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Danielle F.


Riverhead, NY

$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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I have 4 years of experience of caring for elders in their home & nursing home setting. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Laundry, & housekeeping. I have my license & car. I have my CNA, I'm CPR & first aid certified. I have also worked with special needs.
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Angela B.


Mattituck, NY

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For All Caregiving

I'm Angela, I am a mom of two and a certified home health aide. I have extensive experience with children and special needs children. my experience range in all ages and I am committed to providing the best and most professional job performance. I'm very patient, loyal and caring. I look forward to hearing from u and getting to...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Anita Q.


Niantic, CT

$17-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

I work with young children and I also have experience with special needs kids and I work with seniors as well.
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Reese S.


Southampton, NY

$22-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In Southampton

Experienced and reliable Nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children and their families. Having grown up in a large, tight-knit family I spent most of my childhood and adolescence taking care of my younger cousins and sibling. Throughout highschool and my first year of college I nannied for several families and...
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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship & more
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Alison C.


Mattituck, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Caregiver Who Truly Cares.

I am a upbeat, loving person. I believe in homecare as the home is a comforting place to be for the elderly, especially if they're ill. I have always been great with people, no matter how old. I have a solid background in the medical field in the hospital and in the homecare setting. whenever I take on a homecare case, I become...
I have worked as a pca and hha for several years. I love to cook and I do not mind straightening up or doing laundry. I can also help with daily routines and goals you may have. I am comfortable around pets as well.
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Angela B.


Mattituck, NY

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Willing To Come To You Special Needs Children!!

I am a certified home health aide, and a a mother of two older kids with special needs. Autism and ADD/adhd experienced along with severe anxiety . I'm great with animals, and looking to care for others. 22 years experience..
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Karen R.


Southampton, NY

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a 53-year-old married mother of three. I have taken care of special needs children and adults for 20+ years. I also took care of my handicap sister and my mother with dementia before having to place them in a nursing home. I am available weekdays
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia
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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
Cherie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care For Children That Have Disabilities/Special Needs

I spent most of my high school experience working with students who have special needs! I participated in Unified sports and volunteered with Westbrook's Buddy Baseball team! I was partnered to work with a young student who struggled with developing social skills and who struggled with ADHD during my last year of high school and...
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Alyssa K.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr

Paraprofessional

I've been working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for the past year and have grown to love working with children with special needs. I've learned how complex yet intelligent they are and have made amazing progress with them throughout the year. I work on self help skills (potty training, bathing, hair brushing...
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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karen R.


Southampton, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a 53-year-old mother of 3. I worked with special needs children for 20 plus years before having my own children. Since then I've been watching children in my home , including some with autism.
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver

For over 20 years I have worked with individuals with various special needs and challenges so my experience is quite diverse. I am so passionate about what I do I am a guardian for a gentleman with developmental disabilities. During my profession I have worked with individuals with autism, behavioral issues, developmental...
I am mom of a special needs child ( Downs Syndrome) so I have firsthand experience with special needs requirements and how to go about helping and caring for them on a daily basis. I do not have a car but I have no problem getting to work. I am reliable and a fast learner as well. I hope to be given the chance to help take care...
Hello! I'm Hayley, an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in caring for children. Having grown up with a brother on the autism spectrum, I've developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by children with autism. My approach is individualized, patient, and nurturing. I...
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Silvia M.


Southampton, NY

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Loving, Patient

Hello! My name is Silvia and I live in The Hamptons. My house is in Southampton but I can drive to other areas (Water Mill, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Hampton Bays, Riverhead etc.) I have a full time job (Monday - Friday 8-5pm) taking care of a beautiful sweet 2 years old baby boy and a 4 months old baby girl but I'm open to do...
Silvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
Alivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Vicki P.


Niantic, CT

$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mother Of 6, Grandmother Of 17

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
Vicki can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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