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Naima R.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$10-15/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...
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

5.0

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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:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

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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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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

$15-30/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same...

Oneisha S.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Deserie has been with my family for the past 6 months, she started caring for my daughter when she was 7 weeks old. Deserie has been great from the start, she connected well with my daughter and myself and has helped me being a first time mom. Deserie is always...

Adiasha T.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis worked for us for 3 years and sadly moved to NY. She is amazing with my girls and very responsible, I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She has become part of our family and was a tremendous help at all time. We miss her terribly."

Seda H.

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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We...

Ethan L.

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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter!...

Melissa L.

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Ashley K.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Private Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities....

Benjamin W.

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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
5.0
"Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring...

Laura C.

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$10-15/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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches,...

Crystal 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.

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.

Ishawrah J.

5.0

I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...

- Oneisha S.

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