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Vanessa V.


Rego Park, NY

$24-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

The ADHD Care Taker

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Taking care of others is my calling in life. Before enrolling back to school to get my Psychology degree. As someone who has ADHD, I am able to have empathy and compassion for others who have disabilities. I have worked as a CNA for 5 years. My job description involved aiding patients with special needs, Alzheimer's/dementia,...
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Judit O.


Rego Park, NY

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am originally from Hungary and worked as a livin nanny when I came to the US. At the moment I am mom of 2 beautiful children. Have experience also with special needs children.
Judit can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Vanessa V.


Rego Park, NY

$24-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Taking care of others is my calling in life. Before enrolling back to school to get my Psychology degree. I have worked as a CNA for 5 years. My job description involved aiding patients with special needs, Alzheimer's/dementia, and patients to recover from traumas, including strokes, and head, arm, hip, and knee injuries, by...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Eka B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

5.0

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Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

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Hannah W.


Brooklyn, NY

$26-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Current Student And Part-time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Over the years, I have worked in several childcare positions, and I always ensure I lead with kindness and patience. Most recently, I was an assistant preschool teacher at a Montessori school, where I became certified in positive discipline. I've developed close relationships with the families I've worked for, and they...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books, playing on the floor with her, making faces to her and taking her out to a museum. "

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Brocha M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

Sarah M.

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Annisa F.


West New York, NJ

$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Interest With Special Needs Care Gig Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! I'm Annisa. I'm seeking a full time live-in nanny position (open to live-out as well) with a loving family in Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County, or Bergen County, NJ. With over 6 years of experience in childcare age 3mo-10 years old and special needs care, I'm eager to join a family who needs a...
Annisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very care and patient also punctual."

Hanna L.

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Maya S.


New York, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Tutor Available In NYC

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate student studying special education, with nannying experience and 2 years of classroom teaching. I am available for tutoring, and occasional babysitting this year. I do not have any more availability for consistent part-time or full-time work. Over the past 10 years, I have babysat for families with...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maya is a wonderful caregiver, everything we would hope for in someone watching our children. She has watched my two children, ages 1 and 4. She is attentive, creative while confident in setting gentle but firm boundaries. She is incredibly responsible, always on...

Caitlin E.

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Morgan S.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Transgender Male Nanny With Over 6 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Morgan, and I am a Williamsburg-based male nanny. I am an actor, and love to spend time outdoors with my dogs. I have over 6 years of childcare experience with children of various ages (over 4 years old). I have worked with children with special needs, as well as children who are LGBTQ or have families in...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is a phenomenal caregiver - fun, organized, responsible, creative and flexible. He gets children and is chill about the ups and downs of moods and is able to help things run smoothly. He is our regular sitter and we couldn't be happier."

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Lucero R.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...
Lucero can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lucero is a wonderful sitter. She is very dependable and committed to her job as a sitter. She is definitely some one you can rely on for last minute baby sitting. She is very responsible and communicates effectively with parents and children. I would certainly...

Amber L.

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Kateri B.


Brooklyn, NY

$28-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Kateri. I have 10 years of experience in a nanny/at home setting and in professional childcare. I have been a preschool teacher for 5 years, and have had over 200 hours of training in childhood development. I have a Childhood Development Associate and CPR/First Aid. I also am trained in Safe Sleep ( for infants). I am...
Kateri can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Kateri was a wonderful teacher to my daughter, and great babysitter in short notice!"

bianca M.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"

Adel G.

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Jessica C.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced childcare provider based near in Brooklyn, , and would attribute my passion for childcare to my close relationship with my younger siblings. I started babysitting for special-needs families at the age of 15, and have continued my career in childcare ever since. full time and part-time, with experience in...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was Jessica's martial arts instructor for nearly a decade. During that time she was a regular part of our Coaching Assistant staff. Jessica was great with working with students of all ages, but particularly shined when working with the younger students (ages...

Jose J.

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Yanique W.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...
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Melissa H.


New York, NY

$100-150/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I have been working with children (as young as 2 years) with Special Needs, and giving private lessons for over 20 years now. As a former teaching fellow, with certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, core knowledge in ABA principals, PT, and OT, having taught at the Quad Preparatory...
5.0
"Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son feel confident with his abilities and gain...

Barry K.

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Sarah Y.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 20 years old and I have grown up in four different countries, but have lived in the New York area for the majority of my life. I am fluent in English and proficient in Korean and Mandarin. I come from a family of three children. My parents taught me the value of education and strong moral values...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure."

Jennifer M.

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Jessica S.


Astoria, NY

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Montessori & REI Trained Nanny With Neverending Songs And Energy!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is an incredible sitter and we highly recommend her to all families. Her knowledge of Montessori and REI principles helps create a child-led, creative, play-based child care environment. She is excellent with helping the emotional development of the child...

Aili H.

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 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
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Oluwabukola O.

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Malika J.


Elmont, NY

$30-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving and patient nanny/Doula with four years of experience. I have extensive background and training in dealing with children, Special need (Autism and behavioral issues). As perviously a Child Protective Specialist. Supported with a bachelors degree in counseling. I focused on child care and health, supported by a...
Malika can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Malika is a very caring, supportive and conscientious caregiver. She has helped bring structure into the daily routine. She is reliable and will responsibly care for the kids. My family is happy with the help she was able to offer us. "

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rego Park, NY

Eka B.

5.0

She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her

- Eka B.

Hannah W.

5.0

Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books, playing on the floor with her, making faces to her and taking her out to a museum.

- Care member

Brocha M.

5.0

Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time.

- Sarah M.

Annisa F.

5.0

She is very care and patient also punctual.

- Hanna L.

Maya S.

5.0

Maya is a wonderful caregiver, everything we would hope for in someone watching our children. She has watched my two children, ages 1 and 4. She is attentive, creative while confident in setting gentle but firm boundaries. She is incredibly responsible, always on time, and a great communicator.

- Caitlin E.

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