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Dana R.


West Islip, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Caregiver

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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...
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Donna P.


West Islip, NY

$17-26/hr10 yrs exp

CARING AND COMPASSIONATE

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,...
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Morgan I.


West Islip, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Easygoing And Helpful Sitter

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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shelby G.


West Islip, NY

$20-50/hr2 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...
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Cassie H.


West Islip, NY

$20-30/hr10 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:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Melanie R.


West Islip, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Free For The Summer!

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Deborah M.


West Islip, NY

$25-30/hr10 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, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the level of care Nakeisha provided for my wife. Her professionalism, hard work and caring attitude is unmatched. Nakeisha is as real as they come. She has kindness in her heart that guides her daily....

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Umadai D.


Bay Shore, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Umadai

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.

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

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...
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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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, travel, craft assistance
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.

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Christine A.


Huntington Station, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise, including caring for our children when they are sick. Christine always takes it upon herself to entertain the children...

Amber Kay P.

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Mayreni H.


Bay Shore, NY

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

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: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & 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. "

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Ryan M.


Massapequa, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great, responsible and reasonable."

Michele S.

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Crystal L.


Farmingdale, NY

$49-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Kelley G.


Huntington Station, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...
5.0
"She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

Jamie S.

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...
Annmarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of...

Sophia T.

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Laura E.


North Babylon, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

Sally W.

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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

Umadai D.

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.

Alexa F.

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 daughters adore her (ages 10 and...

- Carrie L.

Christine A.

5.0

Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise, including caring for our children when they are sick. Christine always takes it upon herself to entertain the children with creative games and activities,...

- Amber Kay P.

Mayreni H.

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

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