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Stephen K.


Floral Park, NY

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Fun And Creative Special Educator

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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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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...
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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I was blessed to have a younger brother who had a slight learning disability when he was growing up. As his older sister, I felt it was my duty to make sure I modified things so that he could understand everything. This experience opened up my eyes to a greater calling to help people of all ages with all types of developmental...
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Chloe T.


Garden City, NY

$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver Of All Ages!

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Hi there! I've worked with children of all ages, including nonverbal children and children with autism. I have also worked with individuals with Down syndrome and visual impairments. My current concentration is with older adults that suffer from dementia, but I also work with older adults whose cognitive abilities remain strong.
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Jennifer H.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-35/hr

Part-Time/ Full-Time Care Giver

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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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Anibelqui P.


Middle Village, NY

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

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As a licensed healthcare professional I have cared for a number of people with special needs including those on the autistic spetrum, downs syndrome, wheelchair bound and other mentally challenging disabilities I feel drawn to help people as they deserve the best quality of life and would do my best to serve them and their...
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Maria D.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have joined the care network in order to find placement in a job that is more meaningful than simply a job but that is rewarding through the work I will be doing and the relationships we build. I come from a background of care taking through life experience. I am a mother of one daughter that is now 22. I am the youngest of...
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Chris P.


Little Neck, NY

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic And Enthusiastic Caregiver/Manny

4.7

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I work as a caregiver companion/mentor for young adults, teens with and without special needs. Currently I take care of a 26-year-old young adult male with special needs who is none verbal. I absolutely love my job and the fulfillment it brings. I help on a part-time basis two semi verbal special needs 14-year-olds. With each I...
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"Chris is so great with our special-needs son! Our son is super demanding and Chris is always one step ahead of him. He has a natural ability with Special Needs kids and is able to meet them where they are...

Reviewed by Suzannah F.

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Hardai B.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-25/hr

Special Needs Assistance

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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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Camille N.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

NYC Creative & Active Babysitter And Nanny

5.0

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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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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Certified General/Special Education Teacher Seeking Part-time Employment

5.0

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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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"I was very cautious of who I would hire to watch my 11 year old son who has autism. I felt it had to be someone very patient and had knowledge of the disorder. I have to say that it had to be God who put this...

Reviewed by Marisol A.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

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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...

Reviewed by Star K.

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

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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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Rufina P.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr • 8 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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Richard G.


Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr • 10 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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Desiree R.


Brooklyn, NY

$27-37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Helping People Live Fulfilling Lives

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Dedicated Special Needs Caregiver With 10+ years of experience caring for individuals with disabilities, I am passionate about empowering others to live fulfilling lives. Through compassionate support and personalized care, I help those with special needs achieve maximum independence based on their unique abilities. With...
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Lexi B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 3 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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Hey! My name is Sage. I have worked with special needs children and teens for 7+ years. My first experience with special needs child care was babysitting for a 7-year-old with Down's syndrome. I also taught drama at a school in Bali that specialized in children with learning differences. My last nanny job had a child who had...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Floral Park, NY

Chris P.

5.0

Chris is so great with our special-needs son! Our son is super demanding and Chris is always one step ahead of him. He has a natural ability with Special Needs kids and is able to meet them where they are emotionally and socially and then also push them in the right direction so that they can...

- Suzannah F.

Mary Rose P.

5.0

I was very cautious of who I would hire to watch my 11 year old son who has autism. I felt it had to be someone very patient and had knowledge of the disorder. I have to say that it had to be God who put this young lady in our path. I simply cannot say enough about Mary Rose and what she has...

- Marisol A.

Claire A.

5.0

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 for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend Claire!

- Star K.

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