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Allie V.


Harrison, NY

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teaching Assistant To Sit On Side!

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Hi, my name is Allie:) Working with the special needs population is my passion; I have been in the field of ABA since 2012, and a BCBA for just under 5 years now. I truly love what I do and all the individuals & families I have had the chance to connect with throughout the years. My main priority is always building rapport and...

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I am a LPN that has Psychiatric experience with children ( adolescence) I am kind, patient, experienced, reliable.
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Allie V.


Harrison, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Allie:) Working with the special needs population is my passion; I have been in the field of ABA since 2012, and a BCBA for just under 5 years now. I truly love what I do and all the individuals & families I have had the chance to connect with throughout the years. My main priority is always building rapport and...
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Debra A.


New Rochelle, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life. Non smoker, own...
5.0
"When Debra first started working with my dad who had mid stage Alzheimer's at the time, he was independent but needed help with many things. She was always patient, caring and compassionate making his days fun,...

Reviewed by Claudia G.

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Melissa M.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...
5.0
"Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable."

Reviewed by Adam B.

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Waheeda K.


Bronx, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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I have over 12 years of experience. I am a reliable, compassionate, trustworthy and patient private caregiver who is very knowledgeable caring for elderly and special needs patients. Adept in meal preparation, personal grooming, maintenance of the household, administering medication and just building an overall strong bond and...
5.0
"Grab her , she does everything without being told and more. She gives of herself, magnificently."

Reviewed by Nanette S.

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Alexa B.


White Plains, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced & Fun Sitter For All Ages

5.0

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I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated in 2022 from Ithaca College where I studied Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish and am currently in graduate school at Lehman College getting my Master's degree. Because of this, I am only looking for a occasional sitting opportunities. I have over 7 years of babysitting...
5.0
"Alexa has been great working with our 4 year old son. She is a reliable & conscientious care taker and speech therapy student who is patient and fun with our son. She also has great communication skills and...

Reviewed by Randee M.

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Cinthia S.


White Plains, NY

$18-40/hr5 yrs exp

Med Tech

5.0

(1)

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My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the...

Reviewed by Samantha G.

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Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time/Date Night Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, I am Gentle and Affectionate, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies I have a natural rapport with children, and require...
5.0
"Our family was blessed to have Ms.Iris for a year.we appreciate all the love she put into watching my son.I could have not done it without her support especially through covid. Ms.Iris has become part of our...

Reviewed by Abigail S.

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Carol B.


Greenwich, CT

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Top Notch Professional Nanny

4.6

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Hi, I have 26 years experience with children of all ages, including multiples and children with special needs. I am full of life, warmth and inspiration. Children are truly my passion and I am a natural at taking care of infants, toddlers and older children. You will get a compassionate, loyal, respectful family friend to all in...
5.0
"Carol drives my children home from school every day. She is a terrific communicator and always responds quickly to texts. My children know that they can count on her. She is friendly and kind and I know that I...

Reviewed by Christine W.

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Santa M.


West Harrison, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."

Reviewed by Amber B.

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Nakite A.


New Rochelle, NY

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...
5.0
"Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way...

Reviewed by Care member

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Amanda R.


Greenwich, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

5.0

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I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Amanda is an incredible nanny! She's nurturing, patient, and has great intuitive skills. Amanda goes above and beyond to ensure the best care for the children. She's a true gem!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Carlotta C.


Port Washington, NY

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Live Out Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Deborah E.


New Rochelle, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. My daughter is a teacher and my son is a carpenter. I am honest, reliable,...
5.0
"Our care needs changed, but Deborah has been amazing to work with! Extremely responsive, professional, and accommodating. She clearly has great knowledge and experience, and we felt super comfortable with her...

Reviewed by Arielle L.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

5.0

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I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Reviewed by Alistair B.

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

5.0

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Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To...

Reviewed by Lauren R.

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

5.0

(1)

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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time...

Reviewed by Amanda J.

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Asha J.


Glen Cove, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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My mom was ill with cancer. I was with her & took care of her the entire time. I have worked with children & adults with special needs for over 12 years.
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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

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I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Reviewed by Beth O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harrison, NY

Debra A.

5.0

Debra took excellent care of my husband.

- Kim K.

Melissa M.

5.0

Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable.

- Adam B.

Waheeda K.

5.0

Waheeda was totally reliable, extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.She took care of my brother-in-law who got progressively worse from a fatal disease. He had limited mobility at first but became bedridden. He was very difficult to attend to. Waheeda was a saint. She also stayed when...

- Stephen S.

Alexa B.

5.0

My family has been lucky to have Alexa as our babysitter this past summer. She is incredibly patient, attentive, and communicative. I am a nervous parent, but feel very safe leaving my 2 kids in her care. When I come home, they don't want her to leave!

- Carolyn L.

Cinthia S.

5.0

Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...

- Samantha G.

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