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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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Special Needs - Autism

New York, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
My experience is based mostly on family members and children of friends that have autism and need special care. I find that I connect mostly by taking their time to understand their often times unspoken words. I have a major in Psychology as well as a Masters in Child Advocacy and policy. I am a psychosocial teacher for 2e...
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Loving Caregiver For Infants, Children, Teens And Adults With Special Needs

New York, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Through lived experience of one medically fragile child and one special needs child, extensive volunteer experience and now as an assistant teacher ( starting a new position with the special needs population in the fall) I bring a robust variety of skills to caring for infants, children, teens and some adults with special needs....
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Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs

New York, NY

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$10/hr
I am a prospective School Psychology/Child Psychology grad student that is learning about and choosing a career in mental health. I am happy to help provide care to those with any special needs!
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Special Needs Care Provider

New York, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Jane and I'm a 1st Grade teacher located in Manhattan. I recently finished up a Masters degree in Childhood Special and General Education. While I work in general education now, I aim to find a family (or a few!) in need of an occasional babysitter/caretaker for children with special needs. Prior to my current...
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Experienced With Special Needs And Always Ready To Help

New York, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Sydney C. , I recently just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manhattan College and am an upbeat and caring person. During college, I worked part-time for Special Citizens Futures Unlimited as a Community Rehabilitation Therapist. In this position, I assisted people of all ages who had Autism in day-to-day...
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Special Needs Careviger

New York, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have two close relatives who are on the autism spectrum. I have also worked professional for two New York families as a special needs caregiver, for their speech delayed toddlers.
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Special Needs Sitter/Tutor

New York, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I've worked with a wide range of folks with special needs of all ages. I believe that everyone, including the neurotypical, have special needs and that good humor and open communication are a necessary part of making sure that every person feels like a person. I've worked with toddlers, children,...
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Caring, Experienced Babysitter For Kids With Special Needs!

New York, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I recently graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology and am about to start a Phd in Child clinical psychopathology this September. I have years of experience providing Behavioral and ABA therapy to kids with ADHD, ODD, Autism, and more. I would love to spend these next months before grad school doing...
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Nanny / Tutor With Special Needs Experience

New York, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a college student pursuing an education degree, and I am very passionate about providing positive, compassionate support for individuals with special needs. I have 7 years of babysitting experience and within that time, I have had a few different jobs with special needs children including Autism, cognitive differences,...
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Special Needs Babysitter

New York, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have spent a lot of time since childhood with kids with special needs. My father (author) opened several speech therapy clinics around the country for kids with disabilities, and I was lucky enough to be able to spend time with them. During my adult life I've had the pleasure of babysitting for kids with autism and down...
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Part-time Special Needs Babysitter

New York, NY

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$50/hr
2 years experience
I am in my clinical fellowship as a speech-language pathologist currently working at the Preparatory School in Chelsea. I teach children and teens from 5th to 11th grade with a variety of diagnoses including ADHD, ADD, autism, receptive/expressive language disorders, anxiety, executive functioning challenges and dyslexia. My...
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

New York, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I have been directly working with children and adults with special needs for 4 years, but have been volunteering with Angels' Place in Southfield, MI since I was a child. I got my Bachelors degree in Sociology from Boston University and currently working towards my Masters in Special Education at Lesley University. I worked for...
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Special Needs Nanny & Tutor

New York, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I have over 9 years experience working alongside parents helping them to navigate their options & best approaches for their children. I was SN teacher working through the teaching fellows program. have experience in adhd, odd, dyslexia, executive functioning, odd, anxiety, sensory & depression issues. I have assisted finding...
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EXPERIENCED, UPBEAT SPECIAL NEEDS TUTOR & SITTER

New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
It has extensive information about my many services ** I Will Always Do My Best To Work With Your Budget** I am a tutor and award-winning writer (Prose Fellowship- NJ State Arts Council for YA fiction), more. I have over 15 years of child care and tutoring experience:. with Special Needs...
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Special Needs Experience

New York, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have cared for children with the following needs: Congenital CMV, Stroke, G-Tube, CPAP, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Motor Impairment, Speech Delay, Global Developmental Delay, Microcephaly, and Seizure Disorder. I have previously worked in an ER (4 years) as a...
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Special Needs Provider

New York, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have a brother with Down's Syndrome so I am very comfortable working with children who have disabilities. I myself have ADD and dyslexia and struggled with other learning challenges as a child. I have a passion and love working with special needs children.
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Full-time{30-35 Hrs} Special Needs Experienced In 10+ Yrs Career

New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Children delayed speech and adult disability with wheelchair usage. I find such work rewarding and stimulating as a workday involves helping and encouraging growth developments on all levels. As a certified Yoga instructor, to both children and adults, I provide patience, physical & emotional strengths, imaginative...
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special needs

New York, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Olivia . I am a current junior at the University studying Behavioral Neuroscience with hopes to go to Physician Assistant school. I have been caring for children, ages newborn and up, for over six years. I enjoy getting outdoors, reading, and trying new food! I love children and take pride in my ability to...
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Special Needs Assistance

New York, NY

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$18/hr
Hi there , I have worked patients with special care disabilities during my training in college. It is not only a job but extremely rewarding. It requires much caring and patience in which I have .
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