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Letesha W.


Hempstead, NY

$16-25/hr

Home Health Aid

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I have bin a nurse Aid for more than 10 years .. also a surgery aid .. work in nursing homes and private homes .... can be flexible in all special needs area... reliable always on time get the work complete.....
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Sindy M.


Hempstead, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hi , My Name Is Sindy . Im 25 Year Old And Im Certifiacte With Home Health Aide.

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I have my own experience with my own son since I have a 5-year-old son with autism, I would love to help mom who is going through the same thing as me since I know that sometimes the situation becomes difficult.
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Karen M.


Hempstead, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Karen. I am currently a school-based occupational therapist primarily working with adolescents with autism and psychiatric needs. I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and dependable. I like caring for people with special needs because not many people have the patience and interest in finding what is...
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Yesenia R.


Hempstead, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am 41 years old female. I am caring and compassionate person. I am responsible and trustworthy I love caring for others like if it was family. I have experience with taken care of kids with special like autism physical disabilities. I have clean driving records And criminal records as well. I am non smoker I can provide...
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Imelda C.


Hempstead, NY

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

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I love children with a lot of energy I have experience with children with hyperactivity since I have a hyperactive daughter who makes me see that my life would not be the same without her great energy
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Abena P.


Hempstead, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

HHA

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I have worked with people with special needs in the facility and daycare as well as private homes for the past 15grams.

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Compassionate caregiver with six years of experience working in assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Willing to transport clients to...
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Jess K.


Hempstead, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Caregiver Available

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I have babysat for families with children of all ages, from infancy to six to 12-year-olds. I have also worked summer camp for children with special needs; specifically autism and deafness/hearing loss. I truly love the curiosity and charisma that kids hold and I cannot wait to work with elementary age children upon graduation.
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Shacoyia F.


Hempstead, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I currently work as a aba technician and as a paraprofessional I also have experience working with children with special needs
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Samantha Lara L.


Hempstead, NY

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! I am currently 19, living on long island, and willing to travel! I am a speech pathology student in my third year of college with a good schedule! I am fluent in spanish and english as well as a beginner in ASL! I am CPR certified and have been working with children with special needs. I have also been babysitting and...
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Yesenia R.


Hempstead, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Yesenia (Jesse) am 45-year-old. I love engaging with kids of any age. Am playful and fun I sweet kind. I like to make the kids feel first priority in every way. And most of all have lots of patience tolerance and attentive at all time of care of the child. I also have experience with special needs kids . like autism...
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Shacoyia F.


Hempstead, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care For Over 10yrs

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Hello families my name is shacoyia. I have over 10yrs experience working with elderly people to children with disabilities and special needs
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Renee O.


Rosedale, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

4.0

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I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.
4.0
"Owned her own family daycare for several years. Lovely and engaging lady!"

Reviewed by Rebecca S.

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Shenelle S.


Rosedale, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10+ Years Of Experience.

5.0

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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
5.0
"Shanelle is very kind and meticulous. She's hard working and my son absolutely loves having her help with bedtime routines. We greatly enjoy working with her."

Reviewed by Jasmine F.

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Melanie D.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Fun Psych Grad Student

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.

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Afvan C.


Jamaica, NY

$30-41/hr1 yrs exp

The Fun Aunty

5.0

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Hi, my name is Afvan. I'm from Queens NY seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I love to play hide and seek, board games, crafts, and music. I can help with Light...
5.0
"Afvan is a very dedicated and responsible individual. I love the fact that she goes above and beyond in doing her job . I would definitely recommend and hire her again for she was very generous and gets her job...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lisa F.


Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

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Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout...

Reviewed by Kylie L.

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Natalie H.


Rosedale, NY

$27-43/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me..

5.0

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I'm a compassionate caring, fun, and god loving individual. I take special care of seniors because I know it can be very difficult when you have to rely on someone else for help. I'm a mother of five and a grandmother of 3. My mom is 91 year of age with onset dementia and I help my siblings take care of her, her thinking...
5.0
"To have someone around your loved one that you trust is such a blessing! Natalie took on roles not in her job description while taking care of my son, when I decided to move I wanted to take her with me! I...

Reviewed by Shannon D.

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Suzanne S.


Bellmore, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hey everyone! My name is Suzanne, aka Suzie. I currently work Full-Time as a MICA Recovery Program Supervisor working with adults who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use disorders. I am trained in crisis prevention (de-escalation), CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and more. I spent the last 4 years as a Mandated...
5.0
"Suzie was great with our toddler and helped us feel at ease with this being the first time we've hired a non-family / family friend to watch our son. The two had lots of fun together and we will definitely hire...

Reviewed by Care member

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hempstead, NY

Renee O.

4.0

Owned her own family daycare for several years. Lovely and engaging lady!

- Rebecca S.

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.

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.

Afvan C.

5.0

Afvan took great care of our son, she was very attentive to his needs. She read stories and did a lot of educational games with him. Always positive and polite

- Care member

Lisa F.

5.0

Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more to be with my baby. I'll hire her...

- Kylie L.

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