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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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Diama K.

Melville, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Reliable private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with client. specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Dedicated to giving the best possible care. Patient ,...
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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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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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Nicolette G.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi ! my name is Nicolette I am a mom Of 2 and I have 10+ years child care experience I have worked with family's with multiple children, as well As special needs , I have worked in home daycare's as well as state regulated facilities and elementary school settings. I am fluent in American sign language , I have 2 years of...

Frankee A. says "Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My...

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Karen N.

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 25 and 23. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister & brother in-law. After the birth of my 20-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 20 years I have...

Norma B. says "Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her...

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Crystal L.

Babysitter

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Ryan M.

Child Care

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am a kind hearted and fun loving nanny. I do not have any children of my own. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old. I have taken care of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. I have also dealt with multiples and children with special needs. I don't mind pets, but I am allergic to cats. I enjoy keeping children...

Tim R. says "We were a family of 5 (6 now!) and Ryan was our sitter for almost two years before she moved to South Florida. She is amazing with the kids and quickly...

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Amy H.

Huntington, NY

4.8(1)
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$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced and dedicated nanny with a long history of providing loving, safe, and engaging care for children of all ages. As a parent of three, I bring both personal and professional experience in nurturing children, managing multiple schedules, and fostering a positive, structured environment. I am certified in First Aid and...

Joyce M. says "Amy is very reliable, loving and a pleasure to be around."

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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)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Liana L.

Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have had the experience and pleasure of volunteering full-time as a live-in child caregiver at a children's medical/special needs home down in Peru for the past decade. I was responsible from anywhere from 20 to 50 children at a time, ranging in ages from newborns to teenagers. I have the honor of being an Aunt to 2 baby...

Jenny C. says "Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are in her care....

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Norma A.

Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Maryann L.

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

David R. says "Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

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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)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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Nalijah W.

Amityville, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Alexa F.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

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Nicolette G.

Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her...

- Frankee A.

Karen N.

Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came...

- Norma B.

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

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