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60 special needs child care are listed in Ridgewood, NY
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 3 years
Special needs child care in Ridgewood, NY
Maya N.
Queens Village, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."
Reviewed by Valerie B.
Oscar R.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
12+ Years Experience Of Direct Support For Variety Of Developmental Disabilities
5.0
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I have over 10 yrs of experience in providing supports and care for children and adults with PDD and ASD. I've received training in ABA therapy and have extensive work history with a focus on daily life goals, as well as music therapy (I play and teach several instruments), cooking, outdoor activities, and exercise (I...
5.0
"Oscar is a very well-rounded person. He takes his job seriously. He has a calm approach to challenges. He is astute."
Reviewed by Megan I.
5.0
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I would like to take the opportunity to state my strong interest in caring for elder, special needs, nanny and babysitter. I am a reliable, calm, confident and an organized individual with experience such as part-time, full-time and live-in capacities caregiver. Currently, I am fully available. I live a smoke-free and drug-free...
5.0
"Althea was very accommodating and has an excellent background. She was punctual, and knowledgeable in her field. Our needs changed so we were unable to hire her, but she will certainly be a wonderful asset to...
Reviewed by Julieta F.
5.0
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I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...
Krystal W.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 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...
Ralph T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, My name is Ralph. I grew up with my grandmother and the elderly in my family while my parents worked overseas, which made me grow close and have a soft spot for our elders. I love being a caregiver because it makes me fulfilled to care and help someone on a personal level. I have experience as a caregiver in New York for...
3.7
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My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
5.0
"Natalia is a fantastic caregiver and person. She worked with my adult daughter with special needs for a little over three months. During that time, we found her to be caring, warm, punctual, intelligent, and...
Reviewed by Lewis K.
5.0
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Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie is a gem. He's calm and has nerves of steel. He helped me move my elderly father with dementia from one apartment to another. He was gracious, incredibly patient, and completely rolled with things, even...
Reviewed by Jill G.
Melissa H.
New York, NY
$75-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I have been working with children and young adults with Special Needs for over 10 years now, teaching for over 20. As former teaching fellow for students with special needs, certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, and teaching at the Quad Preparatory School, I am uniquely qualified...
5.0
"Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son...
Reviewed by Barry K.
Giselle R.
New York, NY
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a certified trained Nanny with Medical studies as an LPN. I have more than 20 years of experience. I am CPR- AED- First Aid certified in infants, adolescents, adults and elderly. I am bilingual English and Spanish. I am also available for late evenings, weekend and date nights with advance notice. I have lots of experience...
5.0
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I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years.
Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment.
I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
5.0
"There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem...
Reviewed by Melissa L.
5.0
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I am a bilingual special education teacher currently working in a third grade class. I used to work at a camp for kids with special needs and volunteered with the Friendship Circle and best buddies to provide companionship for children with special needs. I also used to tutor a young boy with special needs through an after...
Kathleen R.
Jersey City, NJ
$10-15/hr
5.0
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My student teaching in the Fall of 2015 took place at Rosa Parks elementary in Middletown, Ohio (greater Cincinnati area), it was along side a third and fourth grade intervention specialist. I taught a total of 21 students, 16 which were on my specific caseload. I focused mainly on math and reading intervention, as well as...
5.0
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Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in...
Reviewed by Lavinia M.
Lendy S.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced In Special Needs/ CNA With A BS In Health And Human Services
5.0
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I am currently employed at HHC was employed at Nursing Facility for 16 yrs
I have one on one recreation activities experienced. I am an experienced CNA/Recreation Aide. I have experienced as Medical Assistant/Physical Therapy Aide. I have experienced with ID/DD population as a Community Habilitation Counselor, DSP and can...
5.0
"Lendy is the utmost professional. She is always willing to go the extra mile and provides a service with a smile. It is unfortunate that we do not have more people like Lendy. A willing worker that dedicate...
Reviewed by Isolina O.
5.0
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I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs.
I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs
I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa is always punctual and she's extremely hardworking. Absolutely reliable with any task. She is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is always eager to help, even after working hours, and her...
Reviewed by Candela A.
Olawale E.
Forest Hills, NY
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."
Reviewed by Oluwabukola O.
Renee L.
Oakland Gardens, NY
$17-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
3.7
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In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Ridgewood, NY
Maya N.
5.0
Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son.
- Valerie B.
Oscar R.
5.0
Very dependable, kind, caring, patient, really cut out for this kind of work.
- Richard I.
Althea S.
5.0
Even though Our time didn't fit Althea 'availability therefore Althea can not accept the job ; Althea was very punctual, compassionate and eager to help . I highly recommend Althea and in the future if necessary , I will reach out to her again myself .
- Jenna Y.
Natalia R.
5.0
Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She is reliable, responsible and caring.
- Victoria G.
Bellie T.
5.0
Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during his rehabilitation and cares to see him improving. We are very happy he is on our team and our brother responds very well with him. :)
- Shpresa B.