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Kristina R.

Special Needs Provider (Child And Senior) Available

Glen Head, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have 3+ experience in working with individuals with emotional, physical, mental, and social disabilities. I love making a difference and breaking down the stigma of special needs individuals and showing that they are valuable and loved members of our community.
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Amanda B.

Caregiver

Glen Head, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Amanda and I'm from Bayshore, NY! Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups, including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor...
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Kristina R.

Part Time Babysitter/Child Care Available

Glen Head, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Kris, I am a 27-year-old female living in Manhasset, New York. I have a background in daycare education, as well as previous experience as a family nanny and experience in camp settings. Overall, I have over 10 years of experience working with kids, and over 4 years of experience with children aged 0-5...
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Olivia S.

Hi I'm Liv!

Glen Head, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
Hi - My name is Liv and I'm currently a senior at Colby College. I've been working with kids since I was around 15 where I worked at a summer camp. There, I worked with kids between the ages of five and 14, some of whom had special needs. Last year, I took a gap semester from college and worked as a full time nanny, caring for a...
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Lauren C.

Fun And Flexible Sitter

Glen Head, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am 20 years old (21 in September!). I'm home on Long Island for the summer and currently a Psychology major at the University of Delaware, going into my Senior year. I have lots of experience caring for children, especially younger ones. I regularly care for my 2 1/2-year-old nephew and 6-month-old...
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Monica S.

Glen Cove, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
Hi my name is Monica. I am interested for a job, where I would help the family with the house,senior companion care, organizing laundry, special needs, assistant each other with responsibility. I am punctual, flexible, responsible, I have 10 years experience and I have good references. If you want to know more about me, please...

Dana M. says "Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves...

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Nigeria W.

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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Meghan M.

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

Huntington, NY

3.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...

Erika L. says "My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"

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Maryann L.

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...

David R. says "Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

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Adriana O.

Mineola, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Adriana. I am 24 years old and studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally, I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one...

Kristina F. says "Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new...

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Crystal H.

Nanny

Williston Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...

Care Member says "Crystal was excellent - prompt, responsive and our children loved spending time with her. Highly recommend!"

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Shalyce J.

Super Nanny

Hempstead, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives. I believe that patience and creativity are essential qualities for...

Care Member says "Shalyce is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our baby nurse. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy....

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Dawn P.

Bethpage, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...

Jennifer L. says "Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always...

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Julieta C.

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Su P. says "Julieta was our nanny for over a year. My daughter absolutely loved her and had so much fun doing activities together. I would definitely recommend her. She...

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Linda M.

Compassionate Nanny

Glen Cove, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
I have lots of experience with great abilities. I am very detailed, punctual, take directions well, a team player and fun to be with. I am very passionate in caring for others and helping out. My responsibilities to your child would be the overall care, monitor feedings, diapers, logs, soothing, sleep train, can be flexible,...

Hana B. says "She was wonderful with my 2 children. She definitely was part of our family. She taught me things about my newborn that if she was not around I probably...

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Debra C.

Full Time Caregive

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...

Care Member says "Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows...

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Juana P.

Port Washington, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...

Amanda Z. says "Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active,...

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Marjorie H.

Part Time Babysitting

East Meadow, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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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Debra S.

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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Caroline K.

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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  • The average post rate is $18.60/hr as of June 2025

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Monica S.

Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge...

- Dana M.

Meghan M.

My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!

- Erika L.

Maryann L.

Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being

- David R.

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