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Bellie T.

Your All-around Big Guy

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...

Shpresa B. says "Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during...

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Josep D.

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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Bellie T.

Senior Career

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...

Jane B. says "The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in...

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Edwin M.

Special Needs Care Provider

Elmhurst, NY

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$25/hr
Have mostly cared for our seniors, but i'd like to expand my skills to care for special needs. Please contact me if you would be willing to give me that chance to care for your loved ones. Thank you.
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Karmelle A.

Elmhurst, NY

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$17/hr
Hi! I'm an experienced registered nurse of New York. Aside from nursing I would like to make use of my extra time doing healthcare related work. I would like to widen my horizon in terms of giving care to those in need. I am fully vaccinated. I would like to work with you in the future.
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Martha E.

BIO

Elmhurst, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
BIO Professional Nanny aiming to use my 20 years of childcare experience and passion for child development, to foster loving relationships and meet childcare needs. I have 2 children, ages 15 and 17, one of which has Cornelia De Lange syndrome. This has given me firsthand experience but also a deep appreciation for children with...
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Richard Greg R.

Elmhurst, NY

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$19/hr
Hi there! I have been a nurse in the Philippines and on process of getting my license here as a nurse. I have good experience as caregiver and nurse. I'm Filipino and a trustworthy one who cares and live patients.
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Tenzin P.

Elmhurst, NY

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! I have an extensive background in childcare. I have cared for children as young as infants to teenagers 15 years of age. I worked full and part-time nanny positions during undergrad and grad school. My education is in School Psychology and I have worked with special needs students during my training. I believe that...
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Martha E.

Elmhurst, NY

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$40/hr
2 years experience
Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to remain poised when handling difficult able to work independently with little or no supervision Conversant in Spanish and English Caring and loving Mother of two wonderful daughters one with special needs. More than 10 year of working with children from babies...
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Adelina N.

Home Aide

Elmhurst, NY

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$19/hr
Most of my lifetime I've worked in helping others and maintaining an organize environment. I'm willing to face any challenges, as a mother I'm very caring , willing to learn and have a good relationship with my patients
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Maria N.

Elmhurst, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have years of baby sitting experience. My experience as a babysitter is from new born to school age, babysitting for a family with 3 children. I am active and enjoy sports, I am reliable and responsible and have enjoyed working with children that I have baby sat in the past. Additionally I am also a certified Medical Assistant...
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Shanna B.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Assistant Teacher certification Special needs certification Autism awareness certification CPR/ first aid certification Newborn Care Specialist Certification Sleep Training Vaccinated

Care Member says "Shanna is a professional - she has taken care of children for most of her life - and perhaps more importantly, my two girls love her. She takes care of...

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Jennifer F.

Caring Like Family

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
visiting nurse
visiting physician
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...

Jodi D. says "I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs...

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Kayme M.

Nanny To The Rescue!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...

Ashley M. says "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...

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Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

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Cheryl W.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...

Richi G. says "Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues...

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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello ... my name is Greys, I have 16 years of experience in childcare, I studied early childhood pedagogy with emphasis on growth and development in my country of origin( Colombia) , I have experience working with children of different ages, and children with special needs, I focus on the knowledge of children at their...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Valery G.

Care Taker, Dog Walker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...

Charlotte B. says "I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her...

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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Elmhurst, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Elmhurst, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Bellie T.

Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our...

- Shpresa B.

Bellie T.

The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and...

- Jane B.

Shanna B.

Shanna is a professional - she has taken care of children for most of her life - and perhaps more importantly, my two girls love her. She...

- Care member

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