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Alexa W.

Elmont, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked for the NYC DOE from elementary- high school with children with special needs ranging from autism, cerebral palsy, behavioral needs, down-syndrome and much more! I have a special heart and patience for those who are often overlooked and it's a passionate of mine to show them love and support!
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Experienced

Elmont, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Alexa. I have worked for the NYC Department of Education with children with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, behavioral needs, and more for the past three years. I have a passion for supporting children who are often overlooked or misunderstood. During my time in the school system, I have learned how...
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Elmont, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello families! My name is Kamryn, I'm 21 years old, and a student studying sociology. I am located in Nassau County, New York. I have been working in an elementary school as a TA paraprofessional for the past 3 years. I have always loved children and absolutely adore my students. I have worked with special needs children with...
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Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, peaceful, caring. I've worked for the NYC department of Education in district 75 with special needs children with autism, Down syndrome, behavioral needs and more. I have a passion for helping and supporting children not only academically but emotionally. In my spare time, I like to go...

Care Member says "I rated Alexa 5 star because she is responsible, she keeps to her words and she is always willing to sacrifice when needed. She is also a great woman of...

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Special Needs Assistance

Forest Hills, NY

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$19/hr
I took care of children that had developmental challenges. Attention Deficit and Down Syndrome. I am passionate about children and adults that has special needs due to having a brother with Down syndrome. I am also a certified Personal Care Assistant. I am flexible with time, and go the extra mile to accommodate my clients...
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South Richmond Hill, NY

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with special need kids. I worked with kids that has asthma, ADHD, kabuki syndrome, Down syndrome, speech delayed.
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Professional, Compassionate Nanny In Long Beach, NY

Island Park, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Cecilia, but I go by Ceci or Cee for short! I am a professional tattoo artist who recently finished my two year apprenticeship, and I am now searching for the perfect family to grow with, as I have a lifelong passion for childcare. I have over 15 years of paid experience taking care of children of all...
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Long Beach, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Kait, I'm 26 years old and living in Long Beach, NY. I have been working with children and adults with developmental disabilities since I was 14 years old at Camp ANCHOR. Additionally, I am a teachers assistant at a special needs pre-school & do home care for an individual with Down syndrome. I am in the process of...
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Highly Experienced, Fun And Creative Special Educator

Floral Park, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent college graduate with a license in teaching children with disabilities. I also have worked with kids with disabilities my whole life through my brother with Down Syndrome. I have a lot of experience taking care of him as well as other families with children with disabilities.
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New Hyde Park, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have extensive experience supporting individuals with special needs across multiple settings and age groups. I currently work full-time as a behavior technician in both a center and an elementary school, where I implement behavior plans, support skill development, and build meaningful relationships with the individuals I...
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CNA

Flushing, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have cared for children, teens, adults and seniors with down syndrome blindness loss of mobility and The elderly. I took a course as a certified nurse's assistant. I've worked for Medicaid assisting a grown up with down syndrome. I am capable of lifting, bathing, grooming, preparing meals, might housekeeping and I am pet...
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Long Beach, NY

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$20/hr
Current special education teacher in NYCDOE. (8:1:1 grades 3-5) Have experience with students with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, multiple disability, emotional disability and speech and language impairment. Experience teaching reading, math, writing, ADL skills, hygiene, science and social studies. Past...
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Middle Village, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Have am a paraprofessional working with the DOE going on my 6th yr. I have worked closely with children with Autism, I have lived closely with my cousin that has Aspergers and my brother whom has lived all my life with has Down Syndrome. I have alot of compassion and patience with people with disabilities.
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Part-Time/ Full-Time Care Giver

Hempstead, NY

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$20/hr
I have grown up with special needs family members and classmates. I am familiar with down syndrome and autism. My passion for special needs children came in elementary school. In elementary school, the special needs children, most of which were down syndrome, were able to join regular classrooms for half of the day. I enjoyed...
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Flushing, NY

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Beth and I am currently looking for a caregiving position for children or adult with special needs such as but not limited to ADHD, autism, downs syndrome. I have most recently worked with a young lady with autism since she was 13. She's a lot more independent but I still help her on some weekends. I currently...
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Flushing, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years experience with people with disabilities such as down syndrome, blindness, wheelchair-bound. I am also Medicaid certified through CMA. I have a big heart. I'm very patient. I am college. Educated also attended a CNA program, clean drivers license and an American citizen.
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Cindy H

Freeport, NY

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$21/hr
I am a caring compassionate mom of a teen daughter with ASD. I have tons of experience with different disabilities. I am full time caregiver for my sister with Down's Syndrome as well. I was looking for a part time position while my daughter is in school and my sister is at program. Ideally during the hours 9:15 - 2:45 or even...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I have almost 9 years of experience caring for people of different ages with different problems. I worked with a 70-year-old man for 7 years when I was 16. He had medical issues and bone disease, so I was managing his doctor visits and his medicine. I have taken care of my grandmother. Since I was a kid, because she was living...
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Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...

Lauren R. says "I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the...

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