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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

Review for Mary C. by Tim K.

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

Review for Ryan M. by Tim R.

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

Review for Alexa F. by Carrie L.

Special needs caregivers in Plainview, NY

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Mary C.


Huntington Station, NY

$25/hr

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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
5.0
"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 children. She was always game for taking on any task or activity. She went above and beyond with homework...

Tim K.

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Ryan M.


Massapequa, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Ryan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caring, genuine, responsible. I have three little ones and she is the only one that can handle them three by herself. very capable. excellent in organizing things, she also helped me to unpack and settle in my new house. Great all around."

Hila K.

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"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 babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...

Carrie L.

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Meghan M.


Huntington, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"

Erika L.

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Damaris R.


Hempstead, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2, with experience of over 20 years. I have worked with infants in Daycare and school- age children in a classroom and privately. I have worked with special needs children in a classroom setting in addition to residential. My attitude is a positive one, I am flexible and dependable. I love singing and dancing and...
Damaris can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Damaris for a nanny/caretaker position. Damaris worked with our family for two and a half years, providing exceptional care for our two children, a 5-month-old baby boy and a 3-year-old girl, at the start of her...

Jennifer H.

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Debra C.


Huntington, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregive

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Debra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Debbie has babysat for my two year old on several occasions. She always shows up on time and is very responsible, capable, reliable, and respectful. Most importantly she cares for my son with love. Most recently she made herself available last minute and very late...

Lindsay T.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$17-21/hr7 yrs exp

Sarah C.

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.

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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...

Ramya S.

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Jennifer C.


Deer Park, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Karen N.


North Babylon, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 21 and 19. 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-in-law. After the birth of my 16-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 16 years, I have lovingly...
Karen can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 and I am forever grateful. Karen is reliable, alert to the needs of the children, and very loving. I recommend...

Norma B.

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Shalyce J.


Hempstead, NY

$28-40/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives. I believe that patience and creativity are essential qualities for...
Shalyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shalyce is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our baby nurse. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my baby. You truly can't ask for more. She was a lifesaver to me!! Thank you for a job well...

Care member

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Crystal L.


Farmingdale, NY

$49-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...

Care member

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Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...

Kristina F.

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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Lasandra can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$17/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

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...
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Esther S.


Westbury, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available

As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and can thrive. With my skills and experience, I am well-equipped to provide a...
Esther can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Having Esther as our nanny was really great! Her professionalism, cordiality and dedication in caring for my daughter are truly commendable. She quickly formed a strong bond with our daughter. Esther is not just a caretaker; she is a friend/big sister who finds...

Care member

Hi, my name is kacie, I have been a care giver for over the past 3years, I have worked with a few special needs patient along my journey, I enjoy cooking, cleaning and taking care of my patients
Shawna can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
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Susan S.


Massapequa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom and special needs aide. I have previous experience caring for infants and toddlers, also school age children.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Melina N.


Copiague, NY

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Heartfelt Caregiving

Hi, my name is Melina N, and I'm a dedicated caregiver with over 5 years of experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. I provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, mobility support, and companionship. My approach is centered on patience, respect, and creating a...
Melina can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
My name is Joann Ingoglia I have lived in the East Northport community for over 35 years were I raised my 2 children. Presently I work for the Commack School District for over 20 years. I've been with students and of all ages including special needs. I am a caring, reliable and trustworthy person who will care for your family...
Joann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation

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