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My 16-year-old brother has a duel diagnosis of severe Down syndrome and Autism. I have been taking care of him for as long as I remember. He made me realize that I have a passion for wanting to teach to Special needs children.
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Francisca G.


Freeport, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

CPR. NURSE ASSISTANT. RN

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Ability to move, good experience all ages. Currently working in Hospital. Good references. I can drive anywhere.

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Driven by a genuine passion for supporting people with special needs, I bring forth a wealth of experience and a fervent dedication to making a positive impact. As an active member of the Best Buddies organization for over 5 years, I have wholeheartedly embraced the ethos of inclusion and empowerment. Currently serving as the...
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Reizana I.


Freeport, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I am a 32-year-old, with a B. S. in Psychology. I've worked in the mental health field for many years, and I absolutely love it. I am currently a health care coordinator, working with mentally disabled adults. I'm currently on hiatus with plans to return to school. Throughout college, I worked as a direct service provider at...
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Eliana G.


Freeport, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun To Get Along

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I am fun to be around with and friendly person. I enjoy helping others especially children with education . I have a 2-year-old niece and I love teaching how to count numbers and read. I do not have kids or a husband since I work hard in school and work in tutoring children. I have worked with children with special needs since...
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Emanie C.


Freeport, NY

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Emanie, and I am a recent graduate from SUNY Albany. I have been caring/working with children for over 6 years as a babysitter, teacher's aide and children's party host. I also have experience working with children with special needs in self-contained classrooms at Galway Elementary. I am an active,...
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Erline D.


Hewlett, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,. - I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs. - Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years. - I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...

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5.0
Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team.

Reviewed by Care member

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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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

Recent reviews:

5.0
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 keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.

Reviewed by Katelyn K.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$18/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...

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5.0
My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future.

Reviewed by Monique C.

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Toni-ann H.


Queens Village, NY

$23-150/hr7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

5.0

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I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals. I got my start in childcare as a teenager working with the youth of my church. I organized several successful fundraisers including bake sales, car washes, and lemonade stands. I also made bow ties and...

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5.0
Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles...

Reviewed by Katherine M.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

5.0
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 recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...

Reviewed by Melissa G.

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Glenda B.


West Hempstead, NY

$45/hr

Special Needs

5.0

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Dedicated special education aide. Multi-talented. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needed.

Recent review:

5.0
Very caring and my daughter loves her.

Reviewed by Kemi O.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

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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
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Suzanne S.


Bellmore, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hey everyone! My name is Suzanne, aka Suzie. I currently work Full-Time as a MICA Recovery Program Supervisor working with adults who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use disorders. I am trained in crisis prevention (de-escalation), CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and more. I spent the last 4 years as a Mandated...

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5.0
Suszi was great my kids loved her she was on time very responsible and trustworthy. We would definitely hire her again. Thank u Suezi!

Reviewed by Daniel S.

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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

5.0

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"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...

Recent review:

5.0
Nakeisha, was a reliable, caring, and loving caregiver for my dad before he passed. I never had to worry when Nakeisha was with my dad, which is a great relief for me as I was taking care of my aging parent.

Reviewed by Nadja S.

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Renee O.


Rosedale, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

4.0

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I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.

Recent review:

4.0
Owned her own family daycare for several years. Lovely and engaging lady!

Reviewed by Rebecca S.

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5.0

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I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 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...

Recent review:

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.

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...

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We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4...

Reviewed by Carrie L.

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

5.0
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!

Reviewed by Amy W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Freeport, NY

Erline D.

5.0

Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team.

- Care member

Rosaria C.

5.0

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 keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.

- Katelyn K.

Jaely M.

5.0

My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future.

- Monique C.

Toni-ann H.

5.0

Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We are confident in her ability to help...

- Katherine M.

Alexandra O.

5.0

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 recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!

- Melissa G.

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