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Special needs caregivers in Sunnyside, NY

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Seher A.


Sunnyside, NY

$23-26/hr4 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

$15-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Vasha, I am currently a sophomore 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...
Vasha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Seher A.


Sunnyside, NY

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a deep-rooted love for fostering the growth and development of young minds, and my passion led me to become a childcare provider. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for up to six children at a time, ranging from newborns to preteens. As a certified registered nurse, I possess...
Seher can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah R.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

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I have 3 years of experience with gerontology. I have also worked in several nursing homes as an HHA and a CNA. I also work with special needs kids.
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

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

4.0
"Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again."

Khalifa S.

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Suprina B.


New York, NY

$40/hr10 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: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

Catherine W.

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Claire S.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Creative And Caring

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently looking for part-time work in the mornings, evenings, and weekends. (Morning work preferably in Bushwick, Bedstuy, or Ridgewood) Hi there! I am a former preschool teacher with 7 years of childcare experience under my belt. Before moving into early childhood education I babysat and nannied for various NYC...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Claire was my regular babysitter two summers in a row! She is dependable and so generous with her time. My daughters absolutely adored her, and they loved when she picked them up from school. Claire would play a variety of games with them, showed them gymnastics...

Caddie L.

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Ingrid C.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi, my name is Ingrid. I am a mother of two, grandmother of one and have 22 years experience working with children with special needs through the New York City Department of Education. I take pride in the work I do daily with my students and in further developing their skills. I am responsible, caring and fun. Please reach out...
Ingrid can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time, kind and communicative. I highly recommend her!"

Jenny L.

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$22/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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shabnam was consistent, reliable and very nurturing and caring with our daughter. She was patient, respectful and a very kind."

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Allison S.


Hoboken, NJ

$25-35/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Ashley G.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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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Amanda T.


Astoria, NY

$22-33/hr10 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$22/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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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, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, 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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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Mishka R.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED NYC DATE NIGHT/ LAST MINUTE SITTER

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Mishka. I am 32 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 6 years of experience with children and...
Mishka can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Mishka spent two weeks with us whilst we were on holiday from Australia, she spent every evening with our two daughters (4 & 2 years old). She had dinner with them and put them down to sleep, and very quickly built a special bond with them. She was kind,...

Renata P.

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Brocha M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr8 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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Cassie D.


Woodside, NY

$15-22/hr9 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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions,...

Lauren E.

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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.

Suprina B.

5.0

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

- Catherine W.

Alexis H.

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! Responsible, great communicator, fun,...

- Melissa L.

Claire S.

5.0

We hired Claire to care for our two daughters for 2+ weeks to bridge a gap between permanent caregivers, and we recommend her very highly. Claire was punctual, reliable, and easy to work with. She was sweet and caring with our 6-month old, and calm, patient, and playful with our wild 4-year old. We...

- John F.

Ingrid C.

5.0

Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time, kind and communicative. I highly recommend her!

- Jenny L.

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