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Daniella P.

Experienced Private Tutor

Hawthorne, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Over the past 10 years, I have had a myriad of experiences working with children. My previous tutoring experience includes working as a full-time clinician at Lindamoond-Bell Learning Center where I taught students (ages 5-25) one-on-one, many of which have a diagnosis of ADHD, CAPD, PDD, Asperger's Syndrome, and some on the...
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Anita P.

I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...

Gayle M. says "Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes...

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Michelle W.

Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Michelle, I'm thrilled at the possibility of becoming a part of your family's journey. With 20 years of experience, I find so much joy in nurturing the precious stages infant through toddler age children. I have a strong background in infant care and early childcare with a vast amount of experience...

Care Member says "We are beyond grateful for Michelle and the love and care she has given our family over the many years. From the very beginning, she has been an...

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Lori E.

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

Hartsdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Alistair B. says "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...

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Cinthia S.

Med Tech

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
respite care
meal prep
hospice services
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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...

Samantha G. says "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...

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Carolyn C.

I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.

Tarrytown, NY

5.0(0)
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$51/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
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Rosalys T.

Tarrytown, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
My passion for nurturing young minds and my previous babysitting experience led me to become a nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children, fostering an environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun. I maintain open communication with...

Belen Q. says "She is a person with great values Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care."

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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Travis T.

Limitations Are An Illusion

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you. For the past decade, I've been working as an educator within the Department of Education, focusing on creating individualized learning experiences for students with diverse needs. My approach emphasizes building strong, collaborative...

Care Member says "I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son. Travis is an...

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Katherine P.

Elmsford, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Joanne C.

Loving Part-time Care Giver Available

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...

Nathanael B. says "Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come...

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Debbie F.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...

Care Member says "Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits"

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Rachel W.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...

Ellen E. says "I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she...

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Natalya W.

Experienced Baby Sitter For Evenings/Weekends

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...

Anne L. says "Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did...

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Debbie F.

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Amanda J. says "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...

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Mary C.

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

Tappan, NY

3.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.
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Marie L.

Part Time

White Plains, NY

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,

Beth O. says "Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

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Teri L.

MOTHER'S HELPER/NANNY

Eastchester, NY

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a loving experienced mother of a Now grown son who I raised myself. I have held the position of Teacher's Assistant in various day care programs as well as child care positions for newborns, toddlers and preteens. I have driven children to school activities and am happy to help with homework. I am reliable, honest, pay...

Katrena S. says "Teri worked for us for a year taking care of our 6 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum. My son loved her and I really appreciated her help with...

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Susan D.

Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!

Care Member says "Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Alexa B.

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated from Lehman College with my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology this past winter and work as a school-based speech and language therapist. I am currently only looking for a occasional date night sitting opportunities on weekends. I have over 9 years of babysitting...

Carolyn L. says "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...

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  • The average post rate is $40.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Hawthorne, NY

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Anita P.

Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles...

- Gayle M.

Michelle W.

We are beyond grateful for Michelle and the love and care she has given our family over the many years. From the very beginning, she has...

- Care member

Lori E.

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...

- Alistair B.

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