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Special needs caregivers in Tuckahoe, NY

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

5.0

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I hired Annette to watch our 1-year-old son and she was truly outstanding! She arrived about 15 mins early and took charge. Most importantly, my son was attached to her immediately. Annette is patient and wonderful with children. We highly...

Karla R.

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Noelle S.


Englewood, NJ

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Or Before School Provider.

I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
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Drita V.


White Plains, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
4.0
"Drita cares about her clients and is very patient. She is a hard worker and enjoys working with the disabled"

Wendy A.

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Brian C.


Yonkers, NY

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Male Caregiver

Hi, I'm a passionate child caregiver with a heart for making a positive impact in the lives of children. For the past two years, I've been dedicated to taking care of children with special needs, gaining invaluable experience in providing tailored support and fostering an inclusive environment. With a background as a summer...
5.0
"Brian is caring, thoughtful, and kind. He has cared for and tutored my son who is developmentally disabled for a few years now. He does everything from shooting baskets, to speaking about his day and how he’s feeling, working on his homework with him, and much...

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Catherine I.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care, Child Care

*CHHA, CPR, AED * I recently moved to Westchester County from NJ. 5/22 - present/ Spring Valley NY For almost 3 years, I've been taking care of a wonderful woman who has macula degeneration and recently hearing loss. duties: Dr appts, cooking, tidying up, meds, shopping, hygiene, exercise, and companionship. 7/2012 - 4/2022...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him. "

Mary A.

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Monique B.


Mount Vernon, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Just a little about myself! I have been working with students with autism for over 15 years. My life is dedicated to those who need just a little assistance in life. I will provide a loving and fun environment for any child or young adult , with special needs, that is in my care. I am very reliable and easy going, I love...
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Mariana A.


Bronx, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
Mariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very intelligent with kids, knows how to handle them very well. Example my son has ADHD and know how to take care of kids with disability. Very good, love how she deals, plays with kids, and have cousins and a kid of her own. Love to enjoy the outside with...

Christina S.

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Celia G.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."

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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Jennifer G.


Pelham, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I hired Jennifer to take care of my infant , she was with us for 2 years. She is very reliable , caring and patient "

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Lisa R.


Harrington Park, NJ

$19-40/hr1 yrs exp

I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...

Diane O.

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Santa M.


West Harrison, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."

Amber B.

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Hawa J.


Bronx, NY

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Sitter

Hey, my name is Hawa and I am currently in my last year of college majoring in Social work. I love the arts of children. I have about 3 years of experience with all ages. I've worked for summer youth with kids ages 3-11, helping them with basic learning, learning to read write and math. I am a part time behavioral therapist for...
Hawa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anytime im busy, i call her, i don't call anyone but her, shes awesome, caring and goes above and beyond when given a task or asked for help, "

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Tatyana J.


Bronx, NY

$20-36/hr14 yrs exp

I Love Kids

My name is Tatyana, and I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 25 years old and live in the Bronx ny, I began my career as a nanny/babysitter at the age of 14, caring for local families and when I got of age I began to work for other families working with children something I've always dreamt of doing; I adore children and seeing and...
Tatyana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tatyana was a great nanny to have. She cared for my baby on the weekends ( Saturday and Sunday) . She was respectful, punctual, attentive and communicate very well with me. I wish I was able to take her with me as we relocated. I would definitely hire her again....

Minerva P.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Great Babysitter Available For You

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Good day families and friends I will have some availability over the Christmas break starting this Friday 12/20-12/31. Please reach out if you are looking for care. This is ONLY for the break. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor...
Lanisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lanisha was able to help me out very last minute. She was very punctual, respectful and understanding as my appointment took longer than I had scheduled her for. She was very responsive and took great care of my son. I would definitely work with her again and...

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Natalya W.


White Plains, NY

$35-40/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter For Evenings/Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
Natalya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our flow and acted as an extension of us! "

Anne L.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tuckahoe, NY

Kayme M.

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 also helped to keep my apartment...

- Ashley M.

Annette Y.

5.0

Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...

- Ziyang N.

Noelle S.

5.0

she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease

- Care member

Drita V.

5.0

Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring person.

- Laura C.

Brian C.

5.0

Brian is caring, thoughtful, and kind. He has cared for and tutored my son who is developmentally disabled for a few years now. He does everything from shooting baskets, to speaking about his day and how he’s feeling, working on his homework with him, and much more. He’s become part of the family...

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