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Julissa M.

Port Jefferson, NY

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$23/hr
9 years experience
I have learnt how to be patient and also supportive I'm responsible I also provide a comforting presence I offer emotional support, encouragement and companionship to the disabled individual. My job includes preparing meals and managing other household duties.
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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Coram, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am Kiara I am 21-year-old and I have my bachelor degree in Social Work from Stonybrook University. I am dedicated and compassionate caregiver. I have hands-on experience working with both children and adults with IDD/Developmental disabilities, including autism, down syndrome. My journey in this work began in...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
I am well comfortable caring for children and / or teenagers with physical and / or mental disabilities.
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Sitter Who Has Experience With Special Needs

Sound Beach, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience caring full time for children with learning, physical and or emotional disabilities. I also have experience with hearing impaired and can sign. I am currently a care taker for a 3-year-old boy who requires physical therapy, occupational therapy, special...
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My Bio

Medford, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
My name Cassandra W., I have been working for Eastern Suffolk Boces for 5 years, and children are my absolute passion. I work at an elementary school and work with children with autism, ADHD, aspergers, behavioral, etc.. I am very energetic, very positive, uplifting, enjoy what I do. I take care of children like they are my own....
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Medford, NY

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$16/hr
I have some experience with special needs but am a very attentive person and have spent years caring for children.
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Special needs caregiver.

Medford, NY

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$25/hr
Hello! I taught English part time at local colleges for 20 years, and my children are grown. Both have high functioning autism and I am familiar with behavior plans, IEP process, etc. I am kind, patient, educated, fit and mature. I love to sit on the floor and play games and make crafts and be outdoors. I will tidy up without...
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Centereach, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
"My experience as a caregiver and companion includes seven years in a life skills class, where I worked with autistic children and children with Down syndrome. I also served as a Spanish translator. Additionally, I have three years of experience in hospice care and five years as a home health aide. I am passionate about engaging...
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Coram, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the healthcare field with special needs for over 15 years.
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Nanny For Children Of All Ages

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 15 + years of experience with children of all ages (in schools and in home setting)..~ including high-functioning Autism, Aspergers) I am looking for work during the week anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. I am available for PART time work I also have general office skills, can assist with light...
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Coram, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
My experience and drive with caring for the special needs population derived from my close relationship to my best friends' brother. Helping him with daily activities and more importantly building a friendship drove me to work in this field and start my career at Maryhaven Center of Hope. I worked at Maryhaven for several...
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Young, Strong and Energetic

Miller Place, NY

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$15/hr
I have worked with children for the last seven years and I have experience dealing with children with all needs. I enjoy sports, working out, writing, the beach, poetry and spending time with children teaching.
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Direct Support Professional

Coram, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a direct care support professional. I've been doing this field for 3 years. I absolutely love it. I adore working with adults. I do have CPR on first. Aid training. I have some experience in certain things. I have done seizure attendance. Where if a individual was having a seizure? I would time it and report it to nursing....
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Centereach, NY

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$22/hr
I have 9 years experience and would love to continue assisting people become more independent in their community
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Special Needs Care Giver

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have experience with special needs children and cared for a autistic boy for several years. On a fill in basis, I also care for a special needs adults. My past experience includes working and caring for a disabled patient for 4 Years and was paid by Workers Compensation Unit with the NY Transit Authority.
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Selden, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I currently work for UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) in Hauppaug. June 30 2014- present. I have work on day treatment side assisting with feeding and toileting for the first 4 years the last year I moved to day rehabilitation side also assisting with feeding and toileting. In 2019 I transferred and I am currently working as the...
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Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
I'm an childhood psychology and education major at Molloy University with personal and hands-on experience supporting individuals with special needs. As someone with ADHD and autism myself, I understand the importance of patience, empathy, and individualized care. I've babysat a child with ADHD and trained my anxious cat to...
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Soy Hha Cuidador De Adultos Mayor Certificado Aqui En New York,

Selden, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Soy responsable, amable, sociable, soy empatico y siempre hare bien mi trabajo dios es bueno, actualmente cuido a un paciente el puede dar buenas referencias de mi, me gustaria que me la oportunidad,
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