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Elise O.


Purchase, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I Have Been A One On One Teacher Aide With A Special Needs Student (age 8) For Three Years.

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I have been working as a One to One Teacher Aide for an 8-year-old Autistic student in a public school district. I enjoy seeing this student progress and smile throughout the day. My passion is assisting this child to be successful in school and in life. I have lots of experience in teaching life skills as this is taught daily.
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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

5.0

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I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
5.0
"Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son...

Reviewed by Ziyang N.

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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

5.0

(6)

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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,...
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."

Reviewed by Joan R.

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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

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I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Reviewed by Beth O.

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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

5.0

(1)

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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time...

Reviewed by Amanda J.

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Gloria C.


Greenwich, CT

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Friendly Care

5.0

(1)

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Extensive experience with special needs from 0-22 years old. Certified on behavioral health and wellness. ADDH NOW. to mention a few
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Elizabeth E.


Stamford, CT

$50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

5.0

(1)

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I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Skye G.


Riverside, CT

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

5.0

(1)

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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.
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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lena S.


Mount Vernon, NY

$17-22/hr

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5.0

(1)

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I have cared for several children and babies with special needs such as Autism, ADD, OCD, cleft lip & pallets, speech delays, cognitive disabilities & much more. Please feel free to ask any questions .
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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School Or Before School Provider.

5.0

(1)

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I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
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Sarah M.


Pleasantville, NY

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Special Education Teacher

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative....

Reviewed by Douglas M.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

5.0

(5)

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I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Reviewed by Alistair B.

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Geremias J.


Eastchester, NY

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Take Care Of Who Matters First

5.0

(2)

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As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...

Reviewed by Care member

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Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

(2)

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I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies ... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."

Reviewed by Esba P.

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Jessamine C.


Mount Vernon, NY

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Former Live In Nanny, I Am Infant Qualified And I Have Special Needs Experience

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My name is Jessamine, I'm 25 y old, Bilingual nanny. I am CPR/first aid certified and fully vaccinated. April 2019- March 2021: I started to take care of a 12-month-old baby girl and a 6-year-old boy on spectrum autism. My main responsibilities were to feed them, breakfast lunch and dinner, prepare the older son's lunch box,...
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Nicky V.


Stamford, CT

$18-50/hr9 yrs exp

Care For Pets, Children (with And Without Special Needs), Homes, And Errands

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STAMFORD I have two years of experience at a pre-kindergarten day care, two years of experience as a special needs aide, five years of experience as head camp counselor overseeing 20-25 children, a one year of experience working in a private residence as a nanny. In addition to that, I have also lived with pets my entire life...
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Samantha B.


Stamford, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student Looking For Part-Time Job!

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Hello! My name is Samantha and I am a graduate student pursuing a career in occupational therapy in which I wish to work with children with special needs. I have had a plethora of experiences working with children, in particular working at preschools, internships at schools, teaching swim lessons, and babysitting. In regards to...
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Samantha D.


Stamford, CT

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

You're Heart In Human Form

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Hello there, I have worked as a caregiver for both children and adults for about 10 years now, and I have experience with physical as well as mental disorders. From autism, developmental delays, and behavioral I can provide support. I recently underwent training on how to be a first responder in medical emergencies while working...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Purchase, NY

Annette Y.

5.0

Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...

- Ziyang N.

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.

Marie L.

4.0

Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing.

- Beth O.

Debbie F.

5.0

Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is so patient with him. Highly...

- Amanda J.

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

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