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Jamie H.

RN

Jackson Heights, NY

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$25/hr
13 years experience
I am a RN with special training for diabetes education (CDCES). I've worked in group homes, sole homecare, and endocrinology clinic care. I've also worked in a camp setting since 2013 for the American Diabetes Association which is something I'm very passionate about. Working in someone's home is just more personal than a...
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Leila A.

Jackson Heights, NY

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$20/hr
I work with austin kid recenty I bath him I feed him and dress him. I WORK 30 HOURS FOR WEEK. I m very paitence and friendly
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Lisa R.

Jackson Heights, NY

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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Lisa. I'm a dependable, patient, and caring nanny/babysitter with many years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to 10 years old. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of providing a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. I have experience...
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Maria B.

Full Time Senior Care / Part-Time Baby Sitter

Jackson Heights, NY

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I am originally from Venezuela, my first language is Spanish. I moved to the United States 25 years ago. In Venezuela I obtained my Associate Degree in Advertising. In this country I have dedicated myself to child and senior care. I have completed several training courses for child care and in the same way I completed...
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Melanie T.

Jackson Heights, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Melanie, a certified medical assistant working full-time and also juggling college. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, and I've got my CPR and AED certifications from the American Red Cross and the American Safety & Health Institute. I absolutely love babies and pets! Most of my babysitting experience comes...
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Marleen V.

Jackson Heights, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Marleen! I am a warm, dependable, and experienced childcare professional with over 20 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and have a strong background in child development, including experience caring for children with...
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Joanna R.

Experienced And Dedicated Home Care Aide

Jackson Heights, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have >25 years of experience assisting clients with their medical needs as well as personal care and household tasks. My experience has included extended care for patients with different kinds of specialized needs (e. g. paraplegic, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease). I am energetic, self-directed, able to work without...
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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...

Mike W. says "We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our...

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Elsy C.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My nine years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or phone call, always following your preferred...

Laura G. says "A very patient and loving person with my baby, I would really hire her again."

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Renee O.

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Rosedale, NY

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.

Care Member says "Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much "

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Jennifer F.

Caring Like Family

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
visiting nurse
personal care
visiting physician
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing , feeding...

Jodi D. says "I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs...

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Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Rosalyn G.

Looking For A Caring Family.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! My name is Rosalyn, and I am a certified teacher with a P-3 license and a specialization in special education. I currently teach in a self-contained SLD classroom and am seeking an after-school and/or Saturday position. I provide academic support in areas where children may be struggling, and I am experienced in working...

Care Member says "Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family....

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Kerry T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...

Lewis T. says "Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and...

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Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...

Loren W. says "We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is...

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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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Delaney B.

Part Time Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
I have worked with individuals with special needs for about 7 years. While in high school, I was the babysitter and tutor of a child with autism. I worked with him every day after school. I drove him to appointments and programs. I worked with him on academic and social skills. Later, I worked as a camp counselor, activity...

Ellen J. says "Delaney is energetic and enthusiastic. She relates to pre-teens and teens. Delaney tutored my son for a Summer and school year in math and social...

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Brittany H.

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. For the past 21 years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am comfortable caring for up to 4 children. I have experience with special needs children, a Child Development Associate (CDA), and Early Child Development...

Maria G. says "Dependable and kind. Someone my daughter truly looks forward to seeing everyday. "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of October 2026

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Sarah L.

We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old....

- Mike W.

Elsy C.

A very patient and loving person with my baby, I would really hire her again.

- Laura G.

Renee O.

Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much

- Care member

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