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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr10 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

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi I am a mom of 3 adults. I'm currently working in the Plainview school district as a teacher aide/job coach/school store. I have 10+ years experience with all age groups. I am looking for something after school which follows the school calendar. If you feel I would be a good fit. I would love to meet your family to see if we...
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Danielle P.


Plainview, NY

$23-30/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support

Hello! My name is Danielle. I am 25 years old and have a passion for helping individuals with special needs. I have been a Direct Support professional for 2 agencies through the past 2 years working in a group home setting. I have experience with challenging behaviors and also experience in community habilitation as well. I have...
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Alona S.


Plainview, NY

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Sophomore At The University Of Buffalo Seeking A Babysitting Job And Love Children

I have experience with special needs children, type 1 diabetic children, children ages 6 months- 13 years old. I have worked at a children's retail store and love little kids I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and confident I like working with kids because I like to watch children grow up and enjoy seeing...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Danielle. I've been working with children for quite a few years now and it is my passion. I've traveled to Africa to volunteer teaching children as well as worked with multiple organizations involving child care and working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ages 2 months - 11 years old so I...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello my name is 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 aid and also have my cna certificate and work periodically taking care if senior adults. I have an associate degree in business and also free lance as a licensed...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Danielle P.


Plainview, NY

$20-35/hr

Caregiver/Companion

Hello! My name is Danielle and I'm 25 years old. I currently reside in Plainview, Long Island. My passion has always been to care for others. In the previous few years I have been working in group homes for adults with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I have a CPR certification as well as experience with...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care
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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$20/hr10 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, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-30/hr10 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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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

5.0

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"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: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the level of care Nakeisha provided for my wife. Her professionalism, hard work and caring attitude is unmatched. Nakeisha is as real as they come. She has kindness in her heart that guides her daily....

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Kelley G.


Huntington Station, NY

$15-25/hr5 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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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$10-20/hr4 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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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$15-20/hr5 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, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 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
"Crystal is a great help! She also very understanding and knowledgeable of children with special needs. "

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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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
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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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Dawn has cared for me since I was an infant to about 5 or 6 full time and then on and off for years. I am now 22 yrs old and she is STILL a big part of my life. we have grown very close over the years she is like an aunt to me. She helped shape me into the person I...

Jessica D.

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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$21-25/hr10 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 (general Ed.) my present job will be ending august 30th. So I am available starting September 3rd in the afternoons. I have references if...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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/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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plainview, NY

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

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.

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.

Crystal H.

5.0

Crystal is kind and compassionate, she's a very helpful assistant with a lot of love and patience. Although we've only had our second class, my child really likes her and enjoys being with her.

- Lin C.

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.

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