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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Caretaker

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I have many years experience working with people with special needs from preschool age to seniors all types of disabilities and behaviors.
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Nicole F.


Middle Island, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

I have over 10 years experience. I've worked with mentally disabled children and adults at AHRC. I worked as a Teacher's aide and I have been a Certified Nurse assistant for 13 years.
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Paula M.


Mount Sinai, NY

$27-40/hr6 yrs exp

As Teacher I have had plenty of special needs students, mainly autistics. My last job I took care of twins special needs for year full time.
I have done private in home cases for about 5 years. I've done toileting, bathing, food prep, housekeeping, meds, doctor appointments, grocery runs. I've also worked at two health agencies as companion and one of those were for special need individuals . I'm CPR/ first aid certified . I'm very good with kids , I'm a peoples...
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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexis(most people call me Lex tho) and I'm 40 years old. I have always loved working with children, and have over 25 years of experience. I have worked with ages newborn to teenager. I also have 15+years experience working with children, and adults who have developmental disabilities. Currently I'm working as a...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Paula M.


Mount Sinai, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher/Nanny Looking For A Full Time Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Paula I love kids so much and that is why I did my degree in Education. I have been working with kids from 0 to 12 since I was 17 years old, as a student teacher, until I became a teacher in my home country, Brazil. I would also always babysit asides. In addition to that, I have been a nanny for the last 2 and half...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Leah B.


Mastic, NY

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Hi my name is Leah and I am 24 years old. I'm very energetic, creative and love children. I enjoy singing, dancing, listening to music and spending quality time with my family and friends. All my life I have been around children, helping care for them and watching them since I was 10. This was usually with my church or a family...
Leah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Briana M.


Eastport, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caretaker

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I have 20 years of experience taking care of children. Being the oldest of four, starting at a young age, I began with being in charge of my siblings. I began babysitting for my parent's friends' children at the age of 11 and have babysat and full-time nannied throughout the years since. I have experience with all ages from...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mary C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Besides raising two children of my own I have cared for countless families. I have worked with special needs children, large families as well as twins. I have many years of experience but nothing compares to the experience of raising my own children. ( they are 20 and 21 now) I am confident in my skills to care for your...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Saul O.


Riverhead, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm a 22-year-old with a strong sense of discipline, here to help make your life easier and stress-free. From healthy cooking and grocery shopping to tackling errands and cleaning, I'm all about getting things done with care and efficiency. I'm reliable and easy to talk to, with a knack for task management and...
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Emily M.


Manorville, NY

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

Special Educatin Teacher

My name is Emily and I have been the lead teacher in small special education classrooms for 5 years. Prior to being a teacher, I worked with children in the special education setting as a 1:1 aide and teacher's aide for 5 years. I currently work in a Long Island public school as the teacher in a K-1 classroom! I have an...
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Jaclyn B.


Manorville, NY

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

An organized, Dedicated and professional Child caregiver with 10+ years experience working with 2 to 18year-olds [special needs included]. A provider committed to offering a loving and safe environment where children can flourish. Flexible and adaptable to every child's specific needs. Motivated to keep children happy, healthy...
Jaclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Samantha W.


Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Poppins Sped Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Samm. I am a Special Education teacher. My availability is based on a teachers schedule, so I am available summers, weekends, and days off from school. I am looking for a Mary Poppins-type position. There is potential for this to continue during the school year but it would have to be after school, on weekends, and...
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Devin B.


Miller Place, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Recent UTampa Graduate With 7 Years Experience And A Love For Caretaking!

With a wealth of experience as the eldest among six & being a youth summer camp counselor since I could work, caregiving has become not only a foundational aspect of my skill set but also a profound passion that I have nurtured over an extended period. I began to nanny at the age of 16, & have consistently provided long-term...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Colleen R.


Miller Place, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Eager, Patient, Neat And Flexible

My name is Colleen, I am 51 and I am an LPN for the past 13 years. I have worked in the area hospitals on the adolescent psych unit, pediatric unit, med surg unit and in the ER. I worked many years doing private duty cases, with the elderly, I started to volunteer at a nursing home when I was just 12. I worked as a nurses aid...
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Linda G.


Calverton, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

P/T Special Needs Care

I was employed as a Special Education Para Professional for two years at a local school District. During that period I received behavior intervention and life skills training. My experience is working with the Middle School and High School population performing a variety of tasks. I have worked with children diagnosed as...
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Michael A.


Middle Island, NY

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Available Weekdays And Or Weekends For When Parents Have To Go To Work Or Go Out.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced child care with 2 young boys, 1 with special needs. I have a full time job managing a business. I attend school daily. I am currently in college looking forward to get my degree in social work.
Michael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Dawn R.


Sound Beach, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have just retired after working as a special education teaching assistant for 33 years. I have experience working with children of all ages that have different needs. I am mom of three wonderful kids and one dogs. I have cared for children in their home setting for many years as well. I am looking to remain active in...
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Katherine C.


Shoreham, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Nanny With 15+ Years Experience, Elementary Teacher NYS Certified

I worked for a family with a special needs child for over a decade. I also have experience special needs children in school. I have experience with physical special needs such as multiple sclerosis, chronic asthma, epilepsy, etc. developmental special needs such as down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders as well as...
Hello! My name is Brianna I am a 21-year-old young mom of a 1-year-old boy, so don't worry I completely understand the stress on wanting to find the perfect babysitter or daycare for your child! I am looking for a babysitting job within my area to care for 1-2 children. I used to babysit an autistic child for 4 years some tasks...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision

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