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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.…
Review for Sarah L. by Mike W.
Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider…
Review for Sarah C. by Nancy S.
Julieta was our nanny for over a year. My daughter absolutely loved her and had so much fun doing activities together. I would definitely…
Review for Julieta C. by Su P.
Special needs caregivers in New Hyde Park, NY
Sarah L.
Fresh Meadows, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am the Grandmother and have Sole and Physical Guardian since my Grandson was born. D. is now 6. I was working at the time as a surgical nurse. I needed someone I could trust. I spoke to friends of mine in the school district about someone I could trust 100%. I...
Janis T.
5.0
(2)
I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
5.0
"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"
Nancy S.
5.0
(1)
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...
Julieta C.
Franklin Square, NY
$23-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I have been a childcare provider for many years, I love children dearly, I think they're the best!! I have worked with a special needs child, in a day care center, and in private homes with infants, toddlers, preescholers and elementary school children. I'm an honest, loving, responsable and energetic person. I'm also...
Julieta can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Julieta was our nanny for over a year. My daughter absolutely loved her and had so much fun doing activities together. I would definitely recommend her. She was very responsible, caring, consistent and trustworthy. "
Su P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
Kristen D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....
Laura R.
5.0
(1)
I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"
Amy W.
Sushiela B.
Franklin Square, NY
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...
Sushiela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Susheila is a punctual and a responsible person. "
Ruchi K.
5.0
(1)
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.
Juana P.
Port Washington, NY
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Juana. I describe myself as compassionate, outgoing, flexible and understanding individual. I have one year of experience working with adults individuals with special needs and 13 years working with kids with special needs. I specialize in providing personalized care to help those I work with live more...
Juana can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Maria M.
Levittown, NY
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm kind and professional, I love taking care of people and I have helped families for many years including companion and helping people with special needs.
I worked as a nurse in South America in the past, I'm quite and respectful.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I have many of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. My experience is working for the last 3 years as a nanny also I am a single mom of two but with one child special needs. She is now 38. Fully capable of doing child care
Connie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Lysa G.
Bayside, NY
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Lysa. I have been a nurse for 7 years and a nanny for 13 years. I have experience in nursing home setting, home care setting, school nurse setting, tutoring and medial office work. I have experience with special needs, senior care, hospice care as well. I have worked all through Covid. I am experienced in...
Lysa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
Toni can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexa. I have worked for the NYC Department of Education with children with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, behavioral needs, and more for the past three years. I have a passion for supporting children who are often overlooked or misunderstood. During my time in the school system, I have learned how...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Valentina B.
Levittown, NY
$21-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
I worked for AHRC as a direct support professional and worked with elderly people with special needs. I worked in a group home and did house work and personal care like bathing and dressing. I work well with older people as well;
Valentina can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning
I enjoy working with children I am a special education teacher who works exclusively with children with special needs.
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Bonita R.
Jamaica, NY
$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am responsible caregiver who shows a high level of compassion to the patients and their families. I am very energetic to be around, my focus is to provided a number of services to patients and to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. I here to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friend, a I...
Bonita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello ! My name is Stephanie. I would like to start by saying that I love my job. I love helping those who cannot help themselves, helping to advocate . I have worked with people with disabilities for over 6 years now. Working in group homes for big companies , distributing medication, taking blood pressure , checking blood...
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