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Special needs caregivers in West Hempstead, NY

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Mindy R.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Mindy. I am a mom who loves children. I love watching them grow and achieving new milestones, while keeping them safe. I've been babysitting for over 6 years and worked in a school for special needs children for 3+ years. A day with me would include play and laughter. We would go outdoors as much as possible. Reading...
Mindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Atara F.


Lawrence, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Atara

I have been abroad the past 2. 5 years dancing professionally. Before that I earned a BA at Hunter College CUNY in Kinesiology with Dance focus. I graduated with Honors and Dean's list and I attended school for free under two merit scholarships awarded to me for academic achievement. While in college, I was a Direct Support...
Atara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Aidia R.


Baldwin, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Aidia and I am new to care. com, but I do have babysitting experience. I have worked with children for a few years now, so I have a few years of childcare experience. I recently have been working with children with disabilities and special needs therefore, I am capable and comfortable working with children that...
Aidia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Iyana W.


Jamaica, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I have previous experience working as a direct support, professional for children with special needs. I have provided in-home, and in school care for children of various ages. I have previous experience with tutoring and assistance with activities of daily living. I am the aunt of two nieces, and one nephew And love to...
Iyana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alexandra D.


Franklin Square, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Anytime Babysitter, Caregiver, English/Writing Tutor

Hi there! I'm an adjunct English professor looking for part time childcare work. In the summer I'm very available, most times, Monday-Friday and can do weekend nights as well. I have experience performing activities and watching children with special needs for weekly events at my church (St. Anne's, Garden City), as well as...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Marsha W.


Hollis, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I enjoy working with children. I am a caring, gentle, nuturing, loving, and dependable individual. I am kosher experienced and can provide references. I am also a proud mother. I have over 10 years of experience working with children from newborns to pre-teen. I currently work with kindergarten and elementary special needs...
Marsha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Caitlin G.


Levittown, NY

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Caitlin, I am 22 and have 3 younger brothers who I have helped my single mom raise over the course of many years. My youngest sibling has Autism as well, so if needed I am experienced with special needs children. I have also watched my friends pets (2 dogs) while their families are on vacation. Additionally, I have...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Lilawattie N.


Hollis, NY

$18-27/hr6 yrs exp

License Practice Nurse

Kind, calm and mature person committed to ensuring children wellbeing and safety through educational and fun activities to support mental and physical development in a pleasant environment. I have over 6 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers and school age kids. I also can potty trained , feed , diaper change and...
Lilawattie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Khadijah A.


Flushing, NY

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitting

Experience with special need children as well as adults Experience with community inclusion Experience with helping gain more independence(basic everyday skills)
Khadijah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Toni O.


Valley Stream, NY

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melissa C.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Working With Children Is What I Do, I Like Helping

I'd describe my personality as passionate, honest , loving, enthusiastic. I like working with children because it allows me to expand my knowledge: I have spent my entire life working with children, including siblings and little cousins. However, I began professionally working with children four years ago. I work with special...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Breanne M.


Island Park, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified teaching assistant, currently working towards my New York State teaching certification. I teach in a self contained classroom in a top rated school district, and I have 15 years experience as a home health care provider for persons with special needs. I have my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education as...
Breanne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Laurette S.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Adventurous Sitter

Hi. My name is Laurette and I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I just graduated high school and I will be going to college in the fall where I will be studying Childhood Special Education. I have worked with children of all different age groups and I have also worked with children with...
Laurette can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis F.


Bellmore, NY

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My whole life I loved being around kids. I have been a mother's helper and gradually worked myself up to be a babysitter. I have also worked at a camp for 4 years. I've watched kids of all ages and have taken care of a kid with special needs. I have also worked at Friendly's were kids are a BIG focus. I am a very active person...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Kathleen A.


New Hyde Park, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full Time Babysitter/Nanny Available For All Children; Specialty In Special Needs

I've been caring for children from birth through mid-high school for almost 10 years. I have been a babysitter, nanny and tutor for children with special needs of all ranges of degrees, as well as with four or more children at a time. I have an extensive resume ready for your viewing with a complete list of references. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Daniele, I'm a responsible nanny with over 8 years of experience of childcare and with special needs, I have taken care of over 20 different children, thus learning to engage with all stages of childhood. My biggest concern is your children's safety and health, so I took the child care first aid course. I usually...
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Rose H.


Far Rockaway, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Professional Sitter That Knows How To Create Long Lasting Memories

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Newborns to pre teens I also have experience with special needs kids I also worked in daycares an private homes .
Rose can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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Sophia H.


Long Beach, NY

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

I love spending time and learning with kids i've been doing it for quite a while and haven't found something better!
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Corinne V.


Hicksville, NY

$24/hr5 yrs exp

Looking Forward To Sharing Time With Your Family

I'm a CMA (certified medical assistant), Have been working in a healthcare/psychiatric clinic for special needs for 5 years (for adults and some pediatric). My daytime job does not offer enough hours during the week so I would like to supplement it on the weekends. I don't mind light cooking and a little bit of cleaning up. I...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Stephanie D.


Levittown, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Children With Autism

Helping children with autism to learn how to do daily activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and eating

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