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Special needs caregivers in Sunnyside, NY

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Seher A.


Sunnyside, NY

$23-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Elderly care is an important topic that is becoming increasingly relevant as the population ages. It involves providing support and assistance to the elderly in order to ensure their well-being and quality of life. This can include physical care, emotional support, and social interaction. There are various ways in which elderly...
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Vasha A.


Sunnyside, NY

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Vasha, I am currently a junior at University, studying political science. As a camp counselor for children ages 4-6, I have learned how to become more patient while learning to be responsible in order to help these children grow. I assisted teachers with special-needs children, particularly in building routines with them...
Vasha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
I'm well experienced in taking care little kids and with special needs. Can cook, clean run errands.
Dolores can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

4.7

(8)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elisa sat for us while we worked from home. She played with our one-year old all day, adhered to his nap schedule, read him books, took him outside twice to get some fresh air, made his lunches and snacks and then left the house cleaner than it was when she...

Paula D.

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Erin A.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

4.0

(1)

Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.
Erin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her again."

Michelle V.

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Suprina B.


New York, NY

$50-55/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Child Is Exceptional!

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...
Suprina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suprina is the perfect Mary Poppins. As a new mom, I appreciated all the guidance she give me from all the years of her experience. Most importantly, she tailored her advice and support perfectly to suit our family's house culture. "

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy her amazing work. "

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Allison S.


Hoboken, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hey families - certified dual language kindergarten Hoboken teacher here, looking for some extra work. I am available for babysitting or private tutoring and also have experience working with special needs. Please feel free to contact : )
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted the job, Allison's application stood out. She was very quick to respond to text and/or care.com messages and had wonderful...

Ashtia C.

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Abby F.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"

Brian W.

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Ashley G.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun-Loving Babysitter

Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in...

Amy M.

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Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids absolutely LOVE her! We were so comfortable that we let...

Mike W.

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Mishka R.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED NYC DATE NIGHT/ LAST MINUTE SITTER

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Mishka. I am 35 years old and I am young woman with a nursing background, I am a natural caregiver who is extremely compassionate and nurturing. I am extremely active and playful, I also love crafts. I also believe in teaching and engaging a child's mind. I have over 12 years of experience with children...
Mishka can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Mishka spent three months with us while our regular nanny recovered from surgery. She was kind, patient, fun, professional, dependable and would hire her again in an instant. She made connections with our 1 year old and 8 year old in thoughtful, age-appropriate...

Abigail G.

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Amanda T.


Astoria, NY

$22-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Amanda! **Currently looking for SUMMER 2024** A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of...

Jess E.

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Beltha H.


Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...
Beltha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel is organized, punctual, respectful, kind, and highly engaged. She also communicates well about her schedule and...

Andrea F.

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Brocha M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

Sarah M.

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Liza M.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...

Loren W.

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Cassie D.


Woodside, NY

$17-22/hr • 13 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have a 2.5 year old and a 12 month old. From day one the toddler has always been excited when I say that Cassie is coming to care for them. Cassie has been helping us for a couple of months now and we couldn't be happier. "

Courtney S.

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Sarah W.


New York, NY

$35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning on having her take my 13 and 10 year old to Roosevelt Island. My 6 year old really wanted to go as well. She did...

Catherine B.

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Petra S.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving, Reliable, Energetic Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I adore children and my priority is insuring they develop good healthy habits and behaviors while having tones of fun. Some of my skills include being patient, open-minded, proactive and ability to communicate effectively in a comprehensive way. I have years of experience babysitting children different ages. My most recent...
Petra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Petra is warm, fun, and responsible. Our child loves spending time with her and we know he is in good hands."

Eyal N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunnyside, NY

Elisa M.

5.0

Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She also takes him to the park daily. My son is happy when she arrives!

- Victoria G.

Erin A.

4.0

We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her again.

- Michelle V.

Suprina B.

5.0

We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!

- Catherine W.

Shabnam A.

5.0

She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy her amazing work.

- Care member

Allison S.

5.0

We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted the job, Allison's application stood out. She was very quick to respond to text and/or care.com messages and had wonderful reviews which was one of the reasons...

- Ashtia C.

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