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Ashley N.

Group Leader Of Kids With Special Needs

Melville, NY

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Last summer I was a senior counselor for kids with special needs. I lead different activities, swam with them in the pool, helped with behavioral deficits, and made sure they had a fun day each and every day.
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Theresa N.

Caretaker/aide

Melville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
When I worked in the public schools I had a few classes that were special ed. I currently work with seniors with dementia.
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Steven M.

Melville, NY

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$20/hr
I have experience providing compassionate and dependable care for individuals with disabilities, always focusing on respect, dignity, and independence. I assist with daily living activities such as personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. I understand that every person has...
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Ellen L.

Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Melville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
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Crystal L.

Babysitter

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...

Care Member says "As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of...

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Mary C.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested

Tim K. says "Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own...

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Debra C.

Full Time Caregive

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...

Care Member says "Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows...

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Norma A.

Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...

Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...

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Kelley G.

Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...

Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Alexa F.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...

Carrie L. says "We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our...

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Christine C.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...

Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...

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Debra S.

Need Help?

Levittown, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Nanny for over 16 years with experience with infants to teens. The past 5 years I have also worked with a high functioning Austic boy who was 13 when I started. I got him from bus after school and kept him busy till aid arrived.. we did puzzles.. games.. talked about his day.
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Susan S.

Mom/special Needs Aide/ Looking For A Part Time Job

Massapequa, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mom and special needs aide. I have previous experience caring for infants and toddlers, also school age children.
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Karen C.

Caring, Fun, Interactive

Lindenhurst, NY

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm an experienced nanny. With many years of experience, caring for children from birth to teenagers. I have worked in the public schools in my town for over 11 years helping children with special needs. I have taken care of multiple children at once I have also taken care of twins. I also have two grown children of my...
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Julieanna M.

Bay Shore, NY

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Nurturing the growth and development of children has been my professional focus for 20 years. My desire to make a positive impact on children's lives drives my commitment to providing attentive, high-quality care for up to four children at a time. I bring a patient, calm, and imaginative approach to every interaction, whether we...
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Taylor P.

East Meadow, NY

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Taylor! I have 6 years of experience of babysitting kids, I am also a teacher aide for special needs children. I enjoy working with kids as I am a senior in college and want to pursue a career in education. I am more than comfortable with helping as much as I can such as changing, feeding, tending to children's...
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Cathy D.

Registered Pediatric Dental Hygienist Seeks Child Care Position For Weeknight and Weekends

Woodbury, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Cathy and I am a mother and part time dental hygienist. I am CPR certified, have excellent skills caring for children including special needs such as ADHD, PDD, Autism, Developmental Delays, Cerebral Palsy, etc. I am extremely nurturing, kind, gentle, fun, very structured and organized. Since I am now an empty nester,...
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Helen R.

Helen -

West Babylon, NY

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$18/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as animated silky playful I like working with kids because kids can change your world and see you as a protector and a safe place to be themselves I'm looking for a job that has flexibility where I can help a family live and choose a life they deserve with the care the child needs I started...
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Jamie C.

Levittown, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 15+ years of experience with kids from newborn to teens including special needs. I have my CDA, fingerprinted and am CPR certified. References available upon request!
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Crystal L.

As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps...

- Care member

Mary C.

Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like...

- Tim K.

Debra C.

Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children...

- Care member

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