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Ashley R.


Selden, NY

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

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I have been caring for children and adults with conditions for the past three years and I have been doing so with all the compassion and care that I possibly can give. There are many different conditions that I have been exposed to which I take as an advantage because it exposes me to different situations and ways to handle...
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Kristine W.


Selden, NY

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available for Childcare

Hi. I am a NYS certified special education teacher. I am also a graduate student. I have had lots of experience working with people with special needs. I have worked in schools as a substitute teacher, student teacher, and teaching assistant in both inclusion classes and resource room settings. I also worked as a community...
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Fayanne A.


Selden, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Teaching Assistant Looking To Spend More Tome Working With Kids

I am a teaching assistant for a local district. I work with children who have academic, behavioral and medical needs. My passion is working with children and adolescents. I treat all children with care, dignity and respect.
Highly motivated, passionate child care professional dedicated to serving developmentally delayed and other special needs children. Seeking an opportunity to work in an encouraging and positive environment long term. Competent in working with multiple children, autistic children and physically challenged children. Organized and...
I currently work for UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) in Hauppaug. June 30 2014- present. I have work on day treatment side assisting with feeding and toileting for the first 4 years the last year I moved to day rehabilitation side also assisting with feeding and toileting. In 2019 I transferred and I am currently working as the...
I work as a special education TA in pat med school district I have experience working with special needs for 2 years I worked in Boces for 1. 5 years
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Nicole G.


Selden, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Companionship And Quality Care

Hi! My name is Nicole. I have a degree in social work and I worked in the field for 11 years. Compassion, empathy and positivity is what I will bring to you and your loved ones every time I come to work. I feel it is most important to provide care that makes the individual feel empowered, heard and respected. If you feel I might...
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Hope V.


Selden, NY

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked as self direction staff through the agency halo network inc. but am open to working for a new agency.
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Cynthia D.


Selden, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Great With Kiddos

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Patricia I.


Selden, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Patty and I'm a mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur that is passionate about helping others. As the mother of an adult child with special needs, I bring years of hands-on experience caring for children with and without physical impairments, and my previous work as a home care aide for an individual with...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brianna K.


Selden, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

The Babysitter Kids Always Love !

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, I am a 29-year-old mother blessed with three amazing children. My professional journey began as a nanny immediately after completing high school. Throughout the years, I have cultivated strong connections with the children I have looked after, witnessing their transformation into young adults. I take immense pride in...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Justine M.


Selden, NY

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Justine, I have been around kids practically my whole life. I started at the age of 12. I used to watch my four cousins (one who has autism) and I helped raise my nieces and nephews since they were newborns. I am great with kids of all ages. I also just had a baby in November and love to always be doing something and...
Justine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jessica G.


Selden, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Family Care Provider

Hello :) I'm Jessie an experienced babysitter and loving mother of a 2-year-old boy. I'm currently studying in the field of dentistry and looking to find temporary or long term work providing families the care they need. I'm experienced and comfortable providing developmentally appropriate opportunities for play and learning for...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Fathima D.


Selden, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have more than 5 years of experience working with children I can help with some homework also have experience working with special need children. I am a special education teacher assistant.
Fathima can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Allie R.


Coram, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Professional And Outgoing Nanny!

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
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.

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...
Annmarie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of...

Sophia T.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
5.0
"David is caring, helpful and funny. He treats the patient with respect and understanding. He is the first caretaker we hired and I believe we got very lucky and hope future caretakers are as great as he is."

Elena C.

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Jennifer C.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

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: Dementia, visiting physician, 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.

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Jackie M.


Holtsville, NY

$19-26/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Working With All Kids!!!

4.3

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for over 10 years and have 3 of my own! I have experience with newborns, toddlers, kids and teens. I have worked with special needs, multiples and twins and have many references. I am patient, reliable, caring and kind. I absolutely love any and all babies and kids! I am flexible and willing to work...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie has babysat my kids for years for date nights! We love her, she is super fun and energetic, and always coming up with fun activities/games."

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Selden, NY

Allie R.

5.0

Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our toddler so Allie is able to focus on our baby. I cannot recommend Allie enough.

- Steven B.

Annmarie C.

5.0

I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of emergency occasions, Annemarie was there...

- Sophia T.

David L.

5.0

We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot; they were going to the gym together, cooking together, etc. Dave is mature, affable, friendly, easy-going, capable and responsible. Would be...

- Maureen R.

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.

Jackie M.

5.0

Jackie has babysat my kids for years for date nights! We love her, she is super fun and energetic, and always coming up with fun activities/games.

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