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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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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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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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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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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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

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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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Camille N.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr • 6 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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"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...

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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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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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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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Brenda R.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Funny, Outgoing, Experienced Educator

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Hi! My name is Brenda. New Yorker with a passion for humans. I am honest, fun loving traveler, an art enthusiast, adventure connoisseur, foodie extraordinaire, eclectic , nature loving, multi-cultural urban hippie. Extremely resourceful, Cooking and creating are two of my favorite things. I've been in child care for 25 plus...
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Amy H.


Plainview, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

College Educated Special Needs Childcare Provider

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Hi! My name is Amy. I have a BA from LIU in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I taught nursery school for over 15 yrs, toddlers-Pre-K. Since 2007, I have been employed with the Hicksville SD, as a Certified Special Education Assistant weekday mornings since 2007-Present For the last 12 years, I have worked with children...
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Aurelia J.


Rego Park, NY

$30-35/hr

Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

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Hello, My name is Aurelia and I am originally from Poland. My experience caring for individuals with special needs comes from my own role as a mom of a daughter with Down Syndrome. As an educator ( I am a Suzuki Violin certified teacher), I was always interested in creating fun, engaging and educational activities for my...
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Ariela M.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Special Needs

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Hello, my name is Ariela and I am here to serve your family by providing excellent, compassionate care. I am currently completing my last year of my Masters program for Social Work. My undergraduate degree in Psychology included training and education in childhood developmental psychology and various disorders that affect...
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Michelle W.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Families

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Hello, I have been working with children with special needs for 8 years. I have worked in a childcare setting as well as provided private care. I have experience with children with food allergies, Down's syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, seizure disorders and eating disorders. I enjoy taking children outside for...
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Amira W.


Brooklyn, NY

$18-30/hr • 6 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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Dani S.


Brooklyn, NY

$19-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Teacher Dani

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Hello! My name is Dani, and I am a certified special education teacher I'm district 75! I work primarily with students with severe disabilities in elementary school such as autism, Down syndrome, multiple disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. I currently teach a 6:1:1 3rd-5th grade class, but I have taught all...
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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$24-40/hr • 5 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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