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Ashley R.


Selden, NY

$17-20/hr • 3 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/hr • 3 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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Crystal W.


Selden, NY

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

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...
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Fayanne A.


Selden, NY

$20-25/hr • 6 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.
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Brianna K.


Selden, NY

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

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 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/hr • 2 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/hr • 2 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/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Patricia I.


Selden, NY

$17-22/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brianna K.


Selden, NY

$25/hr • 10 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Justine M.


Selden, NY

$17-22/hr • 7 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Allie R.


Coram, NY

$25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Allie was great!! I was headed on a trip and my husband was working from home. I needed someone dependable for after school hours for my 2 and 4 year old 3 days. Allie immediately put my mind at ease. She was punctual, followed up with me with a whatsapp call to...

Brianna A.

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$17-25/hr • 5 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 3 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: Visiting physician, hospice services, dementia
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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Summer A.


Patchogue, NY

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is summer, I am 25, and I am currently looking for full time work as a nanny. I have babysat for a few families over the years, some I was with full time. The ages of the children I watched range from 2-15. I have also watched children with special needs. Over the past few years I have been working full...
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
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Jackie M.


Holtsville, NY

$19-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love Working With All Kids!!!

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie was on-time, enthusiastic, and sweet with the baby. We felt very comfortable leaving our son with her, and would definitely use this service again. She was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door."

Tae F.

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Lily M.


Smithtown, NY

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, & Reliable Babysitter With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

For over the past 19 years, I have worked with children in daycare, as a nanny, and now a third grade special education teacher! :) In my experience, I have worked with children of all ages. I have my bachelors degree in Early Child Study and a masters in education. I am a fun, friendly, crafty, reliable and nurturing sitter...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We can not say enough wonderful things about Lily M. Lily came to work for us and our four children 6 years ago and has since become an amazing addition to our family. She has a great personality, a lot of energy and very kind heart. The kids love having her...

Natalie J.

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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.

- Care member

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