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Maria B.

Hackensack, NJ

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Loving and patient caregiver with years of experience working with children of all abilities, including neurotypical kids and those with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I'm deeply passionate about creating safe, joyful spaces where every child feels seen, valued, and supported. Known for building...
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Outgoing Special Education Major

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...

Sarupa W. says "Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old...

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Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I am currently a speech language pathologist at NYC. I do have my own private practice and have availability to take on additional speech therapy clients (child-adult). I graduated with my Masters in Communication Sciences and...

Star K. says "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...

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I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
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For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

Wallington, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs for about 6 years. I have experience feeding, bathing, clothing, teaching, and working closely with children and young adults with various exceptionalities. I am in school to be a special educator and have knowledge on the characteristics of students and children with...
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Part Time Caregiver

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Beyond my 10 years experience in general childcare I have worked with children who have down syndrome and ADHD. My brother is Autistic with high assistance needs so I have a lifetime of experience with Autism spectrum disorder and what it means to be a good caretaker. I am a patient and fast learner, who always strives to treat...
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Full Time Caregiver

Bloomfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with different special needs. When I was working in the elementary school, I shadowed a little girl that had down syndrome. I would take her to all her specials and accompany her during lunchtime. I would help her interact with the other children and assist her in her academics. I would also maintain...
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PT/FT Registered Personal Care Assistant

New York, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
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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New York, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
My name is Jackson. I an originally from Kentucky. Since graduating college, I have been traveling abroad and working, mostly as an English teacher. I have diverse experience working with individuals with special needs from infancy to adulthood. These experiences began as a child, having a close relationship with a cousin who is...
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Part Time Care Giver

New York, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with and taught students on the Autism spectrum. I have worked at Easter Seals camp where I worked with campers with Down syndrome, and I have worked with children with Cerebral palsy.
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New Milford, NJ

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$30/hr
1 year experience
My name is Sarah and I am a 25-year-old English Language Arts teacher. During the school year, I teach 10th grade English in Newark, NJ. I am currently searching for a summer job; I am available from late July to mid-August. I have experience working with children with special needs in multiple settings. In the past, I have...
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Special Needs Advocate / Former Teacher / Cross-Cultural Communicator

New York, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
My name is Jackson. I an originally from Kentucky. Since graduating college, I have been traveling abroad and working, mostly as an English teacher. I have diverse experience working with individuals with special needs from infancy to adulthood. These experiences began as a child, having a close relationship with a cousin who is...
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Part-Time Babysitter Available In June, Full-time In July!

Haworth, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a Junior at Ithaca College studying Occupational Therapy, and I LOVE children! I have been a camp counselor for kids ages 10-13, but because I need to take a summer class, I will be in Ithaca for the summer and I'd love to have kids to keep me smiling through my Anatomy class. I can work with kids ages 4 and up! I am very...
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EXPERIENCED, UPBEAT SPECIAL NEEDS TUTOR & SITTER

New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
It has extensive information about my many services ** I Will Always Do My Best To Work With Your Budget** I am a tutor and award-winning writer (Prose Fellowship- NJ State Arts Council for YA fiction), more. I have over 15 years of child care and tutoring experience:. with Special Needs...
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Professional Biography

Englewood, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi all! My name is Liliana, but most call me Lily. I have been a home health aid for over a decade (14 years to be exact.) I have worked primarily with adults and seniors, but also have my fair share of experience with child care. I have experience with all different types of medical conditions e. g: MS, anxiety disorder,...
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Fair Lawn, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. I have been working as a Lead Teacher at Cadence Academy Preschool since...
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Special Needs Babysitter

New York, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have spent a lot of time since childhood with kids with special needs. My father (author) opened several speech therapy clinics around the country for kids with disabilities, and I was lucky enough to be able to spend time with them. During my adult life I've had the pleasure of babysitting for kids with autism and down...
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After School Care Available

Kearny, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been working with individuals with special needs for 10 years. I have worked in group homes and day programs for adults with various cognitive disabilities. I most recently worked in a school for communication and intellectual disabilities, where I taught children of various ages with various diagnoses, such as hearing...
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have had the pleasure of working with many children of all ages. Specifically, I have experience working in schools, clinics, and as a personal care assistant for children with special needs. Diagnoses ranged from Prader-Willi Syndrome, ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, CP, varying developmental disabilities, and more. I have a...
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Sara F.

Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and...

- Sarupa W.

Claire A.

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...

- Star K.

Jenine D.

Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!

- Camille M.

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