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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fresh Meadows, NY
The average rate is $28/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Fresh Meadows, NY
Sarah L.
Fresh Meadows, NY
$40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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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,...
5.0
"We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids...
Reviewed by Mike W.
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I've worked as a recreational therapist and in health field and hospitality field for 30 + years. I specialize in alzheimers/dementia/psychosis/ Parkinson's/hospice population and is nothing in the world like assisting those that are incapable to care for themselves. I enjoy having a good time , I'm fun, creative, caring and to...
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I'm a crisis paraprofessional with 15 years of working with children with autism for district 75. That's really my specialty. I work as a paraprofessional in the mornings and In the afternoons I work as a behavior tech for aba services during the school year. Just let me know when you would like me to come in and I can arrange...
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Hi, I'm Daniele, I'm a responsible nanny with over 8 years of experience of childcare and with special needs, I have taken care of over 20 different children, thus learning to engage with all stages of childhood.
My biggest concern is your children's safety and health, so I took the child care first aid course.
I usually...
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.
Erline D.
Hewlett, NY
$25/hr • 10 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...
5.0
"Erline is always on time. Erline provides the best care, and she goes above and beyond her assigned duties. "
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Shabnam A.
Ozone Park, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Experience with kids: 14 YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs
CPR CERTIFIED: YES
FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES
DRIVER LICENSE : YES
CAR: YES
SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE
SMOKE OR DRINK: NO (NEVER)
5.0
"Shabnam was consistent, reliable and very nurturing and caring with our daughter. She was patient, respectful and a very kind."
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5.0
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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...
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...
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5.0
(4)
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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...
5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have...
Reviewed by Brad C.
5.0
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Hi my name is Laurie . I am a non-smoker looking for a full-time or part-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot...
5.0
"Laurie was wonderful with our girls. My eldest adores her. Laurie has a wonderful, patient demeanor and we felt very confident leaving our children with her. We came home to two happy babies. We definitely hope...
Reviewed by Audrey E.
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
(1)
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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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Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am 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 transporting immobile patients to doctor apts, I can also...
5.0
"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "
Reviewed by April B.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time.
I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...
5.0
"Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged with our boys and took them on new adventures within our...
Reviewed by Danylle K.
Jannette P.
Forest Hills, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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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
"I have known Jannette for 24 years now. She took care of my son when he was a newborn until he was in school full time. If you are lucky enough to have Jannette as your nanny consider yourself blessed because...
Reviewed by Deborah E.
5.0
(2)
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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...
5.0
"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 running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and...
Reviewed by Kristen D.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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.
Salonica J.
Brooklyn, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello parents! I'm Salonica and I have a passion for little ones. I have multiple years of experience in nannying and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and childcare.
5.0
"Salonica was the nanny of our 4 and 6 year old boys for about 3.5 years. She is fantastic - patient, punctual, kind, excellent driver, clean, trustworthy and the list goes on. Our family loves her dearly....
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4.8
(4)
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Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training.
I am...
5.0
"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"
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3.7
(3)
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My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
5.0
"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made...
Reviewed by Meghan L.
5.0
(3)
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**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
5.0
"She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She...
Reviewed by Marwan H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fresh Meadows, NY
Sarah L.
5.0
We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids absolutely LOVE her! We were so comfortable that we let her take the kids to the playground...
- Mike W.
Rafael B.
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.
- Julie H.
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
Shabnam A.
5.0
Shabnam was consistent, reliable and very nurturing and caring with our daughter. She was patient, respectful and a very kind.
- Care member
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
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