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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

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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

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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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Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr6 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...

Reviewed by Marisol A.

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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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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

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

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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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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Hannah G.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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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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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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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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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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Ashley R.


New York, NY

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

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Children and adults living with disabilities and special needs have unique care requirements. I specialize in home day and evening care. I provide comprehensive case management and support for children and adults. I provide patients with the care they need and the support they deserve. I am a nurse assistant, in school training...
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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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Hope S.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Excited Part-Time Care Giver

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I am a energetic, enthusiastic college student who has a passion for working with kids experiencing special needs. I have previous experience working with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. I am currently going to school for theatre so I especially love imagination play. I am able to work with any age and am excited to...
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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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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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Eloise S.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Upper East Side Babysitter

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Hello, my name is Eloise, I'm 26 years old and was born and raised on the upper east side of Manhattan. I speak English and French fluently and Spanish conversationally. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of 18 months, and have taken care of children with autism and down syndrome through volunteer work. I'm...
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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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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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