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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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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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Rufina P.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr10 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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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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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...
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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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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

5.0

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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 is wonderful, and I would highly recommend working with her! Anita came over in advance of a date night and took the time to get to know our 1 year old, building trust and comfort level with him. He is...

Reviewed by Julia M.

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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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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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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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Marley C.


Hoboken, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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I am a graduate of High School in Medford, New Jersey. All four years of high school I was an active member in Buddies Club and continue to be a member of the Buddies Club chapter at college. I am very passionate about caring for those with special needs. One of my best friends throughout high school had Down Syndrome. Working...
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Pari K.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi! I am currently a graduate student living in nyc working towards my masters of social work (MSW)! I am a driven, hard-working, empathetic and passionate individual. I have expereince working with those with special needs; including spending 4 summers volunteering at a sleepaway camp for those with special needs, working at...
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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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Allie H.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

K-8 Certified Teacher With Psychology Background

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I am a certified K-8 teacher, with a Master's in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in psychology. I currently teach elementary reading in Chattanooga and am looking for a nannying job during the summer months while school is out. I have experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, and babysitting children between the ages of...
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Erin A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Both of my nephews are autistic- one is severe an the other mild. They are 12 and 4 years old. I have cared for them myself multiple times. I have also volunteered with an equine therapy program to assist children with autism and down syndrome as well as physical disabilities.
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Daniella D.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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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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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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Lexi B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr3 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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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr

Comfortable And Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children

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I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
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Danielle C.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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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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Elizabeth M.


Long Island City, NY

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelors in Psychology in 2018. I have worked with children and adults with developmental disabilites including autism and down syndrome as an in home aid and behavioral health technician. I also experience with individuals with physcial...

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