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Melissa M.

Experienced Caregiver Available

Saint James, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am available for recurring jobs or one time sittings. I am active and involved when caring for children. I keep up with high energy kids. I strive to create a safe but fun environment while keeping your child on schedule. I have over 10 years of experience from being a nanny to a caregiver for special needs children with...
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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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Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...

Maureen R. says "We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot;...

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Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.

Holbrook, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
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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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Let Me Care For You or Your Family Member

Smithtown, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I have been doing home care for over six years now. I have had multiple patients but five were more than short term. I have experience with brain trauma, Alzheimer's, dementia, and complete care patients. I have worked on cases with multiple aides as well as multiple nurses. I don't believe there is a patient who I am not...
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Northport, NY

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$20/hr
Hi, I'm an active mother of 5 adult children looking for an afternoon position. I enjoy people of all ages and all circumstances. I was a 5 star Uber driver for 5 years and have no problem with transportation for myself or for the person I am caring for. I currently live in Northport and am a real People person, I look forward...
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Care Taker

Islip Terrace, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have more than 20 years of experience taking care of the elderly. I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation, taken vital signs, & maintained a clean house hold. I've assisted with laundry, meal preps, and much more.
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
One of my previous jobs included working in an ABA Life Skills classroom at Bay Shore School District
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Holbrook, NY

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$17/hr
My name is Tiffany. I'm a 38-year-old mother of 2. I've been in the care. com family for several years, working for 5 families, long term, as a nanny. While I have no formal training working with those with physical/ mental disabilities, I did spend 2 years participating in a hippo therapy program in Texas, worked with a family...
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Happy To Help!

Port Jefferson Station, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I would love to help someone who is in need and be apart of your family. I've had the experience of working with a child who was ADHD and was autistic. My goal is to make someone feel special and love them unconditionally. This job is very rewarding. Ive experience many different family members with disabilities.
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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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Islip Terrace, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with patient with different disabilities diagnosis and I working 8n hospital I have one family have disability diagnostics
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Retired Special Education Teacher

Hauppauge, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired special education teacher with 30+ years of experience. I've worked with children ages 3-21. I am warm, loving, and caring and can provide references.
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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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Central Islip, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I am Edisa. I am very responsible, patient, calm and reliable person who has 3 years of taking care of kids of from infant to teenagers. With me, I will make sure the child will experience the best care and I am willing to do additional tasks if needed. From my experience, I have enjoyed seeing kids learn and grow but I also...
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Medical Assistance

Lake Grove, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the medical field for over 20 years. I am affiliated with Brookhaven hospital and also a Stonybrook University. I have worked on Department Of, Cardiology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and pulmonology working alongside Professor's and Attending's .
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Centereach, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Im warm and caring while being professional with good management skills. I create a fun but safe environment while maintaining order. I understand the importance of keeping things on schedule. I love the outdoors, art and crafts, singing, fitness and trying new activities. I find joy in caring for others and creating a safe...
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Bohemia, NY

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$18/hr
9 years experience
I spent 9 years as a cna and have a special needs daughter. I am very familiar with developmental delays, gtubes ect.
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Brentwood, NY

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$17/hr
I have experience with people with special needs, I work for a company where take care of people with special needs and help shower, feed and do everyday activities with them.
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