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I have years of experience as a DSP for the special needs community. In addition I am a licensed physical therapist asst and a certified yoga instructor.
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I have experience caring for a special needs child and really enjoyed watching her learn and grow. I have experience with clothing, bathing, feeding, toileting and watching over a special needs child.
Victoria P.
Kings Park, NY
$17-22/hr
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Hello! I am an aspiring pediatric PA studying bioscience as a freshman at LIU Post. I have 8+ years of babysitting experience as well as a family member with ASD that I have experience with. I am confident and patient in my abilities to work with children with special needs as well as typical children of all ages. I am a...
Marissa S.
Kings Park, NY
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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As a Teacher Aide at The Children's Center at UCP of Long Island, I am responsible for the care and wellbeing of students aged 2-21 with varying degrees of both cognitive and physical disabilities. I help them meet the goals set for them by the teacher and clinicians via different levels of support. I help with lifting and...
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Hi, I'm Marian! I'm passionate about caring for those with special needs because I have experienced the wonders and frustrations that accompany such care first hand. I grew up in a home with 24-hour nursing care: my brother had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and utilized a ventilator as well as a wheelchair, and my youngest...
Julie W.
Kings Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Teacher with a bachelor's degree in childhood education (general and special education) and a masters in adolescent special education. 7 years of teaching experience in various settings.
Victoria P.
Kings Park, NY
$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hello! I'm a biology major at Long Island University post currently taking remote classes and an aspiring pediatric PA. I love working with children and have about 8 years of babysitting experience working mostly with 4 children under 6 years old. I am a patient and confident caregiver and have worked with children of all ages...
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Bachelors Degree in Psychology Minor in Childhood Education.
Enrolled in Master of Science Program pursuing Dual NYS certification in General and Special Education Grades 1 through 6.
4 Years experience working with special needs children for the NYC Department of Education.
Experience as a a mom of one.
Gabriela E.
Kings Park, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Gabriela, I am 25 years old and currently pursuing my Masters degree (online) at Stony Brook University. I started taking care of my neighbors children at the age of 15. I also have plenty of experience taking care of special needs children, transporting children to and from after school activities and taking...
Arianna Rose C.
Kings Park, NY
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Fun Sitter , Creative Love Arts And Crafts , Smile Creator!
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I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have experience working with special needs children and children on the spectrum.. Im very reliable and responsible. I love working with kids , I plan to do this to make a little more money on the side to help with college. im very...
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I am a Habilitation Specialist at a Human Services agency here on Long Island! I work with clients with a range of intellectual, developmental, and physical needs as well as moderate to severe mental health needs. I love working with people, their families and support teams to provide positive support, encouraging personal...
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Sophia T.
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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...
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"Amanda was wonderful in helping care for my 97 yr old mom. She was compassionate and so sweet. She was a true godsend. She was reliable and very trustworthy. I don't know what we would have done without her....
Reviewed by Jane H.
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Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
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"My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"
Reviewed by Erika L.
Jaime S.
Smithtown, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Until Summer Then I Can Go Full-Time Lifeguard Also
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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...
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"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 love being around children and doing crafts with them. I also enjoy baking and cooking. I have young great nieces and nephews. I have worked for big companies for years, but feel the need for change. I am CPR certified. I work for School special needs children, school ends June 23rd. Could start the following Monday June 26th....
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"Karen was great with my granddaughter. I was 100 % confident leaving her in Karen’s care. I would highly recommend her. "
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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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"David is caring, helpful and funny. He treats the patient with respect and understanding. He is the first caretaker we hired and I believe we got very lucky and hope future caretakers are as great as he is."
Reviewed by Elena C.
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I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...
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"Debbie has babysat for my two year old on several occasions. She always shows up on time and is very responsible, capable, reliable, and respectful. Most importantly she cares for my son with love. Most...
Reviewed by Lindsay T.
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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...
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"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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Hi, my name is Chelsea and I've been working with and babysitting kids since I was 13. I've always loved working with kids whether it was assistant teaching Sunday school classes, volunteering at my church, or teaching people ages 4-60+ how to care for horses at a local equestrian center. I have experience with children from...
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"I met Chelsea through the church we both go to. She was a Sunday school teacher for my son when he was in 1st grade and he would always come home with a craft and tell me how Chelsea helped him make it but he...
Reviewed by Mary W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kings Park, NY
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.
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.
Meghan M.
5.0
My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!
- Erika L.
Jaime S.
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 quickly (despite the fact that my 10 year old son was angry about something when she showed...
- Shawna A.
Karen W.
5.0
Karen was great with my granddaughter. I was 100 % confident leaving her in Karen’s care. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
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