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Jean P.


Southold, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

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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/hr10 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 7+ years in their special education department where I work closely with students with special needs.
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

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/hr10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hendrik was a wonderful companion for my husband who is frail & has mobility issues. He was always respectful & empathetic to his needs. Most of all he inspired trust & it was always a pleasure to be with him. "

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
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Sherwyn H.


Sag Harbor, NY

$46-50/hr10 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/hr10 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria D.


Shelter Island Heights, NY

$50/hr10 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/hr10 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/hr5 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/hr1 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/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah M.


East Hampton, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Former International English Teacher - Special Needs Experience - Loves Kids!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My journey working with children began at 12, and since then, I've gained extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs such as autism. I have worked in clinical settings, as a live-in nanny, and as an English teacher in Vietnam for children as young as three, as well as high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She drove my two sons to and from school, watched them during weekdays, and helped out with my newborn. I can depend on her at last minutes notice and I knew she'd be there. You can tell that she loves working with children and is experienced doing so. Sad to say...

Amelia C.

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Laurie M.


Clinton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry about my children's safety while she is with them and I trust her judgement. Laurie is one of the better...

Jamie R.

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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/hr10 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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Laurie M.


Clinton, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...
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Danielle S.


Clinton, CT

$30-40/hr9 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/hr10 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/hr10 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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/hr10 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for themselves and others. They will be respected and listened to...

Kate V.

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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

Sarah M.

5.0

I had an opportunity to work with Ms Sarah for a year as her teaching assistant and I learned a lot from her. She has some strengths that include: Enthusiasm, love for children, and she is a hard-worker would be her top qualities. She is a funny teacher and has a lot of personality. Moreover, She...

- Anna T.

Laurie M.

5.0

Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry about my children's safety while she is with them and I trust her judgement. Laurie is one of the better caregivers you will find on this site....

- Jamie R.

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

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