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"Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love"
I have 6 years of special needs experience. Working in a school setting as well as a home setting. With children ranging from moderate to severe disabilities, and having behavior difficulties.
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My experience as an special needs provider is extensive. I have taught the general education population as well as children with special needs. I have take care of children with learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), traumatic brain injuries, ADHD, emotional impairments, etc. I'm dedicated...
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I have been a Special Education Teacher since 2011. I am passionate about teaching children and helping them reach their greatest potential. My teaching experiences include working with students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, language-based learning disabilities, and motor-impaired children. My compassionate...
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I am a recent college graduate with a license in teaching children with disabilities. I also have worked with kids with disabilities my whole life through my brother with Down Syndrome. I have a lot of experience taking care of him as well as other families with children with disabilities.
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Hi my name is Leah. I am 26 years old and reside in floral park. I am kind, warm hearted, extroverted, enthusiastic and a good communicator. I have a bachelor degree, magna cum laude, in psychology . I also am in a masters program for occupational therapy. I have experience working as a teacher assistant in a school for children...
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I've been working with the disabled community for over 18 years. I am CPR certified. I am kind and responsible. I am looking for a few overnight shifts.
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I am 21 years old. I am a education major at SUNY Old Westbury. I have experience caring for children and adults with special needs. I was also a assistant teacher in a toddler room at a daycare. While teaching at the daycare I learned the importance of milestones and the importance of safety when taking care of a child. Along...
Joanna W.
Floral Park, NY
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi I'm Joanna! I am 27 years old, I live in floral park with my husband and small dog. I have a medical background and am CPR certified. I have worked with special needs children and typical children in a school setting as a teachers assistant and a home setting as a private tutor for 6 years. I love to teach children new...
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My name is Clare and I am a freshman at the University of Scranton and I am studying Occupational Therapy. I am looking to help families out while I am home on my summer break. I am available anytime from Memorial Day until July, when I begin my job working as a counselor at Camp Anchor. I will also be available for afternoon or...
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I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Leslie C.
South Richmond Hill, NY
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
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"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years...
Reviewed by Brittany L.
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
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"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very...
Reviewed by Oneisha S.
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Hi! My name is Carlotta. I have 15 years of childcare experience. I am the oldest of three girls and I took care of youngest sisters at a young age, which marked the beginning of my childcare experience. I have my BA degree in Psychology. I am a pediatric nurse.
I am CPR/BLS certified. I also have experience working with...
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"Carlotta babysits for our daughters, ages 11 and 8. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy, and actively communicates with us as she brings our girls to and from their after school activities. Carlotta...
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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 ,...
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"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 companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely...
Reviewed by Jodi D.
Julieta C.
Franklin Square, NY
$23-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
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Hi!! I have been a childcare provider for many years, I love children dearly, I think they're the best!! I have worked with a special needs child, in a day care center, and in private homes with infants, toddlers, preescholers and elementary school children. I'm an honest, loving, responsable and energetic person. I'm also...
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"Julieta is the absolute best! She has added a positive, warm and calming energy to our home for almost 2 years now. She has cared for our 3 children as if they were her own, and it's meant the world to us. Our...
Reviewed by Trish D.
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I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
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"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of...
Reviewed by Matthew P.
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I am a responsible, energetic psychology graduate student attending LIU. I am looking for local families that need a part-time sitter. I have class at night but am available in the mornings. I am the blanket-fort-making, cookie-baking, Disney-loving, made-up-game-playing babysitter that your children will ask for! I am willing...
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"Melanie is amazing. I hired her this past summer to be a "counselor" to my seven year old son in lieu of sending him to camp. We are high risk for Covid in our household so I was looking for someone who could...
Reviewed by Elana B.
Sarah L.
Fresh Meadows, NY
$40/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
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"I am the Grandmother and have Sole and Physical Guardian since my Grandson was born. D. is now 6. I was working at the time as a surgical nurse. I needed someone I could trust. I spoke to friends of mine in the...
Reviewed by Janis T.
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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
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"Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend...
Reviewed by Tatiana F.
Gessie P.
Hicksville, NY
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Gessie. Working with kids is my passion! I have extensive experience working with children of various ages. I volunteered for a year at my church's school as an aide in nursery and Pre K classes (ages 3-5). I spent six years as a catechist at my church teaching religious education to first graders. I have had...
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"Extremely dependable, soft spoken, my son enjoys his time with her. She has no problem with my dog or with the therapists that come in to the house for my son. She was willing to work late and covered me for a...
Reviewed by Rob L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Floral Park, NY
Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years she worked for us.
- Brittany L.
Ishawrah J.
5.0
I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...
- Oneisha S.
Carlotta C.
5.0
Carlotta babysits for our daughters, ages 11 and 8. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy, and actively communicates with us as she brings our girls to and from their after school activities. Carlotta is sweet and friendly, and our girls love spending time with her. I highly recommend her...
- Care member
Jennifer F.
5.0
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 companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is going on. I feel completely...
- Jodi D.
Julieta C.
5.0
Julieta was wonderful with our 1 year old. She is great with kids and very dependable.
- Voki S.
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