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Yamica W.

Special Needs Provider

Kew Gardens, NY

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$15/hr
9 years experience
I have over eight years of experience providing services for people with special needs. I believe that it is important to have a person centered approach so that each individual can maximize their fullest potential.
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Olena T.

Kew Gardens, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am writing to apply for the position of Habilitation Specialist. With my extensive experience working with people with disabilities and my dedication to providing compassionate and individualized care, I believe I am the ideal candidate for this role. I have over 10 years of experience in the field of habilitation. I have...
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India T.

Grad Student Who Loves Working With Kids!

Kew Gardens, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have experience in childcare and home health care, working with diverse groups of children, including those with special needs. I'm currently a graduate student studying psychology and looking for a part-time role with a wonderful family. I genuinely love working with kids and am happy to support families in any way I can....
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Anna M.

Kew Gardens, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Anna, and I have 10 years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to early teens, including those with special needs. My background as both a longtime babysitter and mental health counselor allows me to bring patience, empathy, and understanding to every child I work with. Alongside childcare, I...
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Angelina L.

Experienced Nanny

Kew Gardens, NY

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$25/hr
17 years experience
Hi, I'm Angie! I started animal and babysitting when I was 12 (I became Red Cross certified at age 11). I've spent time as a gig babysitter, a recurring babysitter, and as a live-in nanny. I've worked with kids as young as 8 weeks through 21 years old. I've cared for typical and special needs kids (with both physical and...
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Amanda J.

Kew Gardens, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
errands
home modification
respite care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. As a dedicated caregiver with years of experience serving adults and children with special needs and supporting the most vulnerable members of our society, I provide respite care, occasional transportation, and mobility assistance. I'm also happy to help with...
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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Laurie A.

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...

Eleni M. says "Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids. "

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Jennifer F.

Caring Like Family

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Visiting nurse
dementia
hospice services
visiting physician
personal care
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 ,...

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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Nicole C.

Educated Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...

Care Member says "We hired Nicole as an after school nanny for 2 years when my son was 2-4yo. She is very reliable, professional and patient with my son. She is also very...

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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Nate L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nate and I've been working with children my entire adult life! I got my start working at a camp counselor from the age of 13. Since then I've been babysitting, giving music lessons, and tutoring children of all ages. In 2019 I obtained my BS from SUNY New Paltz for jazz performance. Music is my passion and childcare...

Kathryn W. says "We hired Nate to pick up our kids from school daily and entertain them in the afternoons. He has been working for us for over two years and has provided...

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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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Gabriela F.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...

Whitney M. says "Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew...

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Perla E.

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.

Crystal S. says "Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made...

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Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Juliet P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Grateful, compassionate, empathetic, humble detail oriented are my best qualities! I have taught sports and physical development as a substitute teacher (Middle School), after school program, summer camps with children ages between 5 y/o to 13 y/o. I am a Certified Early Childhood Educator. I Support Montessori, Positive...

Joseph M. says "Juliet cared for our 3.5 and 1.5 year old girls for a week while our regular nanny was on vacation. She was incredibly professional and responsive during...

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Shellese H.

Fun And Energetic! You Can Depend On Me Anytime!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Shellese. I am a dedicated and professional nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns and adolescents. I specialize in newborn care and have worked closely with children with special needs, including those on the autism spectrum. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I...

Tyra B. says "Ms. H is an excellent mother and caretaker. She is dependable, warm and nurturing. Ms. H would be an asset to any family seeking her services."

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  • The average post rate is $21.17/hr as of December 2025

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Samantha L.

Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand -...

- Care member

Laurie A.

Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your...

- Eleni M.

Jennifer F.

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...

- Jodi D.

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