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Maria D.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr10 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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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/hr2 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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My 16-year-old brother has a duel diagnosis of severe Down syndrome and Autism. I have been taking care of him for as long as I remember. He made me realize that I have a passion for wanting to teach to Special needs children.
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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr10 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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Stephen K.


Floral Park, NY

$16-21/hr1 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/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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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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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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"Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced,...

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$10-15/hr10 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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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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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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Joshua I.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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Hello! I have three years of experience working with a boy with Angelman's Syndrome. I find helping a person with Special Abilities to be fun, challenging, and immensely rewarding. I enjoy being supportive and creating a safe space for someone to relax and be themselves while also gently pushing them toward achieving their...
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Michelle W.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-25/hr8 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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Ariela M.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-35/hr1 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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Karen V.


Manhasset, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Mom And Teachers Assistant Who Loves Children

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I have raised three children, one with autism (who is doing amazing) and two with ADD. Now that they are more independent, I currently work in a school with children with varying special needs. I have experience with all types of needs including non verbal, Down's syndrome, autism and mute children. I am available evenings and...
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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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Casey H.


Jamaica, NY

$35-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced & Loving

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Hi ALL My name is Casey, 23 years old and from Long Island New York I am of Jamaican and Cuban descent. I'm VERY patient, loving, fun, responsible, ACTIVE, creative, and organized. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives, I am passionate about what I do. I majored in nursing at...
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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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