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Special needs caregivers in South Richmond Hill, NY

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Naima R.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Special Needs Child/children

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I am currently a senior at Georgia State University studying psychology. I recently completed an internship at the Marcus Autism Center here in Atlanta in the Severe Behavior Unit (reference available upon request). I am looking to get my master's degree in child psychology or ABA therapy. I have also been a camp counselor for...
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Nathali Z.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$20-27/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate & Experienced Nanny For Special Needs Care

I'm Nathalie, I have a bachelor degree in Business Administration and I have one year of experience caring for a child with Down syndrome, and I truly enjoy helping children in their development. Providing support, patience, and care is my passion, and I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for every child I work...
Currently working towards my RBT certification. I have my a psychology of bachelor's degree. Can work 7-3 might be able to be flexible
I would love to be part of your team or family It gives me great pleasure. My job is my priority. I love to learn new things.
I have over 10 years of experience working with special need kids. I worked with kids that has asthma, ADHD, kabuki syndrome, Down syndrome, speech delayed.
I've worked with special needs for a very long time. I very much enjoy what I do and I always give 100% in everything is do. I'm very positive and I always try to give that back into the world
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Kimberly A.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$30/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Kimberly.

Hi, my name is Kimberly. I'm 34years old. I'm a mom with two beautiful kids. I've been a dental assistant for the past 7years. I have a great passion for working with kids of all age range. I also work very well with special need kids. I am energetic, caring and has lots patience. I have 10 years experience with child care and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kayla M.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Long-Term Nanny & Date-Night Sitter!!!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello:) My name is Kayla and I recently moved to NYC from Florida for some modeling opportunities. I have 6 years of experience with both Baby & PetSitting. I am currently looking for a long term nannying position for a family with 1-5 children. I am available M-W between 8am-8 p.m. I am looking for 18-40 hours a week. I am...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nathali Z.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$23-25/hr1 yrs exp

Warm And Caring Nanny

I have a deep passion for working with children and providing them with a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. I had the rewarding experience of caring for an 8-year-old child with special needs for about a year. This experience not only deepened my understanding of the importance of patience, empathy, and adaptability but...
Nathali can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

5.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Shareeda is a caring professional and who will go over and beyond the call of duty. Finding a trustworthy and reliable individual is tough in today's world. Anyone looking for such an individual, Shareeda is your person. You will be happy with your choice. :...

Donny M.

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again "

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Hannah F.


Brooklyn, NY

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Tutor With Special Needs Experi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."

Susan N.

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Myrah C.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Myrah I am currently a student at university at Buffalo, and I'll be home for winter break. Im available to baby sit for the whole month of January. I have experience from this summer baby sitting a 3-year-old, and I grew up taking care of my special needs brother. I love children and will be happy to help any way I can!
Myrah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Myrah worked with my 3 year old daughter & she was always kind, professional & respectful. My daughter loved her & still misses her. She followed directions on the schedule for the day."

Vania P.

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Katherine R.


Maspeth, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"

Trish M.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"

Adel G.

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Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...

Matthew P.

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Medgine J.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My family employed Medgine to assist with daytime childcare duties in our home. She is a responsible, dependable, and helpful worker and was a warm and friendly caregiver to our children (ages 2 and 5). She was communicative and flexible about needs and...

Josephine H.

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Alexis G.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months. We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well. Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was...

Mo O.

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

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Perla E.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
Perla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Perla is caring, responsible, clever and punctual. She is fabulous with my kids. She is patient, enthusiastic and deeply interested in their development. She has worked with us for over a year and we are super grateful!"

Tirza S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Richmond Hill, NY

Shareeda R.

5.0

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,

- Gloria R.

Shabnam A.

5.0

Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again

- Care member

Hannah F.

5.0

Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah.

- Susan N.

Myrah C.

5.0

Myrah worked with my 3 year old daughter & she was always kind, professional & respectful. My daughter loved her & still misses her. She followed directions on the schedule for the day.

- Vania P.

Katherine R.

5.0

Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!

- Trish M.

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