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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Jamaica, NY
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Jamaica, NY
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Hi! My name is Saniyyah and I am a young and experienced nanny/sitter. I am from Brooklyn but I currently live in Queens. In addition to my 3 years of experience, I grew up in a house with 8 children so I have been babysitting since I was a baby! I am very patient and reliable especially when it comes to children. I have...
Sanasha H.
Jamaica, NY
$25/hr
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I am currently a medical assistant and I have experienced with special needs child. I have great time management, very respectful and responsible.
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Hi! My name is Olivia. I am reliable, on-time, easily adaptable, and a quick learner. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and love getting to meet new families. I have over six years of experience working with and caring for children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I've worked with children with special needs, helped...
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My name is Christine, I am 21 years old and very interested in your job posting. I have been a professional child care worker for the last five years in a certified facility. I currently live in Wheatley Heights and have a private form of transportation. A little bit of my history: I was a camp counselor for four years in a row,...
Bonita R.
Jamaica, NY
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am responsible caregiver who shows a high level of compassion to the patients and their families. I am very energetic to be around, my focus is to provided a number of services to patients and to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. I here to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friend, a I...
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Suzgo K.
Jamaica, NY
$20-26/hr
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My experience is limited to looking after family members with these conditions. I would like to help others, too.
I am a certified medical assistant
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My name is Marie, and I have been providing care and assistance to people for more than 10 years. I consider myself to be someone who is extremely passionate about what I do, which involves helping care for others, whether they are adults, children, and/or even individuals with special needs.
Alexis V.
Brooklyn, NY
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hey everyone my name is Alexis and I'm looking to babysit after work. I am a CTA and have been working with special needs children for 2 years now in the department of education aside from working with children of all ages years prior. I fell in love working with children after having little siblings and watching them grow as I...
5.0
"Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help."
Reviewed by Alison M.
5.0
(1)
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Hello!
I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing...
Reviewed by Benjamin W.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria has been a wonderful addition to our family over the past few months. She is extremely reliable and responsible. She does a great job caring for the kids, getting them ready for school on time, helping...
Reviewed by Tara B.
Donatella S.
Glen Oaks, NY
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Donatella. I'm active, dependable & mature with experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals,...
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not...
Reviewed by Krissy G.
5.0
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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
5.0
"Shanelle is very kind and meticulous. She's hard working and my son absolutely loves having her help with bedtime routines. We greatly enjoy working with her."
Reviewed by Jasmine F.
5.0
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Hi! I'm Amanda!
**Currently looking for SUMMER 2024**
A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my...
Reviewed by Jess E.
Maryann L.
Whitestone, NY
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"
Reviewed by David R.
Sarah M.
Kew Gardens, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Former International English Teacher - Special Needs Experience - Loves Kids!!
5.0
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My passion is caring for Children. I have many years of experience and started babysitting when I was 12 years old. Over the years I have worked with special needs children, especially autistic. This was in a clinical setting as well as live-in nannying. Eventually, I furthered my education, moved to Vietnam, and taught English...
5.0
"She drove my two sons to and from school, watched them during weekdays, and helped out with my newborn. I can depend on her at last minutes notice and I knew she'd be there. You can tell that she loves working...
Reviewed by Amelia C.
4.0
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Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old female living in Brooklyn, NY looking for part time babysitting jobs! I am a 2022 college graduate from UMass Boston, I am the second oldest of four children and have over 10 years of experience caregiving kids of all ages from newborns to teenagers as well as 1 year working with...
3.0
"Sarah cared for my son for 3 days while I was on a business trip in the area. She was punctual and friendly. I was in a hotel, which is hard for child care, and Sarah rose to the occasion. The issue was...
Reviewed by Erika M.
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
(1)
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Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"
Reviewed by Kejahni F.
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"
Reviewed by Adel G.
5.0
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I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals.
I've also worked with families after school and during the summer doing school pickups, drop offs to extracurricular activities, worked on fun art projects, helped with hw, assisted with bedtime routines...
5.0
"Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles...
Reviewed by Katherine M.
3.7
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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...
5.0
"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 my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental...
Reviewed by Ashley R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Jamaica, NY
Alexis V.
5.0
Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help.
- Alison M.
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities. She takes him to Central Park...
- Benjamin W.
Rosaria C.
5.0
Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.
- Katelyn K.
Donatella S.
5.0
Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives all of her love and attention to...
- Krissy G.
Shenelle S.
5.0
Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend Shenelle at 100%
- Tatiana F.
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Ratings for Jamaica, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Jamaica, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.