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Richard G.


Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked with students and adults with special needs, on and off, for the last 10 years. Previously, I was working as a part time caretaker for a young man with autism. I have taught music and drama to students at a local, recently closed, LLC for students with special needs, and when I taught public school theatre, I...
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Lucy A.


Astoria, NY

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

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I have worked with both adults and children with varied special needs. I have worked for a Boston-based program called Step by Step, and taught dance classes for adults with Down Syndrome and children on the autism spectrum. In each class, I created choreography that both gave them technique practice, as well as gave them space...
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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Certified General/Special Education Teacher Seeking Part-time Employment

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My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. Before becoming a teacher, I volunteered at Camp Anchor, which is a camp for children...
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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$24-40/hr5 yrs exp

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My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. Before becoming a teacher, I volunteered at Camp Anchor, which is a camp for children...
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Camille N.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

NYC Creative & Active Babysitter And Nanny

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I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
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Rufina P.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available

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I have been a Social Worker for over 10 years. I have worked in the Foster Care system and Preventive Services agencies helping families and children. I have monitored/implemented services for Special Needs children with ADHD, Behavioral and Emotional issues, Learning Disorders, Down Syndrome and Autism. I have training as a...
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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

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I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
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"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed...

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Daisy I.


Woodhaven, NY

$15/hr4 yrs exp

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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...
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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

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Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

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Hi! My name is Anita and I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity! My 11 years as a mother of 3...
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"It was our child's first babysitter and she was very uncertain about the whole thing. Anita was very kind and gentle. By the time we returned our daughter was suggesting we go out on another date night next...

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

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I am 22 years old and I am a first year grad student ! I am vaccinated and boosted and I am very Covid-cautious. I have been a caregiver for 9 years now and I love children. I am a very energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16. I love to take kids on outings to parks, museums,...
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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

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Hello my name is Brett. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant in Suffolk county and I have experience with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I recently moved back from Florida where I have been working as a Patient Care Tech for the last year. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from autism...
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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr

Comfortable And Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children

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I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
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Hope S.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Excited Part-Time Care Giver

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I am a energetic, enthusiastic college student who has a passion for working with kids experiencing special needs. I have previous experience working with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. I am currently going to school for theatre so I especially love imagination play. I am able to work with any age and am excited to...
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Lexi B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

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I have 3 years of paid experience caring for children and adults with non verbal special needs, but I also grew up with a brother with non cverbal down syndrome. I have participated in many volunteer programs to teach kids with special needs soccer, ice skating, swimming and other sports. I also have a certification to teach...
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Kayla D.


Jersey City, NJ

$15-35/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a patient, caring babysitter who has 7 years of babysitting experience. My experience working with special needs children includes working as an intern in an elementary school, as well as teaching swim lessons and assisting dance classes to special needs kids. I've worked with children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome,...
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Libby N.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

PT/FT Registered Personal Care Assistant

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I have been a PCA for a teen boy with down syndrome on the autism spectrum for 4 years. I'm passionate and familiar with working with neurodivergent children and I've been surrounded by them my whole life.
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Erin A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Both of my nephews are autistic- one is severe an the other mild. They are 12 and 4 years old. I have cared for them myself multiple times. I have also volunteered with an equine therapy program to assist children with autism and down syndrome as well as physical disabilities.
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Sonia Y.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

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My name is Sonia, I'm a French Canadian from Montreal currently leaving in East Williamsburg. I'm a fashion design graduate and French tutor at The Fashion Institute of Technology. I'm very passionate about my major, but also share a passion for kids especially the ones with disabilities. I myself have been a caregiver for many...
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Amira W.


Brooklyn, NY

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experience With Children & Special Needs!

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Hello, hello! I recently graduated from Columbia University Medical Center with my M. S. in Occupational Therapy. I have significant experience working with children, as I've nannied, babysat, and worked in several after-school programs with children aged anywhere from 2 to 14. I can also provide tutoring services for math,...

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