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Hello my name is Melissa. I am 30 years old. I have more than 10 years experience in the child care field. It has been a passion of mine as a hobby. I have also worked as a nanny in recent years, I am enthusiastic and very interactive with children. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them and helping with homework and...
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I am an active and involved person when working with children. I have over 10 years experience from being a nanny to a caregiver for special needs children with behavioral issues and developmental delays.
My joy is engaging them in play and building a rapport. I love the outdoors and sports but am also an avid reader, love...
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Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Nora. I am a mother of two, a holistically trained birth doula, and I tutor in English, history, and psychology. I am available for child care all days of the week, along side with meal preparation, and educational play of all levels. For younger children, we can focus on ABCs and numbers, and...
5.0
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Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.
5.0
"Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her. "
Reviewed by Emil R.
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Hi! I'm a positive and patient mother of 2 girls (10\11). Who's always had a passion for caring for others. Coming from a big family has given me many different life experiences. Everything from caring for newborns to the sick and elderly. I've cared for those with many different needs ranging from simple companionship to...
5.0
"I had quite a few aides for my 75 yr old mother and I consider myself thankful to have Amanda come into our lives. She was very dependable and such a joy to have around. Her happy demeanor really lifted...
Reviewed by Joe F.
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I love children, raised a special needs child of my own. I have over 40 years experience. Willing to drive kids, prepare meals, help with homework. I can be flexible with hours. Overnights available for flat rate. I have worked with special needs children. My daughter has Cerebral Palsy and is now a self sufficient adult.
I am...
5.0
"Miss Debbie was our after school help. She was always on time (early actually!) to be at school to pick up my kids. She would text me to let me know she was there to give me peace of mind. She was loving and...
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Alexandra B.
Selden, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi Parents! Outgoing & Energetic 34 Year Old Professional Caregiver
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**I am available for Night Nanny work for Newborns/Infants as I will be getting my Newborn Care Certification this year.**
Professional Nanny/Sitter with 25+ years of experience working with children of every age from Newborns to Teens & children with special needs & allergens. I'm a mom myself to a wonderful 12 yr old girl and...
5.0
"Alexandra was amazing! We were so nervous about leaving our kids last minute with someone new for a wedding we had to go to and we couldn’t be happier with the decision to hire Alex."
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Alyssa C.
East Setauket, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
5.0
"Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
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Seeking Full-time Live-in Nanny position. Moved to Long Island last year so I can be closer to my new granddaughter.
Over 20 yrs experience both in daycare and homes, and also a former foster parent, and substitute teacher's assistant for Special Needs classes . I have worked for families with various careers, from military,...
5.0
"Paula is a great asset to my single mom household. She is very punctual and great with the kids. Paula is also a Mom and doesn't let my little ones get things past her. She also helps me with my daughter who...
Reviewed by Michelle L.
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I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...
5.0
"Felicia's was wonderful with my girls. I'd hire her again if her new schedule didn't conflict with the times I need her. "
Reviewed by Cynthia H.
Gina D.
Farmingville, NY
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
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I was a Group leader for the childcare program at Sachem Central School District for 8yrs. I worked at Boces and Sachem as a Teachers Assistant with special needs children. for over 10 years. I have been caring for those in need for over 12 years now. I have had many patients with Heart , Kidney Disease, stroke, Parkinson's,...
5.0
"We are glad we met Gina! She is currently providing care for my aunt. She's very friendly, outgoing, and a hard worker. Right away, You can tell she is compassionate and truly wants to help others."
Reviewed by Brianna C.
Madelyn D.
Hauppauge, NY
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I hope you are doing well! I attend SUNY Oswego where I am majoring in childhood education and plan to get my masters in Special Education. While I am away at school I work at a daycare with ages ranging from infancy to school-aged children. I used to work for Western Suffolk Boces as a paraprofessional with kids with...
5.0
"Madelyn came to my home and looked after my cats while I was away. She came by at least a couple of times a day to feed and check in on them. Madelyn also let them in and out and took care of the liter boxes....
Reviewed by Bill H.
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I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for four years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I moved to Ronkokoma in the summer. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated.
In the city, I worked as a bilingual teacher in a...
5.0
"Wilder and Coast loved her, she was great and always kept an eye on both of them at the same time. Will be using again :-) "
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Miranda H.
Selden, NY
$23-42/hr • 8 yrs exp
Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs
5.0
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Hi! Im Miranda, I have 10 years experience from early child hood education to serving individuals with developmental delays within school and residential environments. I am a teaching assistant (NYS) I am SCIP certified, CPR/AED certified, ABA certified, first aid certified, and many other certifications. I have a lengthy...
5.0
"Miranda was my babysitter for about a year and a half for my now 3.5 year old. She was amazing! She was always punctual, caring, professional and most importantly great with my son. I’m a single dad so needed...
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Melissa C.
Centereach, NY
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care / Companion/ Help With ADL's, I Am A Retired Nurse
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CPR certified, Health Care background, Car, Loves helping others , 10 plus years experience to seniors, specializing in Alzheimer's/ dementia care , Pediatric and Neonatal baby nursing. Special needs , and I've nannied and worked with children for 37 years. Professionally for 27 years
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"Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge...
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Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
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"We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot; they were going to the gym together, cooking together,...
Reviewed by Maureen R.
Felicia C.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
Jaime S.
Smithtown, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Until Summer Then I Can Go Full-Time Lifeguard Also
5.0
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My qualifications:
-I've been a part-time babysitter since 2009 from ages 3-12.
-I did full time babysitting last summer, ages 4-12.
-I have experienced in babysitting special needs children.
-I have been a certified lifeguard since 2010, also I am certified in CPR for all ages, certified in AED and First Aid. I student teach...
5.0
"Jaime applied to our summer child care job and came to meet the family in person. She was absolutely lovely! She called the day of the interview to confirm, showed up on time and bonded with our kids very...
Reviewed by Shawna A.
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I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
5.0
"She's a very good hard worker very dependable always on time"
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Jessica R.
Holbrook, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.
5.0
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I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saint James, NY
Jennifer C.
5.0
Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her.
- Emil R.
Amanda S.
5.0
I had quite a few aides for my 75 yr old mother and I consider myself thankful to have Amanda come into our lives. She was very dependable and such a joy to have around. Her happy demeanor really lifted my mother's spirts. Amanda's time with my mother became the highlight of her day. It gave...
- Joe F.
Debra Q.
5.0
Miss Debbie was our after school help. She was always on time (early actually!) to be at school to pick up my kids. She would text me to let me know she was there to give me peace of mind. She was loving and caring with my kids and i always knew they were being taken care of. Any family would be...
- Care member
Alexandra B.
5.0
Alexandra was amazing! We were so nervous about leaving our kids last minute with someone new for a wedding we had to go to and we couldn’t be happier with the decision to hire Alex.
- Care member
Alyssa C.
5.0
Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit.
- Michelle G.
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