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I am a 26-year-old female who is patient, understanding, caring, and hardworking. I love helping people and have experience working with a range of disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, and Diabetes. I am first-aid and Heimlich trained as well as CPR certified. I am also ECG and Holter monitor trained.
I have no...
Hi, I'm Emy!
I have over 3 years of experience working in residential care, supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I am passionate about helping others and take pride in providing compassionate, reliable care.
My experience includes medication administration and management, coordinating...
I have experience with patient with different disabilities diagnosis and I working 8n hospital I have one family have disability diagnostics
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello parents, I'm ready and available to render my childcare services to you and your wonderful family. I have worked for the past 10 years as a baby-sitter/nanny with kids ranging from infant/newborn through toddler age and older. I also have experience with twins, special needs kids, and I also worked as a preschool teacher....
Dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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I have worked in an assisted living for 5 years and now I currently work with children with special needs. I love what I do and have the patience and compassion to work well with people of all ages and disabilities. If you are looking for a compassionate, caring, optimistic sitter I am here to help!
I am a third grade self-contained teacher in a district on Long Island. I have experience with students of a wide range of different abilities. I am passionate about what I do, and would love to discuss the needs of your child, to see if we are a good match. if you would like to speak further.
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- $26/hr
10 years experience·
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Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for seven years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated.
Currently I'm a Spanish teacher at a High School but I have experience with all the ages. I...
Care Member says "Sharon has cared for our 10 month old daughter for the past few months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is warm, energetic, and reliable, and...
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
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I have 20 yrs exp. Working W&W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs, Hospice care and more. I can assist w/all Home Care needs & Light Housekeeping. I am a great cook (had a catering business ) love to feed my clients. Clean Drivers license as well as a clean background...
Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...
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- $10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
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I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello!
I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"
I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.
Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving
I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs
I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning
I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...
Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Andrea I. says "Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family....
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...
Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...
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My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...
Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
Maureen R. says "We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot;...
Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.
Holbrook, NY
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- $17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
Supervising Children, Ensuring Safety ,special Needs Children And High Needs,patient,
Bay Shore, NY
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- $17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, and trustworthy
I like working with kids because it provides an opportunity to teach them life lessons, useful skills and important knowledge
In my spare time, I like to do arts and crafts such as painting and drawing as well as meditation
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Sharon M.
Sharon has cared for our 10 month old daughter for the past few months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is warm, energetic, and...
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Elise H.
Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits....
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Laura E.
Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is...
- Sally W.
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