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Curiousity And Kindness: Where It's At!

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a naturally curious and energetic caregiver with more than a decade of experience, having worked with both autistic and neurotypical children, and more recently adding elderly and dementia care to my skill set. My main focus over the years has been guiding individuals with limited expressive language to gain functional...
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Odalys

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated and nurturing caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, including those with special needs. Skilled in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment tailored to each child's unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Known for building strong, trusting...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I am a paraprofessional with years of experience working with children with special needs. I have worked with Autistic , ADHD and many other disabilities. I have a passion helping children reach their full potential and I am very patient and loving person. I promise to care and take care of your love one.
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Caregiver Available To Care For Loved One

Brooklyn, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'm available to care for your loved one I'm extremely patient, loving , caring and will go the extra mile to make sure they are happy and contented. I have dealt with special needs patient before and so I knw I am capable of doing a good job. References available upon request.
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
I grew up with two older siblings who are both on the autism spectrum, and supporting them has been a central part of my life. My sister is high functioning and navigates challenges like understanding verbal and social cues. My brother is low functioning, nonverbal, and requires more hands-on support. Growing up in this...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
My time working as a teaching assistant in a school for special students has prepared me really well for caregiving outside of the school setting. I've supported individuals with a range of disorders & disabilities, so I'm comfortable providing both physical and emotional support. I've worked closely with therapists and...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi! My name is Emma and I just recently moved to Brooklyn. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages and I have extensive experience with children with varying special needs. This is within both a school and athletic setting. I also have experience with babysitting and caregiving children with autism and...
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My Experience

Brooklyn, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm a college student in the psychology field. My hope is to become a mental health therapist for children and adolescents. Because of this, last year, I began my special needs career. I got my license to practice applied behavioral analysis (I am a registered behavioral technician) and my CPR certification. I worked with a...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Adriellen but everyone calls me Adri, I'm 28 years old and I live in Jersey City. I have a degree in Psychology in Brazil, and for that reason I had a lot of contact with special needs during the years I spent in college. I worked in a public health for a couple of years where I followed up children with autism,...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Responsible caregiver with years of experience working with individuals with special needs through child care supervision/services and assisting children with travel and outdoor activities such as sailing etc.
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have served as a care giver for multiple children with special needs. The ages ranged from 4 years old to 11 years old. In addition I cared for 1 young adult in their 20s. It has been a rewarding experience. I believe that caring for those who need a little extra love requires a kind heart, loads of patience and plenty of...
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Certified Teacher Available For Support!

Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Wren (legal firsst name Marie, but I do by my middle name, Wren!) I'm a certified PreK-12 Art Teacher with several years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in educational and community settings. My background includes teaching art in schools and day programs for indivudals with...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$19/hr
I'm mom of special needs kids my self. My daughter is 8 years old she's very smart and is very independent. I'm ready to help other family with all the skills I used to help my daughter.
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Brooklyn, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as a leader, compassionate, and patient I like caring for people with special needs because I can understand the struggle of what it may be like to not be able to perform certain daily activities. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, and keeps both the patient and worker safe and at ease and...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
My educational background and extensive work experience in the field enabled me to gain practical skills in working with children with disabilities. I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently perusing my masters in the same field in addition to specializing on child development. For example, I was able to get...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 5 years of direct clinical work experience in the mental and behavioral health field. I have worked as a behavioral therapist where I applied ABA therapy with my clients. I also Prior to this, I pursued jobs in the care sector - working with adults with multiple disabilities, as well as, nannying and mentoring work. My...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I've spent time working with people with special needs, and it has honestly been one of the most meaningful parts of my life. I show up with a lot of energy, patience, and creativity -- whether we are painting, moving, laughing, or just trying to get through a tough moment together. My background in psychology and art therapy...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
I'm very interested in the full-time caregiver position. I have experience caring for others and I'm patient, reliable, and kind. I'm available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. I'd love to learn more about the position. Thank you.
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Brooklyn, NY

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Hi there, I'm Fae! Working with people with disabilities for the past four years has been the most fulfilling work of my career as a caregiver. As much as I offer to my clients, through attentive listening and logistical support, my clients have taught me the diverse ways that people can experience joy, communicate, and feel...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi families! My name is Shannon, and I'm a pediatric occupational therapist with extensive experience working with children across a variety of ages and needs. Through my work in pediatric settings and schools, I support children in developing skills for play, learning, and daily routines--including fine motor skills, attention,...
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