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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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Oakland Gardens, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity

Katelyn K. says "Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping...

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Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I help them to thrive I have taken care of children newborns to age20 plus years professionally since 1998 and I am a proud I am experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin...

Lisha H. says "We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning...

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Lynbrook, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira, and I'm a 24-year-old student studying communication media/film! I am looking for a job while I continues my studies at school. I have experience working with children from 3 months old to middle school age, including special needs children. I've worked with multiple families through care. com,...

Care Member says "Nyaira was our nanny full-time for a little over year starting when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 6 months. Both of my children are now in...

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Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$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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Need Help?

Levittown, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Nanny for over 16 years with experience with infants to teens. The past 5 years I have also worked with a high functioning Austic boy who was 13 when I started. I got him from bus after school and kept him busy till aid arrived.. we did puzzles.. games.. talked about his day.
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Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Uniondale, NY

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Malverne, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...

Tania S. says "Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met....

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Fun And Caring Sitter!

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...

Amy W. says "Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

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Caregiver/House Manager

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...

Kristen D. says "We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand...

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Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

Valerie B. says "Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

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Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...

Melissa G. says "I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly...

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South Ozone Park, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
I'm certified in HCSS Special Need kids. One of my other profession additional to senior care. I love working with kids and is very compassionate, warm and caring. I have 3years experience with Special needs and 7 years with childcare.
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Teacher

Valley Stream, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I enjoy working with children I am a special education teacher who works exclusively with children with special needs.
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Caretaker With Music And Special Needs Background

Long Beach, NY

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$24/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Kira. I've worked in the childcare field for close to 20 years. I've worked with special needs children and adults, in both musical and classroom settings. I've worked as a nanny for elementary aged children, as well. I've also taught music lessons one on one with children most of whom were special needs. I...
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Sukhwinder

Valley Stream, NY

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
Hi, I'm Sukhwinder, a certified Home Health Aide with 3 years of experience helping seniors and individuals with special needs. I provide personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship. I'm dependable, compassionate, and committed to making daily life safer and more comfortable for my...
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Fun Sitter

Valley Stream, NY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
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Long Beach, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Olivia. I am 20 years old from Long Beach, Long Island. I am going into my senior year at Hunter college and as well am a dance teacher on Long Island. I have been a nanny/sitter for 8 years now and have experience with twins, children of special needs, and infants as well as elementary school children. I have my...
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Special Needs Caregivers in East Rockaway, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Patricia O.

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would...

- Casey S.

Rosaria C.

Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely...

- Katelyn K.

Nadia G.

We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time...

- Lisha H.

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