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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

5.0

(9)

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anita is wonderful, and I would highly recommend working with her! Anita came over in advance of a date night and took the time to get to know our 1 year old, building trust and comfort level with him. He is often quite shy with new people, and Anita immediately...

Julia M.

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Michael B.


Hoboken, NJ

$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Michael for an after school job with our 2.5 year old. Our son loves him and so do we. Michael was reliable, responsible and fun. I'm very pregnant and not too mobile, so Michael helped safely walk my son home from school each day. Our son loved...

Stacey P.

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Leticia S.


New York, NY

$51/hr • 14 yrs exp

Nanny/Teacher - English, Spanish, Portuguese

Hello there! I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you. - Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil. - Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references. - Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was amazed by the care provided by Leticia for my nephew. She is wonderful with him. She is attentive, caring, and responsible. I was worried she would be frightened by my big dog but shes great with my dog. My nephew loves her, and I feel completely relaxed...

Desmond D.

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Rosemary G.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 2-year-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
Rosemary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you Rosemary!"

Sky G.

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Reyna C.


Jersey City, NJ

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting nurse, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...

Wanda P.

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Jennifer E.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, specialized care, dementia, companionship, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer is a really caring and nice people person. She goes above and beyond for all those she cares for."

Kalima M.

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Shea R.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic And Responsible Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising junior at Columbia University, and a local Hamptons gal looking to have the best summer ever with your children! I have a younger sibling, care for my uncle with special needs at home, and have years of babysitting experience with children ages 2-12. Additionally, I have CPR training, beginner...
Shea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child. She's very warm and playful, especially w toddlers. Shea is a Hamptons native and knows a lot about the area and what to do...

Vera N.

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Ia B.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

My name is Ia and I am looking for a Caregiver job position. I have a huge experience in that field. I believe I am a valuable team member and my experience will be very productive to you guys.
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Amanda B.


Bronx, NY

$17-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.
5.0
"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

Emma R.

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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning to work, I interviewed many nannies and Nadia stood out from the start for her professionalism, kindness, and...

Lisha H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Haley and I am a 26-year-old business professional and Florida Southern College graduate with a dual major in Business Administration and Health Sciences. I am located in Manhattan looking for part-time babysitting and or Nannying jobs. I am a sitter with over 13 years of caregiving experience of children...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Haley cared for our special needs 13 year old on very short notice. She was amiable, competent, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Our teen is severely disabled and requires constant one-to-one attention. Haley was more than up to the task. Highly recommended!"

Kathleen V.

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Leslie C.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$35/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
5.0
"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years she worked for us."

Brittany L.

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Lia P.


Bronx, NY

$30-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...
Lia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she was immediately drawn to Lia, leading her to play and having a blast the entire time they spent together. Lia is...

Aleksandr M.

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Katherine B.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!"

Ashleigh S.

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Grey C.


North Bergen, NJ

$15-25/hr • 14 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Hello, My name is Greys, I speak Spanish. I have a degree in early childhood education, a degree obtained, 14 years of experience in caring for children of different ages, and children with special needs with CPR certification, I am a serious, responsible, respectful person. I give all my love when starting my work. I have...
Grey can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always punctual and took care of everything she needed. She was thoughtful in coming prepared with creative ideas and...

Rosa R.

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Annamarie K.


New York, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, And Creative Babysitter On The Upper West Side

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Annamarie and I have over 15 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages - from newborns to teens. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition to babysitting, I have taught music (I'm a cellist)...
Annamarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Annamarie to watch our three-year-old daughter A. for a couple nights while traveling in LA. She was fantastic; super responsive, outgoing, and built up a great rapport with our daughter. I'm particularly thankful she was gracious enough to Face...

Anthony D.

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Nabila N.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Have Experience With My Special Needs Son

I am a mom of an autistic boy. I understand what you feel as a parent. I can help you.
5.0
"Nabila is very nice,sweet,creative and friendly person.. happy and smiling all the time..talking to her will give you a positive energy... When it is come to kids she is very worm and lovely ..like a second mom I know her since my first baby born 7 years...

Karima E.

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Cheyenne W.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Very dedicated to making sure that she can help any client that she has to the best of her ability. Willing to go that extra mile! Having her work with you is like a breath of fresh air."

Latoya J.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "

April B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunnyside, NY

Anita D.

5.0

Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced, and put this very anxious mama at ease. Upon arrival, Anita immediately connected with our...

- Dana L.

Michael B.

5.0

Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with Michael during the hiring process was smooth. He responded promptly and ensured that he comes across as a trustworthy person by providing me with the information that...

- Saurabh P.

Leticia S.

5.0

Leticia was great with my son who has adhd. She is patient, kind and sweet. Leticia also did light housekeeping which was a lifesaver for me each day as well as walking our dog. I never write reviews but she was really wonderful!

- Care member

Rosemary G.

5.0

Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you Rosemary!

- Sky G.

Reyna C.

5.0

I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were very lucky to have found Reyna. She...

- Wanda P.

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