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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
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My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...
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"Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she was immediately drawn to Lia, leading her to play and having...
Reviewed by Aleksandr M.
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Hello Everyone,
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.
Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...
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Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine.
I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...
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"Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical background so I felt reassured that my son's...
Reviewed by Gaitri P.
Salonica J.
Brooklyn, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello parents! I'm Salonica and I have a passion for little ones. I have multiple years of experience in nannying and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and childcare.
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"Salonica was the nanny of our 4 and 6 year old boys for about 3.5 years. She is fantastic - patient, punctual, kind, excellent driver, clean, trustworthy and the list goes on. Our family loves her dearly....
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Daisy I.
Woodhaven, NY
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Certified Teacher Assistant/Experienced Babysitter
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Hello to all!
My name is Daisy and I absolutely love children! Their little personalities are just simply amazing and refreshing. I work with children with special needs during the day as my full time job and earn extra money babysitting on the side.
I have 2 children of my own, girls (12 and 2 years old).
I am very...
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"Daisy is fun and full of energy!!! She always comes up with new and exciting ways to teach children new skills or enhance previously learned skills. She's a great team player and works collaboratively with...
Reviewed by Ella A.
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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...
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"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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My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
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"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made...
Reviewed by Meghan L.
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I am a caregiver/personal care assistant with over 5 years of professional experience working for high net wort clients. While working as a caregiver, I was entrusted to be the house manager and personal assistant to one of my clients. Additionally, I also have experience being a caregiver for children with special needs. I have...
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"Very caring and trustworthy. Thank you for everything!"
Reviewed by John A.
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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...
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"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.
Drita V.
New Hyde Park, NY
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis.
CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
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"Drita is the most qualified, compassionate,empathetic person I have ever met. I always felt a sense of security when she handled me. Drita has a wonderful disposition, always positive and cheerful. She took...
Reviewed by Leslie R.
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Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
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"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In...
Reviewed by Ashley M.
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I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals.
I've also worked with families after school and during the summer doing school pickups, drop offs to extracurricular activities, worked on fun art projects, helped with hw, assisted with bedtime routines...
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"Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles...
Reviewed by Katherine M.
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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...
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"Gabriela was respectful and kind! My daughter loved playing with her. She was also very clean and punctual. Definitely would hire her again. "
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Daisy I.
Woodhaven, NY
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have worked in a special needs daycare for four years. I worked with children with autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, etc. I have always loved working with special needs students since I was in elementary school. I would always volunteer to help out and that is when I knew I loved working with them. I have a lot of patience and I am...
Adriana O.
Mineola, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
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"Adriana is very sweet and attentive. Quickly connected with my son. Very organized for zoom home school assistance. Highly recommend."
Reviewed by Sebastian C.
Erline D.
Hewlett, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,.
- I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs.
- Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years.
- I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
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"Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team."
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Hello, I'm Aurellia, a passionate individual with a profound interest in childcare and the performing arts. With seven years of experience in childcare, I have cultivated a deep appreciation for fostering connections with children through artistic education.
Throughout my tenure, I have embraced the responsibility of ensuring...
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"Aurellia is a treasure!!! She was the first sitter we left with our 6 month old. During our interview with Aurellia, she took detailed notes of our child's routine and came early to go over them with us. - Our...
Reviewed by Lauren W.
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Hey ! My name is destiny. I'm NY native located in the Queens/Brooklyn area . I love caring for children and developing a bond with them ! I am very reliable , caring , attentive , energetic and I enjoy playtime just as much as the child. I also understand that every child is different and has different needs so I'm always...
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"We had a great experience with Destiny! She came to help us when in super short notice (booked through the app) when our regular nanny was taken ill. She was very responsive in answering questions and was very...
Reviewed by Care member
Siku H.
Astoria, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello parents!
My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones.
Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
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"Siku is a very reliable and respectful person who is a hard worker and I'd recommend anyone to hire them. If you want someone who will get things done and do them well, Siku is the perfect person!"
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My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
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"Katherine M. took great care of our two children for nearly two years. She was always a good example of kindness and respect for others with her mild-mannered ways.
Katherine helped with homework,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Lia P.
5.0
Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she was immediately drawn to Lia, leading her to play and having a blast the entire time they spent together. Lia is always punctual, never cancels a...
- Aleksandr M.
Khirishana K.
5.0
Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical background so I felt reassured that my son's medications would be administered correctly. Always could depend on her even if it was last minute....
- Gaitri P.
Salonica J.
5.0
Salonica was the nanny of our 4 and 6 year old boys for about 3.5 years. She is fantastic - patient, punctual, kind, excellent driver, clean, trustworthy and the list goes on. Our family loves her dearly. She’s the best!
- Care member
Daisy I.
5.0
Daisy was wonderful with our daughter. She even brought some games! Got to our house early and sent us updates through the night. Please make sure you add Daisy to your shortlist she is worth it!
- Paul S.
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.
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