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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

5.0

(2)

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I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and...

Reviewed by Kristen D.

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Shenelle S.


Rosedale, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10+ Years Of Experience.

5.0

(3)

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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
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...

Reviewed by Tatiana F.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

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I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
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5.0

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I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Jennifer G.


Pelham, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
5.0
"I hired Jennifer to take care of my infant , she was with us for 2 years. She is very reliable , caring and patient "

Reviewed by Care member

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Afvan C.


Jamaica, NY

$30-41/hr1 yrs exp

The Fun Aunty

5.0

(6)

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Hi, my name is Afvan. I'm from Queens NY seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. My childcare experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I love to play hide and seek, board games, crafts, and music. I can help with Light...
5.0
"She’s a sweetheart and my go-to. As a member of the Armed Forces, I alway get pulled away for military duties. And being an amazing babysitter, Afvan is a part of my family care plan. She’s always punctual,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$40/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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,...
5.0
"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 house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids...

Reviewed by Mike W.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...

Reviewed by Melissa G.

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Gabriela S.


Bronx, NY

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Gabi

5.0

(1)

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Good afternoon parents, My name is Gabriela I am a college graduate and I would love to work with your children. I have worked in an after school program with children of all ages and I've taken care of children with special needs like cerebral palsy. I took care of her as a newborn and up to a year old. I love children and...
5.0
"Gabriela was respectful and kind! My daughter loved playing with her. She was also very clean and punctual. Definitely would hire her again. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Mariana A.


Bronx, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

5.0

(2)

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I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
5.0
"We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime...

Reviewed by Elizabeth M.

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Asha J.


Glen Cove, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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My mom was ill with cancer. I was with her & took care of her the entire time. I have worked with children & adults with special needs for over 12 years.
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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(7)

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I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
5.0
"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 to work, I interviewed many nannies and Nadia stood out...

Reviewed by Lisha H.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Reviewed by Valerie B.

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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay...

Reviewed by Maria L.

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Elizabeth B.


New Rochelle, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Children Bring Out The Child In Me. I Love Little People.

5.0

(1)

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My 10 plus years experience in the Medical Field for all ages, I am able to assist and tackle an emergency or an controlled environment. I am a Paramedic in NYC and continuous edicuation is a obligation. Providing assistance and help for the need is a purpose that I made as a career. I have worked with Early Childhood...
5.0
"Finding Elizabeth was a true blessing. She's punctual, responsible, luminous, and our daughter just adores her. She not only takes great care of our child but also respects our household rules and culture. We...

Reviewed by Dario D.

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Tiasha R.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

5.0

(10)

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Hi Families, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...
5.0
"Tiasha is reliable and trustworthy. She plays well with my two year old daughter. I recommend her and would hire her again."

Reviewed by Care member

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Jannette P.


Forest Hills, NY

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi parents my name is Jannette. I am married with two daughters in college. I have been a professional nanny for years. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, a team player, non-smoker. I am bilingual English/Spanish and also know sign language. I have a clean NYS driver's license and own my own car. I have...
5.0
"Jannette P is an excellent and responsible baby sister. She's very attentive and thoughtful. Ms P always looks out for the best interest of the the child. Ms babysat for our son and we never had any...

Reviewed by Maribel D.

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Juana P.


Port Washington, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...
5.0
"Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly...

Reviewed by Amanda Z.

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Vanessa E.


Jamaica, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Looking For Job In NYC

5.0

(1)

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I've been a childcare professional for over 15 years with experience ranging from infant care to young teens, including special needs children. Prior to moving to NYC, I was a piano and voice teacher at Nardin Academy. Utilizing and implementing the networking and organizational skills I have learned and developed, I have...
5.0
"Vanessa was our babysitter and piano teacher over the last 2 years. We already miss her. She is fun, smart, creative and always kept the kids engaged and active. Anyone is lucky to have Vanessa help out with...

Reviewed by Kathleen E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manhasset, NY

Danielle I.

5.0

We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers emotional support. She is calm and...

- Kristen D.

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.

Jennifer G.

5.0

Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter absolutely loves her.

- Care member

Afvan C.

5.0

Afvan took great care of our son, she was very attentive to his needs. She read stories and did a lot of educational games with him. Always positive and polite

- Care member

Sarah L.

5.0

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 house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids absolutely LOVE her! We were so comfortable that we let her take the kids to the playground...

- Mike W.

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