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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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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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Gisel R.


Bronx, NY

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello I am the oldest of 5 siblings, the youngest was born with ADD/ADHD I help mostly for him. I also had previous jobs with children who've had Down syndrome, Disabled and who are Challenging. I am very patient and very sweet and love working with children with needs!
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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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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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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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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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Casey H.


Jamaica, NY

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

I'm Originally From Long Island New York , I Am Vaccinated.

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Hi ALL My name is Casey, 24 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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Hafsah Z.


New Rochelle, NY

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Sitter And Kid Lover!

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I have three siblings ages 16, 10&21. The 21-year-old has Down Syndrome so I have lots of experience with Special Needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts and Errands. I do not have my own car but I do have my license. I also have 3 years experience in tutoring children as early as elementary to high school. Personally,...
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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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Chris P.


New Rochelle, NY

$30/hr3 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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Skye G.


Riverside, CT

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

5.0

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I have 1 year of experience as a Personal Care Assistant providing individualized home support for a teenager with Down Syndrome. I have also directed and choreographed multiple theatre programs for teens with special needs.
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"Skye worked with my teenage son with Down syndrome for the last 2 to 3 summers where I met her at Drama Rama’s in new Canaan a special-needs theater camp. She was the Director of the special-needs camp and I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Camille N.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-50/hr10 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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Daisy I.


Woodhaven, NY

$15/hr4 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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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

5.0

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

Reviewed by Camille M.

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 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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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I am 22 years old and I am a first year grad student ! I am vaccinated and boosted and I am very Covid-cautious. I have been a caregiver for 9 years now and I love children. I am a very energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16. I love to take kids on outings to parks, museums,...
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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

5.0

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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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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

5.0

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Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
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"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."

Reviewed by Joan R.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 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...
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...

Reviewed by Star K.

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Manhasset, 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.

Skye G.

5.0

Skye worked with my teenage son with Down syndrome for the last 2 to 3 summers where I met her at Drama Rama’s in new Canaan a special-needs theater camp. She was the Director of the special-needs camp and I ended up hiring her recently for one day a week to work with my son after school while...

- Care member

Jenine D.

5.0

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

- Camille M.

Lila K.

5.0

We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars.

- Joan R.

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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