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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Far Rockaway, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Far Rockaway, NY
Ia B.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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My name is Ia and I am looking for a Caregiver job position. I have a huge experience in that field. I believe I am a valuable team member and my experience will be very productive to you guys.
5.0
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I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals.
I've also worked with families after school and during the summer doing school pickups, drop offs to extracurricular activities, worked on fun art projects, helped with hw, assisted with bedtime routines...
5.0
"Toni is an incredible baby sitter. I hired her in a rush because my recent sitter moved away. Toni was so responsible and responsive. My kids absolutely loved her. She played with them and made sure they ate...
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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
"Shabnam was consistent, reliable and very nurturing and caring with our daughter. She was patient, respectful and a very kind."
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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
"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...
Reviewed by Elana B.
5.0
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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.
Seeta R.
South Richmond Hill, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny Available From Early September With 13 Years Of Experience
5.0
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Hello moms and dads!
My name is Seeta. I have over 13+ years of experience working with children from newborns to age 12. I also have experience working with twins and special needs children. I live in Queens, NY and I currently work for a wonderful family in Montclair New Jersey. I am looking to relocate to Manhattan, NY as my...
5.0
"Seeta started as our nanny when our daughter was 6 months old and was with us for a year.
Bringing on a nanny during the pandemic could’ve been extra challenging - from the health precautions to us sharing...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I would like to take the opportunity to state my strong interest in caring for elder, special needs, nanny and babysitter. I am a reliable, calm, confident and an organized individual with experience such as part-time, full-time and live-in capacities caregiver. Currently, I am fully available. I live a smoke-free and drug-free...
5.0
"Althea was very accommodating and has an excellent background. She was punctual, and knowledgeable in her field. Our needs changed so we were unable to hire her, but she will certainly be a wonderful asset to...
Reviewed by Julieta F.
Daisy I.
Woodhaven, NY
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I have worked in a special needs daycare for four years. I worked with children with autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, etc. I have always loved working with special needs students since I was in elementary school. I would always volunteer to help out and that is when I knew I loved working with them. I have a lot of patience and I am...
Leslie C.
South Richmond Hill, NY
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
5.0
"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years...
Reviewed by Brittany L.
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My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...
Reviewed by Melissa G.
5.0
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Hi my name is Laurie . I am a non-smoker looking for a full-time or part-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot...
5.0
"Laurie helped us while we were waiting for our 8 month old son to enter into daycare. She gave us recommendations and tips for his teething, feeding, crawling, etc. She was professional, attentive,...
Reviewed by Safae S.
Jaely M.
Valley Stream, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
5.0
"Jaely is an amazing care giver. She goes above and beyond to make sure my children are safe, comfortable and happy during her time with her. I absolutely recommend her to any family. "
Reviewed by Leslie M.
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Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine.
I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...
5.0
"Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical background so I felt reassured that my son's...
Reviewed by Gaitri P.
5.0
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I have had extensive experience working with children with mental and physical challenges. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have a New York State background check. I love to work with children because they teach us more about ourselves than anyone ever will.
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I'm young and energetic day care teacher , I have 8 years experience of working with kids different ages , from infant group to pre k , I absolutely love kids , they're my passion. I love to teach them, see them grow and see their progress. I'm very punctual, caring, responsible and respectful. I have a lot of recommendations....
5.0
"Ekaterina is an excellent, easy going , hardworking and responsible educator. I’m a manager in a day care she was working for! She’s very caring and absolutely loves kids, all the parents always complimented...
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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.
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
"We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning to work, I interviewed many nannies and Nadia stood out...
Reviewed by Lisha H.
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.
5.0
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I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
5.0
"Deserie has been with my family for the past 6 months, she started caring for my daughter when she was 7 weeks old. Deserie has been great from the start, she connected well with my daughter and myself and has...
Reviewed by Adiasha T.
Christina B.
Brooklyn, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I'm Christina, I'm 20 And Based In Brooklyn, New York!
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, energetic, caring, & passionate
I like working with kids because I spent my whole life around them. I'm a kid at heart & being around them allows me to see the world through their eyes, there is fun in everything!
I'm looking for a job that provides a stable & comfortable environment....
5.0
"Christina is a great energy to have in my space with my children. I have a 2 year old who is autistic and a 5 month old and she has my 2 year old trying new foods (which he does very seldom) and my 5 month old...
Reviewed by Shanisha F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Far Rockaway, NY
Toni-ann H.
5.0
Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We are confident in her ability to help...
- Katherine M.
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
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.
Katrina D.
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.
- Naomi S.
Seeta R.
5.0
Seeta started as our nanny when our daughter was 6 months old and was with us for a year.
Bringing on a nanny during the pandemic could’ve been extra challenging - from the health precautions to us sharing the same space as we worked from home - but Seeta always helped to make it work and...
- Care member
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