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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Fiona

Merrick, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I am a caring and active individual invested in creating a safe space for your child to learn & grow! All About Me: - Currently pursuing a combined doctorate in School and Clinical Child Psychology at Pace University. - Villanova University 2022 grad, majored in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Counseling. - Work...
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Merrick, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 25 years of experience working with children between the ages from newborn-20. An experienced professional in working with students with diverse abilities and disabilities. I am dedicated to creating inclusive and supporting learning environments. My philosophy revolves around fostering a sense of empowerment and self...
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I have cared for children between the ages of infant to 10 in both in a UPK and group home setting. This includes behavioral intervention, documenting, social skill workshops , and overall self care. I have also ran a homeless shelter for teens and young women with mental difficulties with the inclusion of anger management and...
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Amityville, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Need Help?

Levittown, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Nanny for over 16 years with experience with infants to teens. The past 5 years I have also worked with a high functioning Austic boy who was 13 when I started. I got him from bus after school and kept him busy till aid arrived.. we did puzzles.. games.. talked about his day.
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Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...

Melissa G. says "I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly...

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Part-Time Or Full Time Babysitter/Nanny Available For All Children; Specialty In Special Needs

New Hyde Park, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
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I've been caring for children from birth through mid-high school for almost 10 years. I have been a babysitter, nanny and tutor for children with special needs of all ranges of degrees, as well as with four or more children at a time. I have an extensive resume ready for your viewing with a complete list of references. I...
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CPR. NURSE ASSISTANT. RN

Freeport, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Ability to move, good experience all ages. Currently working in Hospital. Good references. I can drive anywhere.
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Nurturing Caregiver

Massapequa Park, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Mayra and I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver for seniors and kids/adults with special needs. I have a lot of experience working with kids with autism especially. Because I've been in this field for so long I understand that each kid is different and unique in their own way so I love to apply my...
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Amityville, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hi there! My name is Natalia and I'm 25 years old. I have about 7 years of paid experience with children 3 of which I worked with kids that have developmental disabilities.
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Plainview, NY

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$19/hr
I have worked with special needs kids and know how to deal with behaviors and meltdowns. I have experience with feeding, changing, playing and taking care of kids with special needs! Ask me if you have any questions.
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Glen Oaks, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
NYC Public High School Teacher currently in a 12:1:4 with medically fragile teens (District 75, JFK Jr. School) Former BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) (Certification expired due to medical leave - breast cancer survivor, 12 years strong) ABA Supervisor at A to Z Child Development (Early Intervention) Extensive...
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Get To Know Me

Westbury, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I've worked in direct support for individuals with special needs for about 4 years. I've traveled to many homes and helped out with everyday activities such as bathing, eating and administering medications. I enjoy being apart of someone's day and helping make their lives easier! I aspire to make a difference one day at a...
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Rosedale, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Rheanna. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker,...
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Hempstead, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with people with special needs for 5 years and it has been a great experience because at the same time you get to learn new things which is good because I love to learn new things and I love to help others.
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1x1 Aid Looking For Extra Hours

Wantagh, NY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I work in an ABA classroom, as a 1X1 aid and I am looking for xtra hours on weekends. I have worked with children who're very low function, have seizures and need medicine administered as well as high function children who need help with social skills. Any and All is really good with me! There is no challenge I am unwilling to...
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Homecare, Housekeeping & Holistic Health Needs

Massapequa, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
-Helping likeminded people to "Improve Well-being & Achieve Their Goals" Independent Contractor accepting live-in and non-live in positions Available regular and flexible hours to meet your holistic need and goals Offering personalized holistic services in the following areas: Homecare, Senior Care, Natural, Preventative Care,...
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Rockville Centre, NY

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$55/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching students with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based on...
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