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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield Gardens, NY
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Springfield Gardens, NY
Krystal W.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I was blessed to have a younger brother who had a slight learning disability when he was growing up. As his older sister, I felt it was my duty to make sure I modified things so that he could understand everything. This experience opened up my eyes to a greater calling to help people of all ages with all types of developmental...
Sheima A.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Hello there! Im Damali and Im 31 years. Im a Penn foster graduate and finished get my CDA. I'm a pre-k assistant teacher for 5 years. I have been babysitting/nanny for 7 years and have 16 experience in teaching ages birth to 16 years old. I love taking care of children and guiding them the right way. I love do arts and crafts,...
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Hi! My name is Jacquelyn, I am a certified educator with the Early Child Development Association with a specialty in Infant/Toddlers and I am a Full Spectrum Doula. My experience is based on 7+ years of caretaking, teaching as a preschool teacher/ middle school art instructor. I truly enjoy teaching children, as I believe a...
Melissa C.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Working With Children Is What I Do, I Like Helping
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I'd describe my personality as passionate, honest , loving, enthusiastic.
I like working with children because it allows me to expand my knowledge: I have spent my entire life working with children, including siblings and little cousins. However, I began professionally working with children four years ago. I work with special...
Shameka B.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I'm a certified home health aide, I'm currently working with special needs children right now. I'm also in school to be licensed practical nurse. I have had CPR training. I have been taking care of kids for 4-5 years now.
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Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 25 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist in feeding...
5.0
"Sherolyn is a good person. Knows how to do her job. She is helpful. She was a Certified Nurses Aid when I was introduced to her. I hired her to help me with my father. After he passed away, I had her help...
Reviewed by Pablo S.
5.0
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I am a responsible, energetic psychology graduate student attending LIU. I am looking for local families that need a part-time sitter. I have class at night but am available in the mornings. I am the blanket-fort-making, cookie-baking, Disney-loving, made-up-game-playing babysitter that your children will ask for! I am willing...
5.0
"Hired melanie to watch my 2 year old son and 2 month old. She is very reliable, nurturing and the kids love her. She was able to teach my 2 year old sign language, numbers and even Spanish. Definitely worth...
Reviewed by Daniella H.
Shabnam A.
Ozone Park, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Experience with kids: 14 YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs
CPR CERTIFIED: YES
FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES
DRIVER LICENSE : YES
CAR: YES
SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE
SMOKE OR DRINK: NO (NEVER)
5.0
"Shabana took care of our daughter very well. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a baby sitter."
Reviewed by Shameem A.
5.0
(4)
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I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
5.0
"Shareeda is a caring professional and who will go over and beyond the call of duty. Finding a trustworthy and reliable individual is tough in today's world. Anyone looking for such an individual, Shareeda is...
Reviewed by Donny M.
5.0
(3)
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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
5.0
"Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend...
Reviewed by Tatiana F.
5.0
(4)
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Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
5.0
"Julia was amazing with my little boy Miro, I would recommend her to anyone needing child care. Even today, he still asks about her because they had such a magically wonderful time together! "
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5.0
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Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay...
Reviewed by Maria L.
3.7
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My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
5.0
"Natalia is a fantastic caregiver and person. She worked with my adult daughter with special needs for a little over three months. During that time, we found her to be caring, warm, punctual, intelligent, and...
Reviewed by Lewis K.
Jood B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Meet Jood: A Well Educated And Experienced Child Care Worker
5.0
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Competent and compassionate Nanny with over 15 years' experience working with children as well significant experience working with the special needs' population.
Skilled in fostering positive relationships, building trust, and meeting client's needs. Hard working and reliable.
I maintain a positive environment to enrich my...
5.0
"Jood is very responsible, very loving, very caring, and extremely dedicated to her work."
Reviewed by Shoshana L.
Savanna B.
Woodside, NY
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...
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Over the past year, I've been a personal care assistant for my twin sister M with Cerebral Palsy who is verbal, mobile and social. During our time together, I have been her means of transportation to social activities and weekly appointments. I've had the opportunity to spend time with the organization Highland Friendship Club...
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I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...
5.0
"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."
Reviewed by Naomi S.
Adriana O.
Mineola, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
5.0
"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our...
Reviewed by Kristina F.
Nadia G.
Jamaica, NY
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.
5.0
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I have a natural instinct and understanding of children
I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
5.0
"Nadia has taken great care of our baby girl since September 2019. We are sad to lose her but we are moving out of state."
Reviewed by Bilal H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield Gardens, NY
Sherolyn T.
5.0
I am honored to provide a reference for Sherolyn. I have known Sherolyn for 15 years. In the capacity Of her immediate Supervisor which led to a friendship over time.
Where do I begin. her dependability and quality of care Is Amazing She has a special ability to work with persons with severe...
- Nadine G.
Melanie D.
5.0
Melanie is amazing. I hired her this past summer to be a "counselor" to my seven year old son in lieu of sending him to camp. We are high risk for Covid in our household so I was looking for someone who could be very responsible about wearing masks, washing hands and keeping distant outside while...
- Elana B.
Shabnam A.
5.0
Shabnam was consistent, reliable and very nurturing and caring with our daughter. She was patient, respectful and a very kind.
- Care member
Shareeda R.
5.0
Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through the challenges that getting older...
- Brad C.
Shenelle S.
5.0
Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend Shenelle at 100%
- Tatiana F.
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