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I have experience as a caregiver for the elderly, and children with special needs. I love what I do. I feel I have the skills, enthusiasm, and drive to fit almost any situation. I enjoy making a difference and bringing smiles to the faces of the children/adults I work with. I am outgoing and funny but I take my position...
I have worked with Mentally Challenged in many ways . I've sat with them in hospitals during their stay. My cousin is Mantally Challenged and I spent alot of time with her. I worked at DDI for a bit. I'm very aware when someone is having difficulties and needs attention. Something out of normal behavior. I'm Compassionate,...
Hi there! I have 10 years experience watching multiple children from 5 months
- 14+ years and am currently working in a special needs school. I have worked with children and young adults all across the spectrum and I love what I do! Looking for full time nanny job for the summer/ indefinitely. I'm very energetic, love the...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Shelby G.
West Islip, NY
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a 20-year-old daycare teacher looking for nannying jobs. I started working in daycares at 18, meaning I have 2 years experience under my belt. I love working with kids and go to work excited every day. I'm extremely flexible and love animals as well. I have experience with developmentally delayed children as well as those...
Cassie H.
West Islip, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a devoted childcare provider with 20 years of experience in nurturing and educating children. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue Early Childhood Education, and I've also undergone First Aid and CPR training. I have experience working with special needs children and am comfortable...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Danalynn P.
West Islip, NY
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! :) I'm Dana and I am so excited to meet your kid(s)!!! I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 18. I am very energetic, active, and responsible. I will be able to connect to your children no matter their personalities, whether they are extremely shy, extremely outgoing, or anything in between :) I have been...
Danalynn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Melanie. I've been babysitting since I was a girl and love kids so much I decided to become a teacher! I currently teach 6th grade. I have experience with children of all ages and with children with special needs. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Deborah M.
West Islip, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I went to Wilson Tech for practical nursing in high school, became a practical nurse, helped special needs kids in schools for 15 years, then companion care for seniors, made meals, played cards, told stories, went shopping etc. I had about 10 different families. I love to help make a difference in someone's life. We end up...
Deborah can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, transportation, errands
5.0
(4)
"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...
Nakeisha can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and...
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Gabriella N.
Hauppauge, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have someone to talk to and play games with before school as well as a last minute chauffeur, should plans...
Erin P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Umadai. Im 54. I am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I have 10+ years experience working with kids newborn-teen. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I do not mind helping with small household chores. I look forward to hearing from you!
5.0
"Umadai has been taking care of my child for the last 7 years. He is special needs. She is very caring, Responsible, and attentive to all his needs. I would highly recommend her.
She is phenomenal."
Omaira V.
Nicolette G.
Deer Park, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi ! my name is Nicolette I am a mom
Of 2 and I have 10+ years child care experience I have worked with family's with multiple children, as well As special needs , I have worked in home daycare's as well as state regulated facilities and elementary school settings. I am fluent in American sign language , I have 2 years of...
Nicolette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My daughter talks about her all the time and can't wait to see her again. She is constantly asking if Nicolette can come...
Frankee A.
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 21 and 19. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister-in-law. After the birth of my 16-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 16 years, I have lovingly...
Karen can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen and her family have treated our daughter as their own. We could not have asked for better care for our daughter."
Stephanie S.
Alexa F.
Massapequa, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...
Carrie L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Christine is a very pleasant person? She is personable with both children and adults. She is very dependable. Christine has been a caregiver for the children of people who attend bible studies in our home and church. When she is caring for the children we know that...
Holly C.
Mayreni H.
Bay Shore, NY
$21-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working in the healthcare field since 2006. I take care of all my patients as if they were my own family members. I've worked in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers. I have experience with dementia, and kids with special needs. I'm currently working for south shore university hospital for the last 7 years.
I'd...
Mayreni can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and does whatever is needed to help. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind hearted and fun loving nanny. I do not have any children of my own. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old. I have taken care of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. I have also dealt with multiples and children with special needs. I don't mind pets, but I am allergic to cats. I enjoy keeping children...
Ryan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were a family of 5 (6 now!) and Ryan was our sitter for almost two years before she moved to South Florida. She is amazing with the kids and quickly became a member of our family. She is reliable, trustworthy, responsible, caring, and fun!
We miss you,...
Tim R.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education.
I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Islip, NY
Nakeisha R.
5.0
Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and clean. i highly recommend her.
- Care member
Gabriella N.
5.0
Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have someone to talk to and play games with before school as well as a last minute chauffeur, should plans change. Her car is safe and clean, she is...
- Erin P.
Umadai D.
5.0
Umadai and I have worked together in the past; she's compassionate, hardworking, and a motherly person who takes her job seriously. She gets along very well with children and takes care of them like her own. She can be fun, upbeat, and knows how to cheer you up when you're feeling down! She's one of...
- Anuradha B.
Nicolette G.
5.0
Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My daughter talks about her all the time and can't wait to see her again. She is constantly asking if Nicolette can come over! She goes above and beyond for...
- Frankee A.
Karen N.
5.0
Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her and I am forever grateful. Karen is reliable, alert to the needs of the children, and very loving. I recommend her without hesitation.
- Norma B.
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