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Katelyn D.


Maspeth, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Current Graduate Student, Obtaining My Master's Degree In OT. Compassionate & Dedicated Caretaker.

5.0

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I have been working with children of all ages since I was 13 years old. From babysitting part-time, to full time nanny of three children, I have grown to adore the duties of caring for children. I currently work for the Department of Education as a paraprofessional for special needs children. I am passionate in this career and...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return...

Amelia A.

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Marie L.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica T.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Mary Poppins

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Jess, a Brooklyn-based potty-training coach, and writer, who's looking for occasional/temporary childcare gigs as I work on a book and my business. I've been a caregiver since I was a kid myself, and have spent over two decades in childcare in some capacity; babysitting, tutoring, nannying, potty- and sleep-training,...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her! "

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Madeline G.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With 10 years of experience as a nanny, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from newborns to high schoolers. My nurturing approach and deep understanding of children's emotions have allowed me to create a supportive and enriching environment for each child under my care. From school pick-ups to...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Madeline is so great with my twin girls. She made sure they were comfortable at all times, always made sure homework was done. Madeline is very punctual with making sure my girls stuck to their schedules. She also arranged play dates for my girls, took them to...

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Renee O.


Rosedale, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Owned her own family daycare for several years. Lovely and engaging lady!"

Rebecca S.

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Amanda T.


Astoria, NY

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Amanda! **Currently looking for SUMMER 2024** A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of...

Jess E.

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a...

Tania S.

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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$50/hr9 yrs exp

Certified General/Special Education Teacher Seeking Part-time Employment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. I am also working as an Assistant Coach for the Youth Wheelchair division of New York...
5.0
"I was very cautious of who I would hire to watch my 11 year old son who has autism. I felt it had to be someone very patient and had knowledge of the disorder. I have to say that it had to be God who put this young lady in our path. I simply cannot say enough...

Marisol A.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
5.0
"Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She is reliable, responsible and caring."

Victoria G.

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Damaris R.


Hempstead, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2, with experience of over 20 years. I have worked with infants in Daycare and school- age children in a classroom and privately. I have worked with special needs children in a classroom setting in addition to residential. My attitude is a positive one, I am flexible and dependable. I love singing and dancing and...
Damaris can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Damaris for a nanny/caretaker position. Damaris worked with our family for two and a half years, providing exceptional care for our two children, a 5-month-old baby boy and a 3-year-old girl, at the start of her...

Jennifer H.

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Megan D.


Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
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Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Adriana is very sweet and attentive. Quickly connected with my son. Very organized for zoom home school assistance. Highly recommend."

Sebastian C.

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Sam T.


Astoria, NY

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sam, a 27-year-old teacher with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. Before becoming a teacher, I was a full-time nanny, and I worked I families of up to three children between the ages of 11 months-12 years. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director...
Sam can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little...

Lynette M.

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Angelica L.


Middle Village, NY

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
5.0
"Angie acted as a companion and community rehabilitation worker for my adult daughter that lives with autism. She was kind, honest, and in the end became a good friend of my daughter. I recommend her highly."

Barry H.

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Cassie D.


Woodside, NY

$17-22/hr13 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions,...

Lauren E.

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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nadia worked with us from about November 2019 and we'll be sadly saying good bye to her in August 2020. The reason we are parting ways is only because we are moving out of state - otherwise we would love for our daughter to continue to be taken care of by Nadia....

Cydney T.

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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saint Albans, NY

Katelyn D.

5.0

Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return home.

- Amelia A.

Jessica T.

4.0

Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her!

- Care member

Madeline G.

5.0

Madeline is so great with my twin girls. She made sure they were comfortable at all times, always made sure homework was done. Madeline is very punctual with making sure my girls stuck to their schedules. She also arranged play dates for my girls, took them to after school activities, always cooked...

- Care member

Renee O.

5.0

Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much

- Care member

Amanda T.

5.0

I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of them . She made sure all their needs...

- Jess E.

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