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Special needs caregivers in Seaford, NY

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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been helping and caring for others my entire life. From babysitting to Nannying. As I got older I worked .Most recently I have worked at a group home for Adults with Severe Disabilities. This means that I have experience acting as a Companion; or Peer Counselor, to an adult client and special needs. I have the experience,...
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Danielle D.


Seaford, NY

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Danielle, I am studying nursing at Molloy College and am a NYS EMS and have experience with children, adults and elderly of all different ages. I attend the hospital setting one time a week for 12 hours working with patients with all different disorders/ diseases. I am also a NYS medic and travel across Long...
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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Jeanine: Tutor/Childcare Worker For Students With Special Needs

My name is Jeanine and I would like to give a brief introduction to myself as well as my qualifications. In 2007 I was accepted to the NYC Teaching Fellows where I earned a graduate degree in Education as well as Special Education. After my time teaching in Brooklyn, I worked as a substitute teacher on Long Island. Then after...
Jeanine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katelyn K.


Seaford, NY

$15-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I am Katelyn and I am from Long Island, New York. I am 21 years old and a junior at Towson University. I am studying social sciences with a concentration in education to become a middle or high school teacher. For the past three summers, I have worked at a special education preschool as an aide. Along with my time as...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Betty R.


Seaford, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I am a reliable, sweet, educated and very patient person/ teacher looking to care for your child. I have had many years of experience taking care of children both with and without special needs. I am very friendly and good natured.
Betty can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Lemar G.


Seaford, NY

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am currently a Direct support professional I enjoy helping people to cope with their daily activities. I work with most special needs patients. I am patient , compassionate , dependable and trustworthy . I have been doing this job for over 2 years and would love for the opportunity to take care of your family member.
Lemar can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was...

Jennifer L.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria has been a wonderful addition to our family over the past few months. She is extremely reliable and responsible. She does a great job caring for the kids, getting them ready for school on time, helping me with housework and taking care of the children when...

Tara B.

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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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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$10-15/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Chloe W.


Freeport, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"

Sarah P.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Laura E.


North Babylon, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

Sally W.

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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is very friendly and nice. And kids loved her too. We will definitely be with her next time."

Jinkyu H.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...

Kristina F.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$16-21/hr7 yrs exp

Sarah C.

I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
5.0
"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"

Nancy S.

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...

Carrie L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seaford, NY

Dawn P.

5.0

Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...

- Jennifer L.

Rosaria C.

5.0

Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.

- Katelyn K.

Nathalie J.

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 great job keeping our baby...

- Tania S.

Chloe W.

5.0

Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!

- Sarah P.

Alexandra O.

5.0

I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!

- Melissa G.

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