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Rosangel C.

East Elmhurst, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, sweet, friendly I like caring for people with special needs because I'm looking for a job that stabilizes ability I started caring for people with special needs when I was 10 In my spare time, I like to go to eat One thing you should know about me is I love to read
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Nataly M.

East Elmhurst, NY

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
I would love to care for a special needs child as I believe they are the true definition to love and kindness. They are full of joy and it wouldn't make me more glad to be part of something remarkable such as a change in their lives.
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Jayde H.

East Elmhurst, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm Jayde I am a kind attentive reliable person willing to care for your family as they are my own. I have experience with both children and adults with special needs in both a professional and residential setting.
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Merlyn Betzaida M.

Caregiver Or Therapeutic Companion

East Elmhurst, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
I offer a responsible, detailed service tailored to the needs of each client. I am located in Queens, New York, and I gladly travel to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, or within an hour of my distance. At the moment I only speak Spanish, but I am currently studying English. I team up with another girl so that in your case...
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Karen R.

East Elmhurst, NY

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$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I've been a childcare provider for over five years, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I enjoy creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and play. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I believe in open communication with parents. I follow their lead when it comes to...
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Malika J.

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
I am a loving and patient Nanny with four years of experience providing compassionate care to children, including those with special needs such as Autism and behavioral challenges. My background includes extensive training in child development and a previous role as a Child Protective Specialist. I also hold a Bachelor's degree...

Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Malika. She connected with my very shy toddler who typically does not warm up to anyone quickly, in addition to...

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Rosalyn G.

Looking For A Caring Family.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! My name is Rosalyn. I am a certified teacher with my P-3 license and special education. I am currently a teacher in a self-contained SLD classroom. I am looking for an after-school and/or Saturday position. I can help children in struggling subjects. If your child has special needs and needs extra guidance, please let me...

Care Member says "Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family....

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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Bettina I.

I Was A Nanny And A Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have an experience with elderly care, nanny/babysitting job and housekeeping. For child care experience: I have 3 years of experience to kids ages 7months to 8 years old. What I do: - prepare meals - bathe/shower - light housekeeping - kids laundry - arrange playdates and fun activities (basketball/playground) -...

Alex A. says "People person and very much reliable. We love her!"

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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...

Andrea F. says "Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel...

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Diane T.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...

Care Member says "Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They...

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
specialized care
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Caroll K. says "I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible,...

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Viana V.

Where I Began

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins. For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...

Roni M. says "Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She...

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Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Christine W.

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Caroline H. says "We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt...

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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of experience in childcare and with special needs. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training milestones, Montessori, and baby...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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Cheyenne W.

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Andre G. says "Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

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Lia P.

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...

Aleksandr M. says "Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she...

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Malika J.

We have had a wonderful experience with Malika. She connected with my very shy toddler who typically does not warm up to anyone quickly, in...

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Rosalyn G.

Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of...

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Nita S.

We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been...

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