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Amanda L.


Lindenhurst, NY

$17-24/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hi, my name is Amanda. I'm currently in school at Stony Brook University, specializing in working with individuals with disabilities. I am a New York State EMT and volunteer at my fire department. Additionally, I am CPR certified. I started working with individuals with special needs at 18 and now have 7 years paid experience....
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maureen A.


Copiague, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

General Child/elderly/special Needs Caregiver

hi! I am Seeking a part-time caregiver position. I have 35+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, and raised 2 children of my own. I am first responder trained, and CPR certified, available 5 days/week, mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, and Sunday. My perfect fit would be to care for the elderly, or special needs children/adults...
Maureen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Jeanine: Tutor/Childcare Worker For Students With Special Needs

My name is Jeanine and I would like to give a brief introduction to myself as well as my qualifications. In 2007 I was accepted to the NYC Teaching Fellows where I earned a graduate degree in Education as well as Special Education. After my time teaching in Brooklyn, I worked as a substitute teacher on Long Island. Then after...
Jeanine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily C.


Islip, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Caring And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Im 23 and i've been babysitting/nanny since I was 12. Ive had experience with twins, special needs, infants/toddlers and multiple kids. I have done house errands and drove children to school/activities. Very excited and eager to help where ever help is needed!
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Taraanne R.


Hicksville, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable, Loving Hard Working Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Tara! I'm 37 years old. I have 10 years + of experience. I have experience with ages 6 weeks old-teenage years. I have experience with special needs as well. I currently work at Pre School as a Teaching Assistant. I'm looking to supplement my income. I can be flexible with days, and hours. I'm also a former...
Taraanne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi I love children playing going on walks reading and have fun I'm fun loving kids they love me just want to make a family happy and secure with me I will love there children like my own. I work as a teachers assistant for special needs children . And I'm available all summer. I'm very reliable I have my own car I'm 60 years old...
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Patricia L.


Huntington Station, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Big Heart

I have worked in childcare for 20 plus years as a CDA as well as after school care; I started at 13,( remember those days??!!) babysitting for neighbors and reffing soccer for the younger kids as well as instructing teens I martial arts. I have multifaceted experience with children, and adore them. Everything from hugs to games...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sharron I'm 31. I've been looking after children from the age of 13. I'm very good with kids. I have also worked with some kids that have special needs with the day cares I have worked in. I'm friendly caring responsible. I love to do arts and crafts, take the kids outside, teaching children through play, im not...
Sharron can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amy H.


Woodbury, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Educated, Warm, Patient, Senior Companion Care Provider

Hi Everyone! My name is Amy, & I have been a resident of Syosset/Plainview for over 30 years This is where I raised my now grown sons, taught nursery school. tutored, taught special needs children, and provided senior companion care in my community. I have worked in the Hicksville SD weekday mornings since 2007, in the...
Amy can also help with: Dementia
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Melanie P.


Bay Shore, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Or Senior Companion

My name is Melanie and I am a mother of three girls and have 27 years experience as a YMCA Child Care Director, I believe I have an extensive background in the child care field. My background includes raising my three children (22, 21, 15)and have managed / supervised / planned summer camps and school age child programs. I am...
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I do not have experience working with individuals with special needs, but I am currently studying speech pathology. I am very passionate about learning more about individuals with disability and how I can be a help to them. I would love the opportunity to grow and form a relationship with those with special needs.
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Sal Luis S.


Massapequa, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

About Myself

Hi! My name is Sal. I'm a certified Nurse Aide with 15+ years experience. I have experience with all types of conditions with the physically/ mental disabled and elderly population. Especially dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson's. I believe reliability and knowledge is very important in this field. I can cook, clean, use...
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Lauren G.


Bellmore, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Lauren and I am currently a certified 3rd grade teacher. I have taught for 5 years and babysat for many years. I previously worked in a daycare for young children. I also have experience with special needs children.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Gina T.


Central Islip, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Gina I have much experience in elderly care. I worked for an agency, but they no longer needed me for that patient so I'm looking for something on my own. I also worked for eight years with special needs children. I'm looking for something part-time local retired from my other job available , I would like to...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Tia V.


Deer Park, NY

$17-22/hr

Currently A Dsp ,i Love Caring For Others

Currently a DSP (work with special needs) Have nursing experience CNA CMA I am able to dress , bath , groom , transport , do appointments, I pop meds currently at my job.
Tia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Diama K.


Melville, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with client. specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Dedicated to giving the best possible care. Patient ,...
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Tara M.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of children who have special needs. I have taken care of brothers who both have autism, who were 8 and 10 years old. I have then babysit for another boy with autism who was 12 when I started babysitting for him and is now 15. I also took care of a set of twins and their older brother who when I...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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Melissa N.


Farmingdale, NY

$22/hr20 yrs exp

Veteran Childcare Provider With Over 20 Years Experience.

Veteran childcare provider who has offered comprehensive care to children from ages 0 and up. Extensive history working with children who have disabilities and special needs. I am pet friendly, a nonsmoker and hold a valid drivers license. I possess patience and the understanding for children and their needs.
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

I currently work with individuals who have disabilities of different sorts , some higher functioning than others but so far there hasn't been anything that I couldn't handle
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Julia B.


Farmingdale, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a teacher's assistant in classrooms with pre-school aged children, both with special needs and without special needs. In that time period I was also a one-to-one aide for a 3-year-old with a physical disability. I am a patient and nurturing caregiver experienced in taking care of children with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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