jenna M.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great...
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Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."
Andre G.
3.7
(7)
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...
4.0
"Natalia has a lovely personality and good work ethic. She worked for us for a few weeks. We have a 70 lb quadriplegic 11 yr old, who isn't easy to handle. She tried her best, but in the end was really to physically small to lift her regularly. Didn't want her...
Teresa S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Amanda!
**Currently looking for SUMMER 2024**
A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of...
Jess E.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Katelyn D.
5.0
Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return home.
- Amelia A.
Katherine M.
5.0
Katherine M. took great care of our two children for nearly two years. She was always a good example of kindness and respect for others with her mild-mannered ways.
Katherine helped with homework, meals/snacks, shuttled them to parks, aquarium, ice cream parlor etc., and was someone we could...
- Care member
Jennifer F.
5.0
I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is going on. I feel completely...
- Jodi D.
Alexandra O.
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.
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.
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