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Brenda M.


West New York, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful, Bilingual Nanny Is Available With Excellent References

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A compassionate and experienced nanny with committed expertise in childcare services seeks to leverage the knowledge of child behavior in maintaining a clean, safe, and captivating atmosphere for the mental and physical growth of children also I'm willing to help with light housekeeping. I'd describe my personality as loving,...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Brenda has been watching my toddler son since he was an infant. She is a warm and trustworthy babysitter, who has been a wonderful addition to our family. My son adores spending time with her. He especially loves it when she cooks. When they spend time...

Tina W.

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Maxine C.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"Maxine is a hard-working, dedicated, patient and compassionate caregiver. My child loves her and enjoys her time with Maxine."

Daliz P.

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Rachel S.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Easygoing And Caring Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a...

Jennifer M.

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Hannah C.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips . "

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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Your All-around Big Guy

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during his rehabilitation and cares to see him improving. We are very happy he is on our team and our brother responds...

Shpresa B.

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Brenda M.


Maspeth, NY

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Artistic, And Patient Nanny / Sitter.

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Katherine R.


Maspeth, NY

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, 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.

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Lisette C.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...
Lisette can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."

Jeannie N.

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Grace A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

3.7

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace has wonderful, positive energy. She is fun and easy to get along with. She works well with children of all ages and abilities. She is reliable and responsible!"

Amy B.

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Nabila N.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

I Have Experience With My Special Needs Son

I am a mom of an autistic boy. I understand what you feel as a parent. I can help you.
5.0
"Nabila is very nice,sweet,creative and friendly person.. happy and smiling all the time..talking to her will give you a positive energy... When it is come to kids she is very worm and lovely ..like a second mom I know her since my first baby born 7 years...

Karima E.

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Sarah M.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old female living in Brooklyn, NY looking for part time babysitting jobs! I am a 2022 college graduate from UMass Boston, I am the second oldest of four children and have over 10 years of experience caregiving kids of all ages from newborns to teenagers as well as 1 year working with...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"Sarah cared for my son for 3 days while I was on a business trip in the area. She was punctual and friendly. I was in a hotel, which is hard for child care, and Sarah rose to the occasion. The issue was pricing. We spoke 3 days before my trip and agreed to an...

Erika M.

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Jennifer F.


Middle Village, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

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, visiting physician, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

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Josep D.


Elmhurst, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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Rukminie P.


Flushing, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Melany G.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hola, familias. My name is Brenda, a passionate educator from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've worked with children since 2015 and currently teach at Wise Wonder NYC. I also spent two years as a nanny, gaining extensive experience with newborns, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I can assist with tummy time, sleep training, and...
Melany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We are really lucky to have hired Melany full-time to take care of our two toddler boys. Her ability to handle even the most challenging situations with a calm demeanor has been invaluable. When the kids are being fussy with food, she comes up with adorable food...

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Madeline C.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....
5.0
"Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the job excellently. She is flexible and adaptable. She worked with a variety of abilities and was able to modify...

Susan K.

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Amanda V.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

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.

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Medgine J.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...
Medgine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Medgine babysits our 2 boys, age 4 & 8. She picks them both up from school (2 different locations) and walks them home. She gets my older son to do his homework every night & always helps him with it- asking him questions to make sure he understands, answering his...

Kim P.

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Liza M.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...

Loren W.

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Maria P.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria is a sweet, loving, caring, responsible nanny. My daughter was always taken care of and I felt safe every time she was around. Maria has so many qualities that it is a blessing to have her as a nanny."

Gabriela G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rego Park, NY

Brenda M.

5.0

Brenda has been watching my toddler son since he was an infant. She is a warm and trustworthy babysitter, who has been a wonderful addition to our family. My son adores spending time with her. He especially loves it when she cooks. When they spend time together, Brenda texts photos to keep me in...

- Tina W.

Maxine C.

5.0

My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult, but Ms. C knows how to distract...

- Carla B.

Rachel S.

5.0

I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a longstanding history of working with...

- Jennifer M.

Hannah C.

5.0

Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips .

- Care member

Bellie T.

5.0

Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during his rehabilitation and cares to see him improving. We are very happy he is on our team and our brother responds very well with him. :)

- Shpresa B.

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