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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Errands, home modification, meal prep, transportation
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & 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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Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$10-20/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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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, 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.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, 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
(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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, 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...
Care member
Kelley G.
Huntington Station, NY
$15-25/hr • 5 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 28-year-old former CNA with plenty of experience with children including special needs children as well. Iv worked in two different elementary schools over three years so working with large groups of children is something I'm well at as well. I'm CPR certified and have a clean driving record. I'm very friendly, outgoing...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"For the time Melissa watched our baby girl, she's always been punctual and dependable. She even helped adjust our baby to taking naps in her crib!"
Josseline M.
Christine C.
Deer Park, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...
5.0
"Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...
Ramya S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Pleasure to have working with my family. Never missed a day of work the whole time she was with us. Very organized and dependable great with children "
Amy H.
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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
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.
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
Crystal L.
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 serve as an educator, tutor, and role...
- Care member
Kelley G.
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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