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Bella M.


Briarcliff Manor, NY

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Bella

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Hi I'm Bella! I'm 19 and a rising junior at the University of Vermont studying psychology. I am interested in any kind of summer babysitting or home work including house or dog sitting. I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs doing babysitting and tutoring. I have access to a car and am willing to...
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Amanda F.


Purchase, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experience

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!

Recent review:

5.0
Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!

Reviewed by Care member

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Santa M.


West Harrison, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.

Recent review:

5.0
Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.

Reviewed by Amber B.

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Stephanie B.


Tarrytown, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...

Recent review:

5.0
I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right...

Reviewed by Kavita A.

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Amanda R.


West Harrison, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Passionate Babysitter Or Nanny

5.0

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Hello parents! I have been caring for children for the last 13 years! I have done everything from occasional date night babysitting to being a full time live-in nanny, watching up to three children at a time, ranging in age from eight months to 15 years. I have experience with twins and children with special needs (autism and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I recently interviewed Mandy for a part-time nanny position with our family. Although I didn’t hire Mandy (our circumstances changed and we were no longer looking to hire someone), I wanted to share here that...

Reviewed by Care member

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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...

Recent review:

5.0
Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my...

Reviewed by Leilani D.

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Cara D.


Mount Kisco, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Senior, Elementary Education Major, Babysitter

5.0

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My name is Cara and I am a full time 3rd grade teacher during the school year. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am now 29-years-old. I have worked with children of all ages (from 1-month-old and up). I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs, ranging from autism-spectrum...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls...

Reviewed by Rebecca M.

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Viergelie M.


Garnerville, NY

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

(1)

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I have experience working with children with special needs such as Autism, Asperger's, and other disabilities. Also I've worked more than 26 years as a caregiver. I am CNA and CPR certified. It would be a great pleasure to continue supporting and caring for those with special needs.
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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$35-50/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...

Recent reviews:

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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Carolyn C.


Tarrytown, NY

$51/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
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Michelle H.


Garnerville, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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I have roughly been caring for our seniors for 20 years. I began this endeavor in honor of my Grandmother. I will never forget the first time she didn't know where she was. I cared for her for many years. I have experience in multiple sclerosis patients, special needs and dementia and Alzheimer's. I take great joy in being able...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I can not thank Michelle enough. She saved my life in more ways than one. I am re-finding my happiness, which Michelle is key in this process. Michelle continues to remind me that I have a voice and have the...

Reviewed by Joann R.

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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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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

5.0

(1)

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I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked at Orange Ulster Boces as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome and mentally delayed. I currently work at...
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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,

Recent review:

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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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!

Recent review:

5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

Reviewed by Care member

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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...

Recent review:

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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Alexa B.


White Plains, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced & Fun Sitter For All Ages

5.0

(2)

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I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated in 2022 from Ithaca College where I studied Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish and am currently in graduate school at Lehman College getting my Master's degree. Because of this, I am only looking for a occasional sitting opportunities. I have over 7 years of babysitting...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My family has been lucky to have Alexa as our babysitter this past summer. She is incredibly patient, attentive, and communicative. I am a nervous parent, but feel very safe leaving my 2 kids in her care. When...

Reviewed by Carolyn L.

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Rene W.


Nanuet, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I started looking after kids from the age of 15. I'm very patient and open-minded. I love to participate in activities with the kids. I have a very broad perspective on kids as I have experience with both my own country and in America. I have also dealt with kids with special needs. I'm mostly interested to help on the...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Audrey L.


Ossining, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Infant and Young Children Childcare

5.0

(2)

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I am qualified and love working with any children, and I have experience with special needs. I've worked at The School For the Deaf in White Plains, NY and also have grown up deaf. I now have a cochlear implant, so that my hearing is in the 90% range. My hearing problems have made me extremely visual and super-aware in...

Recent review:

5.0
She's very reliable and works hard and cares.

Reviewed by Gregory D.

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Elise D.


West Nyack, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm, And Caring Sitter

4.0

(4)

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I am a dedicated and caring babysitter with years of experience; including with multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I truly love the children I work with. Safety, fun, and learning are my top priorities. I'm fully COVID-vaccinated (Pfizer), CPR-certified, comfortable with pets, and have a flexible schedule.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Elise was the nanny for our son for about a month when he was 7 months old until she was offered a position through her college. She built a quick relationship with him and he lit up around her. She was very...

Reviewed by Lauren B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Briarcliff Manor, NY

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!

- Care member

Santa M.

5.0

Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.

- Amber B.

Stephanie B.

5.0

I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family.

- Kavita A.

Amanda R.

5.0

I recently interviewed Mandy for a part-time nanny position with our family. Although I didn’t hire Mandy (our circumstances changed and we were no longer looking to hire someone), I wanted to share here that my interaction with her was extremely positive. Her references spoke very highly of her,...

- Care member

Grace S.

5.0

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...

- Leilani D.

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