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Tavalina C.


East Meadow, NY

$21/hr5 yrs exp

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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. My daughter has speech delays so I am able to assist with children with special needs.
Tavalina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Gelen C.


Cold Spring Harbor, NY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Happy, Healthy And Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny and previously worked as an Au Pair. I can help with cooking/meal preparation, grocery shopping and love playtime. As a bonus, I have experience with taking care of those with special needs and with newborns. Previously, I was an assistant nurse in Medellin, Colombia before...
Gelen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Katharine G.


Huntington Station, NY

$20/hr14 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I am 29 years old and I have almost 15 years of babysitting experience. I work Monday to Friday in healthcare until 4:30, so I am looking for evening and weekend babysitting gigs. I have nannied infants to preteens and I have experience working with special needs kids. I love being outside but I also love doing...
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Merita R.


Melville, NY

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello My name is Merita, I have experience not only with senior care but also child care/nanny for over 9 years. I absolutely love working with children. I also have experience in working with children who has special needs. I do not mind cooking and doing minimal errands. I currently work as a nurse but I am currently looking...
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Francita W.


Westbury, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! Welcome to my profile, my name is Fran. I have several years of experience providing care for children that are special needs. In addition to that I have countless experience in child care. I also have a background in healthcare as a CNA. I find joy in providing care to anyone in need and would love the opportunity to share...
Francita can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working and taking care of children since I was in my 20's. I used to be a live-in nanny for four girls in Montclair, NJ. I have experience taking care of children of all ages, including special needs babies & young children. Very fun, loving, and creative. I'm also an animal lover & great with pets of any kind. I...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
I work full-time M-F, but I have been a camp counselor for 3-6-year-olds for 3 years and I have experience with special needs children. I have a graduate degree and I love children. Trying to start my life and need extra cash.
Kristine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Emily P.


Manhasset, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Emily, a 20-year-old college student majoring in psychology and early childhood education. Growing up as the oldest of 5 kids and having a brother on the autism spectrum, I've developed a deep understanding and patience for caring for children, especially those with special needs. With years of experience babysitting...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Priyanka and I'm 24 years old. I'd love to chat more about this position as I believe we would be a great fit. I've had a lot of experience with all age ranges. Some of my previous experience includes the following: - Babysat 10+ amazing families through Care - Babysat children of all ages including special...
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Arsenia R.


Glen Cove, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Child Care And Caregiver

I have experience in child care and teacher assistant from working at a day care and special needs school in Sea Cliff, NY. I previously worked as a Care Aid at The Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho NY. Now I work part time as a Nurse Aid at Syosset Hospital. I love to work with children and the Elderly I'm very caring and...
Arsenia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Corinne V.


Hicksville, NY

$24/hr5 yrs exp

Looking Forward To Sharing Time With Your Family

I'm a CMA (certified medical assistant), Have been working in a healthcare/psychiatric clinic for special needs for 5 years (for adults and some pediatric). My daytime job does not offer enough hours during the week so I would like to supplement it on the weekends. I don't mind light cooking and a little bit of cleaning up. I...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Caitlin G.


Levittown, NY

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Caitlin, I am 22 and have 3 younger brothers who I have helped my single mom raise over the course of many years. My youngest sibling has Autism as well, so if needed I am experienced with special needs children. I have also watched my friends pets (2 dogs) while their families are on vacation. Additionally, I have...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Brittany B.


Huntington, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

27 Year Old Responsible, Loving Babysitter With Transportation

My name is Brittany and I am a 34-year-old female with much experience in babysitting children of all ages, as well as a caregiver to the elderly. I have also been a caregiver for children with special needs, including my younger sister. I have my own transportation, I'm very comfortable with multiple children, I absolutely...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Deborah L.


Roslyn, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20+ years experience working with individuals with disabilities. I'm happy to share more of and when we speak.
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Olivia C.


Port Washington, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for children from 18-months and up. I am comfortable with food prep, laundry, transportation, diapers/potty assistance, playtime/crafts, etc. I love kids and have a lot of experience with special needs.
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Patient & Experienced Sitter (30+yrs Of Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
I have worked in home and in a 1:1 ABA setting, working directly with children with autism. I have worked with typically developing children for the past 14 years and children on the spectrum for 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages and ensuring that anything that is important to the parents is implemented at home....
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Kristal C.


Levittown, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Caring Nanny

My name is Kristal and I absolutely love children. I have many years of experience babysitting and nannying. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. My first caregiver job was at a daycare with 2 care takers and 16 kids from new born to 12, including special needs. After this I was a private nanny for 2 twin boys from the age...
Kristal can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
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Taraanne R.


Hicksville, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Loving, Caring Special Needs Caregiver

Hello My name is Tara! I'm 35 years old. I have 10 years + of experience. I have experience with ages 6 weeks old-teenage years. I have experience with special needs as well. I currently work at Pre School as a Teaching Assistant. I'm looking to supplement my income. I can be flexible with days, and hours. I'm also a former...
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Shanisha M.


Hicksville, NY

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have had experience with Children with Autism and ADHD I also have experience with working with people with muscular dystrophy . I learned not only patience skill but time management skills . What I took from the experience is that every encounter you experience will always be different but how you interact with others should...

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