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Viviana A.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitting

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I have almost 3 years of experience in working with people who have special needs. My full time job is a client coordinator for a day program for adults with Special. I also have experience in community habilitation work. As a nurse graduate I have experience in first aid, CPR, and injections when needed. I also have skills of...
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Nora K.


Saint James, NY

$27-32/hr10 yrs exp

Nice To Meet You!

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Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Nora. I am a mother of two, a holistically trained birth doula, and I tutor in English, history, and psychology. I am available for child care all days of the week, along side with meal preparation, and educational play of all levels. For younger children, we can focus on ABCs and numbers, and...
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Maria P.


Islip, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable ,caring And Patient.

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20 years working with special needs children from ages 5 thur 21 . With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Stephanie L.


Central Islip, NY

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Education Teacher Looking For Summer Hours

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I am a health education teacher in the Islip school district. I am fully vaccinated. I am looking for a family after school! Before my career, I was a nanny for 2 families of twins. Since then, I have had about 7 other families I have worked with ages ranging from newborn-12 from care. com. I also worked for Independent...
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Melissa M.


Saint James, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I am an active and involved person when working with children. I have over 10 years experience from being a nanny to a caregiver for special needs children with behavioral issues and developmental delays. My joy is engaging them in play and building a rapport. I love the outdoors and sports but am also an avid reader, love...
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Madison D.


East Islip, NY

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Here To Help With All Your Needs!

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I have worked at a school for special needs kids 5-21 with a large variety of conditions as a Behavior Specialist. I was a children's care coordinator and worked with kids with different mental health diagnosis. Now I work with adults with a wide variety of conditions! I have also nannied a summer for a young child with autism.
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Alyssa B.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

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I like working with kids because I am going to school for education and it is very rewarding when I can help children. I like watching kids because it is a great experience, and I have a really big family with everyone being younger than me, so I've always been the babysitter for my family. I started working with kids when I...
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Jeanette B.


Bay Shore, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Teacher And Caregiver

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Hello! I am a certified teacher who wants to work with children to expose myself to more diversity and work on expanding myself. I am patient, hard-working, friendly, and always flexible. I have worked with camps, special needs 1:1 work, teaching all populations from Pre-K to 12th grade, and I am comfortable with all types of...
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Jesus C.


Deer Park, NY

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Jesus, I am a female nursing assistant with 25 years of experience. I worked in a hospital for 18 years, 5 years in a nursing home. I have an associate degree from Nassau Community College, and I did 2 semesters in the nursing program with clinicals in Farmingdale State College. I have experience in private...
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Angela V.


Holbrook, NY

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider And IDD Care Manager

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I have 1 year of experience working with the IDD population. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. I have a Master's degree in Psychology, and I worked my way through college and graduate school as a professional Nanny. My current full time job is providing Care Management services to people of all ages who are...
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Gabriela E.


Kings Park, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, My name is Gabriela, I am 25 years old and currently pursuing my Masters degree (online) at Stony Brook University. I started taking care of my neighbors children at the age of 15. I also have plenty of experience taking care of special needs children, transporting children to and from after school activities and taking...
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Matthew F.


Kings Park, NY

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Special Needs Community

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I have years of experience as a DSP for the special needs community. In addition I am a licensed physical therapist asst and a certified yoga instructor.
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Jillian A.


Commack, NY

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative.
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Jilana C.


Nesconset, NY

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

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I am currently a college student. I have been babysitting since I was around 15 years old and I have experience with babysitting a wide range of ages as well as babysitting special needs children. I am extremely friendly, loving, responsible, and patient.
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Jeanine R.


Smithtown, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available With Special Needs Experience

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I am currently a paraprofessional working with children with autism. I have experience babysitting children from birth on. My availability is weekdays after 3 as well as weekends and school vacations. I am hardworking and caring person who has a passion for working with and caring for kids.
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Shawn E.


Bay Shore, NY

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked with people in many different ages groups who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have learned and created my own strategies to provide support that is respectful to all clients. I have a great deal of experience in both the private and public sectors. I love challenges and nothing is more...
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Katherine D.


Lake Grove, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

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I am a recent college graduate and certified special education teacher. I just completed a full year of student teaching. I have worked with children with autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed children, etc.
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Leah C.


Holtsville, NY

$21-30/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Leah.. I am 27 years old. I enjoy kids and pets. I am looking for consistent full time or part time work! My schedule will be opening up as of April 15, I am flexible. I have babysat on and off for about 8 years, it has been my full time job as of October 2021. I have worked as a Tech in the medical field...
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Joanne D.


Patchogue, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

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I am a Mom of three grown children and have taken care of other people's children while I was home raising mine. I stayed home for many years and took my neighbor's children in while they went to work. I fed them and took them off and on the bus. I volunteered at the New Interdisciplinary School while my children went there; it...
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Danielle R.


Smithtown, NY

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hey! My Name Is Danielle And A Little About Me Is I Am 28, And Been Helping Out Families For 8+ Yrs!

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I'd describe my personality as considerate, good-hearted, fun-loving. I like working with kids because growing up I had a big family and I was always the one watching over my younger family members, it made me want to work with kids and help out families, working with elementary school kids to special needs kids has really...

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