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Nadia A.
East Elmhurst, NY
$18-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have been consistently babysitting my nephew since he was born in 2016. I have also been a substitute teacher for approx. 1 year; I had experience with students from K-8. Additionally, I have worked as a direct support professional and that involved working with kids that had special needs/development disabilities.
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Hello, I'm a mom and also a prek teacher, I also have my masters in early childhood education and I am well versed and certified in CPR. I have worked with children from all ages for almost 2 decades. I have experience in all things, whether it is from light house keeping to special needs children. I am looking for weekend /...
5.0
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Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 25 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist in feeding...
5.0
"Sherolyn is a good person. Knows how to do her job. She is helpful. She was a Certified Nurses Aid when I was introduced to her. I hired her to help me with my father. After he passed away, I had her help...
Reviewed by Pablo S.
5.0
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I am currently looking for part-time work in the mornings, evenings, and weekends.
(Morning work preferably in Bushwick, Bedstuy, or Ridgewood)
Hi there! I am a former preschool teacher with 7 years of childcare experience under my belt. Before moving into early childhood education I babysat and nannied for various NYC...
5.0
"Claire has been a life saver when we need someone last minute. She is great with the kids and the dog. She is punctual and dependable and I would rehire her."
Reviewed by Allison T.
5.0
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Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.
5.0
"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."
Reviewed by Susan N.
Donatella S.
Glen Oaks, NY
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Donatella. I'm active, dependable & mature with experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals,...
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not...
Reviewed by Krissy G.
5.0
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Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In...
Reviewed by Ashley M.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Ingrid. I am a mother of two, grandmother of one and have 22 years experience working with children with special needs through the New York City Department of Education. I take pride in the work I do daily with my students and in further developing their skills. I am responsible, caring and fun. Please reach out...
5.0
"Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time, kind and communicative. I highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Jenny L.
5.0
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Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"
Reviewed by Eka B.
5.0
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I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
5.0
"Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael. "
Reviewed by Julie H.
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
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Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"
Reviewed by Kejahni F.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...
5.0
"Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and caring. Every day was filled with laughter and well thought...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...
5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children...
Reviewed by Michele R.
Jood B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Meet Jood: A Well Educated And Experienced Child Care Worker
5.0
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Competent and compassionate Nanny with over 15 years' experience working with children as well significant experience working with the special needs' population.
Skilled in fostering positive relationships, building trust, and meeting client's needs. Hard working and reliable.
I maintain a positive environment to enrich my...
5.0
"Jood is very responsible, very loving, very caring, and extremely dedicated to her work."
Reviewed by Shoshana L.
Jannette P.
Forest Hills, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi parents my name is Jannette. I am married with two daughters in college. I have been a professional nanny for years. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, a team player, non-smoker. I am bilingual English/Spanish and also know sign language. I have a clean NYS driver's license and own my own car. I have...
5.0
"Jannette P is an excellent and responsible baby sister. She's very attentive and thoughtful. Ms P always looks out for the best interest of the the child. Ms babysat for our son and we never had any...
Reviewed by Maribel D.
5.0
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I have been caring for children ever since my first job as a mother's helper over 15 years ago. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a 3rd year teacher and currently teach in a private school in Lexington, MA for students with disabilities. I am currently looking for after school and recurring...
5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
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Reviewed by Jay M.
5.0
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Hi,
My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play...
Reviewed by Crystal S.
3.3
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Hey! My name is Saily I'm currently attending Hunter College and majoring in psychology. Throughout high school I took a two year course to achieve my Childhood Development Association certification and am in the process of finishing it. I am bilingual, I speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish as well as in English. I have...
4.0
"Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!"
Reviewed by Carly D.
Rachel R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I have been a child care provider for 7 years. The past year I have been working as a live-in aid for a joyful little 4-year-old boy with a rare syndrome known as ADNP. The syndrome itself features intellectual disability & autism spectrum disorder, which, for him, has caused an absence of verbal communication, impaired...
Olivia G.
New York, NY
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 22 years old and I am a first year grad student ! I am vaccinated and boosted and I am very Covid-cautious. I have been a caregiver for 9 years now and I love children. I am a very energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16. I love to take kids on outings to parks, museums,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Elmhurst, NY
Sherolyn T.
5.0
I am honored to provide a reference for Sherolyn. I have known Sherolyn for 15 years. In the capacity Of her immediate Supervisor which led to a friendship over time.
Where do I begin. her dependability and quality of care Is Amazing She has a special ability to work with persons with severe...
- Nadine G.
Claire S.
5.0
We hired Claire to care for our two daughters for 2+ weeks to bridge a gap between permanent caregivers, and we recommend her very highly. Claire was punctual, reliable, and easy to work with. She was sweet and caring with our 6-month old, and calm, patient, and playful with our wild 4-year old. We...
- John F.
Hannah F.
5.0
Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah.
- Susan N.
Donatella S.
5.0
Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives all of her love and attention to...
- Krissy G.
Kayme M.
5.0
Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has also helped to keep my apartment...
- Ashley M.
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