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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

College Educated Special Needs Childcare Provider

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Hi! My name is Amy. I have a BA from LIU in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I taught nursery school for over 15 yrs, toddlers-Pre-K. Since 2007, I have been employed with the Hicksville SD, as a Certified Special Education Assistant weekday mornings since 2007-Present For the last 12 years, I have worked with children...
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Laura G.


Plainview, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi I am a mom of 3 adults. I'm currently working in the Plainview school district as a special ed teacher aide/job coach/school store. I have 10+ years experience with all age groups. I am open to discuss the needs of you and your children. Please feel free to reach out and ask for references. Hope to hear from you.
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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Educated, Warm, Patient, Senior Companion Care Provider

Hi Everyone! My name is Amy, & I have been a resident of Syosset/Plainview for over 30 years This is where I raised my now grown sons, taught nursery school. tutored, taught special needs children, and provided senior companion care in my community. I have worked in the Hicksville SD weekday mornings since 2007, in the...
Amy can also help with: Dementia
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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Theresa. I have been a caregiver for children and senior adults for over 25 years. I work in the plainview school district as a special needs...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home care/childcare

Hello. I am currently a special needs aid in plain view school district and have 25 years experience working with the senior community as a cna home health aid and hairstylist. I have worked in multiple nursing facilities, assisted livings and home care. I enjoy both generations of children and seniors and look forward to...
Theresa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Maryann L.


Huntington, NY

$40/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

David R.

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Kelley G.


Huntington Station, NY

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...
5.0
"She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

Jamie S.

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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr • 8 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: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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...

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 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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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr • 14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Always sends pictures and re assuring videos daily ! The best care your dog can get ! "

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

Amy W.

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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


North Babylon, NY

$20/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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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Christine A.


Huntington Station, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise, including caring for our children when they are sick. Christine always takes it upon herself to entertain the children...

Amber Kay P.

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Margaret G.


Deer Park, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs and seniors. Throughout my career, I have provided compassionate care, support, and assistance tailored to their unique needs. My work has involved helping with daily activities, promoting independence, and creating a positive and nurturing environment to...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Peg is an outstanding caregiver who has helped my family out for years. She is so full of kindness and empathy, and also works her tail off and is always reliable and dependable. We are privileged to have worked with her and anyone would be lucky to do the same. "

Jessica M.

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Dawn is the best caretaker I ever had. She cared for my daughter since she was 5years old and she took care of her as if she was her own child. She is very dependable, trustworthy and nurturing. Believe me trust is a big thing for me when it comes to my child. I...

Susan D.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$17-25/hr • 9 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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 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: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Suzanne S.


Bellmore, NY

$35/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Suzie was great with our toddler and helped us feel at ease with this being the first time we've hired a non-family / family friend to watch our son. The two had lots of fun together and we will definitely hire her again. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plainview, NY

Maryann L.

5.0

Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being

- David R.

Kelley G.

5.0

She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley!

- Jamie S.

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

Crystal H.

5.0

Crystal was excellent - prompt, responsive and our children loved spending time with her. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Caroline K.

5.0

Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!

- Amy W.

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