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Shabnam A.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO

Care Member says "She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy...

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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...

Andrea F. says "Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel...

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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)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

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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Alexandra O.

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...

Melissa G. says "I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly...

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Claudia N.

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

4 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

I'm a certified teacher with four years of childcare experience. My love of caring for kids stems from my previous babysitting work. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. As a caregiver, I believe in open and consistent communication with parents. I provide verbal updates at pickup and send...

Lisa N. says "Vanessa is entirely trustworthy with our baby girl and is the example of a wonderful Au Pair. She's attentive to M's needs, proactive in every way, brings...

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Nadine T.

Freeport, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Hospice services

errands

dementia

companionship

light cleaning

+ 1 more

For the past 15 years, I have worked in the healthcare field as a Certified Home Health Aide, providing compassionate and comprehensive care to hundreds of clients across Nassau and Suffolk counties. My experience includes hands-on support for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and those requiring Hospice care, among other...

Eileen R. says "Kind, caring, compassionate and sweet. Easy to talk to and understands the needs of clients as well as family members."

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Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...

Gaitri P. says "Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical...

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Nadia G.

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Light cleaning

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have been called the baby whisperer and have the baby magic I help them to thrive and grow in every aspect I have taken care of children newborns to adulthood for 20 plus years professionally I am experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I...

Lisha H. says "We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning...

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Patricia O.

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)

from: $15/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

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...

Victoria G. says "Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She...

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Alexis T.

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

Worked 20 hours a week with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Collaborated with parents and other caregiver to organize implementation of word games, reading and school-like activities in each daily session...

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Karen S.

Caring And Dependable.

Valley Stream, NY

from: $40/hr

Travel

craft assistance

carpooling

I am a caring a dependable caregiver. have many years of experience caring for children, and people with special needs of all ages. I am a Teacher's Assistant at a local school district.

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Alisha C.

Bellerose, NY

from: $22/hr

3 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

grocery shopping

carpooling

travel

Hello! I am a student at Queens College studying communication and speech disorders with the career goal to become a Speech therapist for children with special needs and delays. I currently work as a ABA therapist for children on the Autism spectrum providing behavioral therapy to help with families day to day needs. I worked as...

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Xiomara T.

Bellerose, NY

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

I currently provide care for a special needs boy. I've been with him, and also cared for other children for about 6 years now. I have experience for providing care for three children at a time. I am willing to travel. I am also certified as a Home Health Aide for children.

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Ekaterini G.

Franklin Square, NY

from: $23/hr

2 years experience

Meal prep

grocery shopping

carpooling

I am patient and friendly with two years working experience caring for toddlers to preteens. I have experience with teens with special needs. Community hab 06/2024-present Provide meaningful instruction to individuals to enhance community living skills. Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, health care, and...

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Sabrina C.

New Hyde Park, NY

from: $25/hr

1 year experience

Meal prep

grocery shopping

craft assistance

**im looking to be a short notice fill in sitter when I have cancellations** The joy of working as a 1:1 aide in an elementary school special education classroom inspired me to become a caregiver. I value connecting with kids and find it incredibly rewarding to support them. As a patient and friendly provider, I enjoy playing...

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Aidia R.

Baldwin, NY

from: $10/hr

3 years experience

Travel

meal prep

craft assistance

Hi! My name is Aidia and I am new to care. com, but I do have babysitting experience. I have worked with children for a few years now, so I have a few years of childcare experience. I recently have been working with children with disabilities and special needs therefore, I am capable and comfortable working with children that...

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Patricia K.

Patient & Fun Babysitter.

Garden City, NY

from: $36/hr

20 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

carpooling

Hi, I'm Patty, 64 year resident of Garden City. I'm a substitute in local schools for special needs kids and also an ABA therapist. I'm patient and creative, and live hearing the funny things kids say. I taught my children to read at home before kindergarten and enjoy helping young kids with their reading. Pl contact me about...

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Danielle B.

Part-time Caregiver

Queens Village, NY

from: $17/hr

7 years experience

Meal prep

I enjoy taking care of children. As well as educating children. I am a loving, caring and nurturing person. I have 7 years of experience working with children. I currently work as a teacher's assistant for the department of education. I have experience working with children of the ages 5-14, and I have experience working with...

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Aisha K.

Valley Stream, NY

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

Hi! My name is Aisha, and caring for children has always been a huge part of my life. I come from a big family and have helped care for my 5 nephews and 2 nieces over the years, so being around kids feels completely natural to me. My family and friends even call me the "baby whisperer" because of how easily I connect with...

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Shabnam A.

She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope...

- Care member

Beltha H.

Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer...

- Andrea F.

Renee O.

Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much

- Care member

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lawrence, NY

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Available Now in Lawrence!

Shabnam A.

Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Renee O.

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

Alexandra O.

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Claudia N.

Nadine T.

Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

Nadia G.

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Patricia O.

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Alexis T.

Karen S.

Caring And Dependable.

Alisha C.

Xiomara T.

Ekaterini G.

Sabrina C.

Aidia R.

Patricia K.

Patient & Fun Babysitter.

Danielle B.

Part-time Caregiver

Aisha K.

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lawrence, NY

Shabnam A.

Beltha H.

Renee O.

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