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Special needs caregivers in Wyandanch, NY

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Laura E.


North Babylon, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

5.0

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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, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$15-25/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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$10-20/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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Ketsia G.


Central Islip, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Very Passionate Caregiver

I have experience working with hoyer, sereta dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's special needs etc. Up on requests
Ketsia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Melissa B.


Copiague, NY

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Melissa. I am 47 years old and I am presently working hospital environment . I have had my CNA license for the last 25 years . My license is current and up to date . I enjoy caring for the elderly and people with special needs . I have worked in one nursing home facility for the last 25 years . Two years ago I...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
Skills:

CNA

I have 8 years of experience. I've cared for twins, multiple children, and special needs children. Former CNA, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prep. I am very fun, energetic and reliable.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi my name is Janice an experienced and reliable babysitter with a passion for taking care of little ones. I've been working at a summer camp for over 2 years and have been around children of various ages. I also have experience with babysitting, and I am currently babysitting a child with special needs. Safety is always my top...
Janice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Maria P.


Islip, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable ,caring And Patient.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20 years working with special needs children from ages 5 thur 21 . With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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.

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Summer Z.


Woodbury, NY

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

BABYSITTER FOR HIRE!!

Hello, I'm Summy, a dedicated and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for working with children. Drawing from two years at a camp and three years at a tutoring center, I bring a diverse skill set to engage with kids of all ages, from infants to teens. My punctuality and strong sense of responsibility ensure a safe and...
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Helen R.


West Babylon, NY

$18/hr20 yrs exp

Helen -

I'd describe my personality as animated silky playful I like working with kids because kids can change your world and see you as a protector and a safe place to be themselves I'm looking for a job that has flexibility where I can help a family live and choose a life they deserve with the care the child needs I started...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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James R.


Massapequa, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate & Enthusiastic

I am a compassionate, athletic & energetic Husband/ Father. Sadly, I had to care for both my parents when they were terminally ill with cancer. I can help an individual and/or family with transportation, personal care, errands, housekeeping, & company. I have worked in the special needs community. I am very tech savvy and handy...
James can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, personal care, errands & more
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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

I have been helping and caring for others my entire life. From babysitting to Nannying. As I got older I worked .Most recently I have worked at a group home for Adults with Severe Disabilities. This means that I have experience acting as a Companion; or Peer Counselor, to an adult client and special needs. I have the experience,...
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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Jeanine: Tutor/Childcare Worker For Students With Special Needs

My name is Jeanine and I would like to give a brief introduction to myself as well as my qualifications. In 2007 I was accepted to the NYC Teaching Fellows where I earned a graduate degree in Education as well as Special Education. After my time teaching in Brooklyn, I worked as a substitute teacher on Long Island. Then after...
Jeanine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emily C.


Islip, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Caring And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Im 23 and i've been babysitting/nanny since I was 12. Ive had experience with twins, special needs, infants/toddlers and multiple kids. I have done house errands and drove children to school/activities. Very excited and eager to help where ever help is needed!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
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Jamie C.


Levittown, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15+ years of experience with kids from newborn to teens including special needs. I have my CDA, fingerprinted and am CPR certified. References available upon request!
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Danielle P.


Plainview, NY

$20-35/hr

Caregiver/Companion

Hello! My name is Danielle and I'm 25 years old. I currently reside in Plainview, Long Island. My passion has always been to care for others. In the previous few years I have been working in group homes for adults with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I have a CPR certification as well as experience with...
Danielle can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Kelly S.


Commack, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

A total of 20 years experience in the special education field. Experience with Autism, PDD, and Developmental Delays. Hands on experience addressing fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing difficulties. In my earlier years worked in a SNF as a CNA and then 2 years as LPN. Worked as caretaker/companion aide last 4...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wyandanch, NY

Laura E.

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.

Christine C.

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 consider myself very lucky to have...

- Ramya S.

Annmarie C.

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 emergency occasions, Annemarie was there...

- Sophia T.

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.

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