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Special needs caregivers in Ridge, NY
Thomas D.
Ridge, NY
$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm a loving caring person who loves to help others. It started in high school when I took BOCES for my CNA. I worked as an HHA for a year, then came to the mental health field working the medical failage. I gained much experience within my employment with FREE. Transfers, feeding tube, stoma care and carther care just to name a...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Samm. I am a Special Education teacher. My availability is based on a teachers schedule, so I am available summers, weekends, and days off from school. I am looking for a Mary Poppins-type position. There is potential for this to continue during the school year but it would have to be after school, on weekends, and...
Linda G.
Calverton, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher/ Experienced Child Care Provider Available For P/t Position
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mature, responsible and caring Preschool Educator/ child care provider. Also a mother of two grown daughters. I hold an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, and am a Certified Day Care provider. My experience ranges from p/t babysitter to F/T nanny. I have cared for children from infants through teens,...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in...
Care member
Tyler J.
Manorville, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
For almost a year now I have worked with someone who has a developmental disability and some physical disabilities. I have also babysat since I was 12. Additionally, I was a caretaker for someone with dementia for a short period of time as well.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Suzanne, I am 53 yrs old, I have worked in a Nursing home for 15 yrs and I also have worked for Special Needs Adults and Children.
5.0
"Suzie has been an excellent caretaker to my son and daughter and she has become a member of our family! She always goes above and beyond and will treat your child like they are one of her own! She is reliable, punctual, experienced as well as patient, loving and...
Gina T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.
Jennifer can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her. "
Emil R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...
Felicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Felicia's was wonderful with my girls. I'd hire her again if her new schedule didn't conflict with the times I need her. "
Cynthia H.
5.0
(2)
I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
Chynel can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She's a very good hard worker very dependable always on time"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and loyal Companion/Caregiver. I know first hand the importance of maintaining peace of mind knowing that someone caring and compassionate is taking care of a loved one. Over 20 years personal and professional experience. Caring for my own family members, including dementia, hospice, and end of life care. Over 20 years...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Cared for my great aunt for several years. Took care of errands, laundry, and meals. Watched TV with her as well as played cards and assisted with her walking periodically as she was wheelchair bound (which I have to say lit up my aunts eyes like you wouldn't...
Adam S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi... I'm Allie and I have over 10 years of quality childcare experience! I currently work part time as a preschool teaching assistant for children with special needs, and before that I was a full time nanny for 4 years in NYC. I hold a bachelor's degree in child psychology! In addition, I am the mother of one soon to be...
Allie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We love being able to work with Allie and her child whenever they are available! We've hired her 3-4 times at this point and hope to continue working with her regularly. Her communication with us is great, and her care for our infant child is outstanding. When we...
Tasha V.
Felicia C.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
Christine K.
Shirley, NY
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Christine and thank you for looking at my profile. I am currently looking for a part time babysitting or nanny job. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child Study as well as a Master's Degree in Early Childhood. I also have experience working with children who are autistic and have special needs. I have a very...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Emily C.
Miller Place, NY
$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Emily! I am a recent college graduate looking for part time work to help with my student loans. I'm a fun and outgoing babysitter! I also have experience with special needs care having worked at DDI for over a year! I am able to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello
I am Cynthia. I am 25 years old almost 26 and a mommy of 2 amazing babies. I have a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old who I prefer to take with me if possible. I have been babysitting for 10 years and I have experience with multiples as I have babysat for twins/triplets. I also have experience with special needs kids because my...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First let me introduce myself. My name is Kathy. I have several years of experience caring for seniors with and without special needs.
I would appreciate if you could disregard the review posted. This situation was a very isolated, extraordinary incident and this review was unnecessarily, inappropriately aggressive. I can...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced child care provider and member of child care council. I have cared for, educated, and nurtured children ranging from 6 months to 13 years.
I provided a loving stable, safe environment where the children were treated as family, and trusted respectful relationships were developed with parents.
I have experience...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I started babysitting at the age of 14 up until the age of 18. Aside from babysitting, my first real job in child care was at a children's play facility where I worked birthday parties and watched for the safety of the children while in the facility. Last summer I started at Just Kids Special Needs Preschool as a Teachers...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I am the mom of 4 children (most older and out of the house) & have only my 6-year-old daughter left. I am well experienced in infant (preemie) to adult/ child/senior special needs care. I am First Aid & CPR certified, have a clean drivers license, reliable SUV and clean background check. I have a bachelor's degree and am...
Hi, my name is Crystal. I have been working in the special needs field for over 10 years. Please message me if you would like to set up an interview. Thank you!
Ciara L.
Medford, NY
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am 22 yers old and a dedicated hard worker. I am PCA certified. I am AMAP, SCIP, and CPR/ first aid certified. I worked for 2 non profit agencies assisting individuals with special needs including MH, PD, as well behavioral. I worked as a DSP for 2 years at ADD and 2 years at IGHL as a DHS/DCC. I Love helping others make the...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridge, NY
Linda G.
5.0
I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in my daughter's formative years....
- Care member
Suzanne J.
5.0
Suzie has been an excellent caretaker to my son and daughter and she has become a member of our family! She always goes above and beyond and will treat your child like they are one of her own! She is reliable, punctual, experienced as well as patient, loving and kind. If you hire Suzie your children...
- Gina T.
Jennifer C.
5.0
Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her.
- Emil R.
Felicia C.
5.0
I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very much. We would highly recommend her!
- Liz B.
Chynel W.
5.0
I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me
- Care member
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