Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Ridgewood, NY

Dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional with 7 years of experience providing high-quality care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Proven ability to foster positive relationships, promote independence, and enhance quality of life through tailored support strategies. Skilled in effective communication,... show more

I have 4 years of teaching students with special needs. I am a full time special education teacher. I have worked with students on the autism spectrum aged 5-11.

I have worked with people with differing needs for over 10 years in schools, homes, and community centers.

Tengo un poco de experiencia en esos caso pero el problema es que no hablo el inglés sólo español.

I have spent time as an Assistant Creative Arts Therapist at Heartsong where I worked with a youth special needs population in an educational and therapeutic setting. In this environment I built trust with group members while familiarizing myself with a holistic approach to personal growth and self empowerment. I succeeded in... show more

I am currently a preschool teacher, but will soon be going to graduate school for special education. I started volunteering in the special education classrooms in my high school. I fell in love with it! I volunteered at Misericordia, a special needs residential home, interned at several special needs schools, and worked at a... show more

I have been working with babies and children of all ages for the past 16 years, many of whom have had special needs. From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a preschool teacher, then moved to nannying. I have done several nanny shares, working with up to 3 children at a time. Most of the children have been ages 6 months-5 years. I have... show more

As the oldest child in my family, I've been helping to take care of children for as long as I can remember. However, I've been working with children professionally since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper, watching a 7-year-old and his 3-year-old brother, while their mother worked from home. Over the years I... show more

Hi there! I am a 21-year-old compassionate and dedicated care giver. I had begun my sitting experience taking care of my younger special needs step-brother at a young age. Throughout high school I sat for elementary and middle-school aged children and worked as a day care assistant for little ones while attending college. I am... show more

Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a... show more

I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in childcare and special needs support. My experience as a nanny has refined my nurturing skills, while my roles as an Eating Disorder Technician and Behavioral Technician have equipped me to provide emotional support and develop individualized care plans for children with... show more

I'd describe my personality as patient/caring/respectful I like working with kids because they deserve genuine love and care I started working with kids when I was very young. Helped my mother care/raise my younger siblings. Worked as a swimming teacher for 15 years. Worked/taught children with special needs/baby and me and... show more

Hi my name is Lyann M. I am an early intervention speech pathologist. I graduated with my Master's degree in 2020, and currently work with children 0-3 years old throughout the day. In addition to my employment, I have been babysitting since 2010 and have had experience on other babysitting sites. I am completely comfortable... show more

For the past three years, I have been babysitting around my neighborhoods. I do have a younger brother and sister, ages 11 and 15. I am very connected with my siblings that allows me to bond with them and create a strong relationship with them. When I babysit children I believe its important to develop and interact with them. I... show more

Currently, I am completing my degree in Elementary and Special Education. I am also a mother of a wonderful teenage boy, and nothing is more valuable when caring for a child than safety. Safety is the most important factor at my work. Besides safety, I also value integrity, compassion, and punctuality. Most importantly, I am... show more

I just moved into the area, a week ago, leaving my job where I provided care as a nanny for a family of three (One of which was on the autism spectrum). I provided after school care, as well as, performed light house duties around the home. I have worked with children for about 6 1/2 years, in a variety of settings. Before... show more

I've been working with disabled students for three years as a social skills instructor- meaning I teach and reinforce appropriate social behaviors, such as sitting in chairs while we do fun activities, encouraging communication in words or appropriate alternatives, and preventing self harming behaviors.

I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and... show more

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and... show more

Responsible for daily care of adults including dressing, and feeding. Charted daily progress and special need.