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Mayra B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi there! My name is Mayra and I'm looking for a new family to take care of their most beloved ones. I understand Kids are the most precious and important members a family can have therefore I understand the affection, time, attention and patience that is required. The energy that kids transmit to me is like no other, so full of...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

I have a 10 year old brother who is my best friend. I'm a student in school and I enjoy helping others around me. I have good patience with special need children and I adore working with them! I plan on being a K through 6th grade teacher and get my Master's in special education. Any other information you would like to know,...
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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Educated Special Needs Childcare Provider

Hi! My name is Amy. I have a BA from LIU in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I taught nursery school for over 15 yrs, toddlers-Pre-K. Since 2007, I have been employed with the Hicksville SD, as a Certified Special Education Assistant weekday mornings since 2007-Present For the last 12 years, I have worked with children...
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Nashema O.


West Babylon, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/ Excellent Cook

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CNA with 10+years of dedicated patient care experience in both long term care facilities and home environment. Looking to leverage my passion and commitment to senior care as well as improving their quality of life. I am able to assist with activities of daily living, medication reminder, comfort care, errands and cooking just...
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Simone S.


Huntington, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Simone S.

Hi families! My name is Simone S. I am currently a sophomore in college attending Loyola University Maryland. I am home until the middle of September and would love the opportunity to meet your families and be as much help as I can in the time that I am home. I am CPR certified, fluent in both English and Spanish, have my own...
Simone can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shanisha M.


Hicksville, NY

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have had experience with Children with Autism and ADHD I also have experience with working with people with muscular dystrophy . I learned not only patience skill but time management skills . What I took from the experience is that every encounter you experience will always be different but how you interact with others should...
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Caitlin G.


Levittown, NY

$16-50/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Sabrina A.


Westbury, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have watched kids from newborns to 12 years old. I have very good experience with kids. I can prepare meals and I also very creative. I get along with kids very well. I am CPR certified. I am fingerprinted as well. I work with people who have special needs/developmental disabilities as well. I am very good with newborns and I...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sam T.


Levittown, NY

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Creative And Patient Caregiver

In school for art education. Experienced working with children with diverse needs and interests. I take a kind and compassionate approach to childcare.
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Julia F.


Farmingdale, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher/substitute

I have 30+ years experience from ages three through 21. I have experience in early childhood, middle school and high school regular Ed and special-needs. I also provide elder companionship. I am a certified coach in many areas. I have a lot of patience and I am very active . I have plenty of ideas to keep clients busy. Love...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Lisa B.


Bethpage, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

Hi! I was a Special Education Teacher with a focus on Early Intervention and Preschool aged children for 25 years. I worked in the classroom as well as one-on-one in a school/home setting. In addition, I worked as a Preschool teacher in a typical classroom for three years. I am experienced in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
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Amanda M.


Hicksville, NY

$15-25/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Amanda and I have baby sat special needs children before. I get along with special needs kids very well and am up for any challenge to care for them. I can assist with medical needs and mostly mental, I enjoy playing with the kids I babysit and I am responsible at the same time while making sure the child is cared...
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Jennifer M.


Syosset, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time / Per Diem Special Needs Care Taker

I have been working with pediatrics for over 10 years and have worked in school nursing for 6 years with special needs students. I am passionate about what I do and grew up in a household with Deaf parents and siblings and I've always had a calling for nursing and being so compassionate I found I loved working with special needs...
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Gilda B.


Huntington, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Gilda! I have worked as a toddler teacher for two years and a half. I have experience with kids from the age of 8 months and older. I am responsible, reliable, active, bilingual and punctual. Aside from some of my qualities I am certified in CPR and First Aid. If you'd like I would be more then comfortable for us...
I'd describe my personality as Patient, understanding, and trustworthy In my spare time, I like to read, and go to the gym I also have experience with kids that have special needs
Analia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Taylor! I have 6 years of experience of babysitting kids, I am also a teacher aide for special needs children. I enjoy working with kids as I am a senior in college and want to pursue a career in education. I am more than comfortable with helping as much as I can such as changing, feeding, tending to children's...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am nursing assistant very compassionate and I also have a lot experience working with Autism kids and adults from my past job and I am still looking for more opportunities to keep growing
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Cassidy W.


Massapequa, NY

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

BIO

My name is Cassidy. I am 24 years old living in Massapequa! I have experience with special needs, am very patient, caring, and outgoing. I'm currently fulfilling an associates in disability studies, planning to become an O. T. I'm very comfortable with pets as well. I understand that your children are a very important part of...
Cassidy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Kelly R.


Massapequa, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Memory Maker

Hi I'm kelly. I'm 32 years old. I currently work in an assisted living facility 3pm-11 p.m. which leaves my mornings available. I have been a nanny before, a babysitter, and I have work in a school with children with special needs. I started babysitting around 17.
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha N.


East Northport, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver for special needs

Hello! My name is Samantha and I am from East Northport, NY. As an experienced childcare provider, I'd love to discuss this opportunity with you. My experience includes tutoring babysitting and since I was 13 in addition to having a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As...

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