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Fearn J.

Dedicated Elder Caregiver With Expertise In Memory & Special Needs Support

Queens Village, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
With a strong background in healthcare and over 20 years of professional experience, I bring a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-centered approach to senior care. I had the privilege of working at Bristol Assisted Living under the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, where I was involved in a clinical study trial...
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Nanny

Williston Park, NY

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$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Crystal ! I'm 30 years old with extensive experience caring for children, including in the special needs field. I hold over 25+ child-related certifications and am fully background checked and fingerprinted. I'm dedicated, reliable, and passionate about supporting families. Available for date nights, weekdays after 3:30...
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Cheerful Sitter

Massapequa Park, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! I seem like a great fit for your family and needs! I have 4-5 years of experience caring for children along with children with special needs. Let me know if you'd like to set up a time to call!
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Part Time Caregiver

Rockville Centre, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 11 years of experience teaching children with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based...
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Amityville, NY

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, respectful and responsible. I like working with kids because they have so much energy, their curiosity to life makes teaching so fun. Watching them grow is such a bittersweet feeling. I'm looking for a job that allows me to show a positive impact on the children that I work with. One...
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Part-time Childcare

Wantagh, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a mother of 2 boys, 27 & 24 one in college. I have been a stay home mom (pt work only) for the past 17 years. Over the years I have been very involved in PTA. I have babysat for my nieces and nephews over the years, 2 are special needs. I started babysitting at the age of 10 and helped to care for my siblings. I am a very...
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Experienced Childcare Provider | Special Needs | CPR Certified

Queens Village, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Fearn. I'm a proud mom of two (ages 17 and 13) based in Queens Village, NY, and married to an NYPD officer. With over 20 years in healthcare-including 13 years in fertility-I've developed a deep passion for caregiving. I've supported Alzheimer's and dementia patients in clinical trials at Bristol Assisted...
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Springfield Gardens, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've always had a passion for helping children learn and grow, so becoming a nanny was a natural choice for me. I'm creative and imaginative, which allows me to come up with fun and engaging activities for kids of all ages. I also have experience working with kids who have special needs. I communicate with parents daily about...
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Cambria Heights, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
With over 15 years of experience in home health care, I am dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and reliable support to families. My home health background includes assisting seniors and individuals with special needs, supporting daily living tasks, mobility, medication reminders, and emotional companionship. I take...
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Long Beach, NY

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Maria- a creative and patient childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Specialty in special needs toddlers, adolescents and adults. Specialty in newborn and infant care- including...
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Long Beach, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kait and I am 26 years old living in Long Beach. I've been babysitting since age 12. I also have experience with special needs children, and love working with special needs children! I'm looking to leave my position as a Teachers Assistant to find a family to help out!
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Cambria Heights, NY

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Nurturing children's growth and development is truly my passion. My 10 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 have been incredibly rewarding. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, so children feel comfortable and safe with me. I'm happy to follow your lead on household rules and will always communicate...
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Merrick, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am currently a second year grad student working towards earning my masters degree in Social Work. I am currently looking for a part time nanny/babysitting job. I am very experienced and have spent most of my life working with children. I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for over 10 years and worked at a camp for several...
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Springfield Gardens, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Taliah, and I have over four years of experience working with children. I'm a junior at Queens College majoring in early childhood/childhood education. Over the years, I've gained extensive babysitting experience, starting with children in my neighborhood and later caring for families all over New York City....
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New Hyde Park, NY

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Karla! I'm a creative and energetic 23-year-old. I work as a pediatric occupational therapy assistant and am certified in CPR and first aid. I love taking care of kids and have experience with all ages, including special needs. I'm currently looking for one time jobs that align with my schedule, and then a part-time...
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Farmingdale, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have plenty of experience with children . I have baby sat for many years , and I have four grandchildren that I have cared for as well. I have experience with special needs children . I am very patient , loving , and caring . I love children , and will treat them with so much love . I have references upon request .
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Caring And Dependable Childcare Provider

Jamaica, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Stephanie! I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for 16 years, specializing in pediatric care because I truly love working with children. I currently work in a hospital, where I provide care for newborns, toddlers, and children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a mother of three, I understand...
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Part Time Babysitter/Child Care Available

Glen Head, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Part-time Caregiver Available

Levittown, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I have babysat for family, family friends and neighbors all throughout high school. The kids I babysat went from elementary school to middle school! I am now a teacher aide through Nassau BOCES. I work with special needs kids from all over the spectrum at my current school! I am currently looking for a summer job!
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Freeport, NY

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi Families! My name is Emanie, and I'm an active, organized, and enthusiastic nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds. Along with babysitting and nannying, I've worked with children with special needs in self-contained classrooms, served as a teacher's aide, hosted children's...
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