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Jean P.


Southold, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have plus 20 years as a care giver. I have just finished a course for certification as a CNA. I have worked with children, adults and seniors.
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Lisa H.


Cutchogue, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible And Loving Mother Of Three Adult Children.

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been employed by the mattituck/cutchogue public school for the past 6+ years in their special education department where I work closely with students with special needs.
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our family was visiting the North Fork from California, and Lisa babysat so we could have a night out while our kids were in bed. She arrived after bedtime, but I would have felt extremely comfortable with her watching them while they were awake too. Lisa is an...

Adam A.

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Hendrik J.


Mattituck, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Professional Big Ole Teddy Bear.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Hendrik. I'm 29 and south African. I love swimming and the outdoors but I'm also a big geek and love books and gaming. I have been working in the care industry almost 10 years and have had such an amazing experience from taking care of infants to being a companion for seniors... I have done it all from assisting...
Hendrik can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I would recommend him to anyone. Took great care of my mother in law and was a great team player with all the aids."

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Viviane C.


Sag Harbor, NY

$20-26/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Viviane, I am 47 years old and have been working as a elderly caregiver throughout my college years in my home country of Switzerland. I moved to the US 24 years ago. I have worked for a family in East Hampton taking care of their elderly parents. I am looking for night shift work as my kids have gotten older....
Viviane can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Sherwyn H.


Sag Harbor, NY

$46-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Handy And Willing To Help

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Respiratory Care. I have Home care experience and sub acute care experience as well as acute care experience. I love Being a Nurse and I am passionate about what I do.
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maria D.


Shelter Island Heights, NY

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hi! My name is Mia and I am a special education teacher who absolutely loves working with children with diverse needs. I have 10 years of experiences working with children with a range of abilities and needs. I have worked in a variety of schools and settings, from private schools to special programs to in-home therapy. Many of...
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Jen K.


Mattituck, NY

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Children Are A Blessing

Hello there. I have been caring for children most of my life. I spent many years as a preschool teacher, first with toddlers, then with 3-year-olds. I've been working for the past few years with children with special needs. They make life beautiful .
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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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Lisa S.


Shelter Island, NY

$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Reliable, Educated And Energetic Helper!

I have experiences with CPSE, EI, ABA, companion care, childcare and pet care. I am mature, energetic and creative. I am a person that you can trust and rely on for multiple tasks.
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Viviane C.


Sag Harbor, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom Of Six Kids

Hello, my name is Viviane and I am looking to take care of children. My youngest is 10 and the oldest is already 23 years old. I'm reliable, somewhat flexible regarding time as my older girls are able to look after the younger ones. I have plenty of experience with children. My son who's 13 is on the autism spectrum, so I'm...
Viviane can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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...
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Kathryn N.


Old Saybrook, CT

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified

Hello, Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
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Danielle S.


Clinton, CT

$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

Expert Support And Engagement!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...
4.0
"Danielle puts her heart in the families she is working with. She also has experience with sign language. Danielle acted as a RBT when working with a special needs child conducting programs to shape appropriate behaviors."

Tyana V.

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Gina G.


Riverhead, NY

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a mother of two boys and I absolutely love being a caregiver. I have been taking care of people of all ages for many years now. I specialize in private home care. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and reliable. I can provide excellent references upon request. Please feel free to give me a call, I would love to meet...
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Linda G.


Calverton, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher/ Experienced Child Care Provider Available For P/t Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mature, responsible and caring Preschool Educator/ child care provider. Also a mother of two grown daughters. I hold an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, and am a Certified Day Care provider. My experience ranges from p/t babysitter to F/T nanny. I have cared for children from infants through teens,...
Linda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in...

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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Katie for an urgent job to transport my special needs kiddo and to take care of our cats while I was away. She was just awesome! Handled my kiddo perfectly. Was entirely reliable and in communication. Was flexible as the details and schedule changed...

Lecia P.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southold, NY

Lisa H.

5.0

Our family was visiting the North Fork from California, and Lisa babysat so we could have a night out while our kids were in bed. She arrived after bedtime, but I would have felt extremely comfortable with her watching them while they were awake too. Lisa is an excellent communicator, She's someone...

- Adam A.

Hendrik J.

5.0

I would recommend him to anyone. Took great care of my mother in law and was a great team player with all the aids.

- Care member

Danielle S.

5.0

Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also picked me up unasked. My Westie may have been mad at me for staying away so long, but for the first 10 minutes on my return, she followed Danielle...

- Care member

Linda G.

5.0

I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in my daughter's formative years....

- Care member

Katie L.

5.0

I had the privilege of teaching preschool with Katie at Alphabet Academy. She is kind, creative and passionate about working with children. She always goes above and beyond to support every child in their intellectual curiosity and social emotional growth. Katie is beloved by all of the children...

- Starry K.

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