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Nadia G.

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I help them to thrive I have taken care of children newborns to age20 plus years professionally since 1998 and I am a proud I am experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin...

Lisha H. says "We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning...

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Experienced Childcare Professional

Howard Beach, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I worked as a nanny/babysitter for children of all ages throughout my undergraduate and graduate college career from 2011 to 2018. Additionally, I volunteered abroad in Sri Lanka with special needs children providing education and mental health treatment in 2018. I have an undergraduate...

Taryn C. says "Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him. Helped him get...

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Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...

Matthew P. says "Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for...

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Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...

Sarah M. says "Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

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Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello. I'm looking for a great family with a full time position to work for. About me I'm 30 years old from Colombia. I'm speak Spanish and English. I have been living here in America for over 4 years working as a nanny living in, out and part time in a different families. I have a lot of experience, more than 8 years since I...
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Brooklyn, NY

from
$30/hr
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
transportation
I offer personalized care for children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. Whether you need help with daily routines, companionship, homework assistance, special needs support, or simply someone to trust, I'm here to provide a safe, nurturing environment.
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Compassionate Senior Caregiver With Experience In Special Needs & Mental Health Advocacy

Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
errands
respite care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Aaliyah, an Applied Psychology major at NYU with over three years of caregiving experience. I've provided care for my grandmother, who has multiple sclerosis, early dementia, and is wheelchair-bound, as well as helped individuals with special needs. My personal experience with mental health challenges like bipolar...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I have 4 years of experience working with kids including those with special needs. I've taught sewing, graphic design and illustration at nonprofit arts organizations and enjoy being a mentor to young people in general. I've also been an overnight summer camp mentor at a UC berkeley precollege program.
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Part Time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Ariela and I am seeking part time employment in either Kansas or Missouri with a fun, engaging family. I come with a diverse background of childcare experience - babysitting, camp counseling, classroom aide, etc - as well as experience working with special needs children. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work...
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Weekend Nanny/Housekeeper/ Elderly Care

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am a mature woman with over 20 years of experience, with special needs, infants, twins, children of all ages, CPR certified, college-educated and elderly care. I have great references. I have a clean background, a great personality, and a warm and loving person. I am available late evening and on the weekends. I would love to...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
I have 3 years experience of taking care of the elderly. Paying attension to detail on their special needs and medication is a Priority. Doing the work with Passion makes it easy and treating a patient with care matters the most, as it also brings comfort to the Patient.
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Warm, Reliable Help For Your Loved One - Light Housekeeping, Meals & More!

Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hello! My name is Nerlean, and I bring both professional and personal experience to the care I provide. From 2000 to 2010, I worked as a home health aide, nursing assistant, and EMT, giving me a strong foundation in compassionate, hands-on care. Currently, I work with toddlers with special needs as an early intervention teacher,...
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Grad Student Who Loves Working With Kids!

Kew Gardens, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have experience in childcare and home health care, working with diverse groups of children, including those with special needs. I'm currently a graduate student studying psychology and looking for a part-time role with a wonderful family. I genuinely love working with kids and am happy to support families in any way I can....
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Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Responsible Certified Home Health Aid with 14 years of experience, Certified Medical Assistant. Assist patients with: bathing, dressing, preparing food with according to diet plan, feed, eating, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, run errands. I can help with transfer from bed to wheelchair, turning, changing position,...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
I pride myself on being dedicated and compassionate with a strong commitment to supporting the special needs population. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with special needs, helping them reach their daily goals, becoming more independent, and helping them achieve their fullest potential.
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Fun And Loving Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

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$19/hr
8 years experience
My name is Sarah and I'm an advanced doctoral student in clinical psychology. I currently work part-time as an executive functioning coach with neurodivergent students. In this capacity, I help with time management, test prep, emotion regulation, anxiety management, writing, among other things. I have a particular passion for...
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South Richmond Hill, NY

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with special need kids. I worked with kids that has asthma, ADHD, kabuki syndrome, Down syndrome, speech delayed.
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Creative And Energetic Sitter.

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have cared for special needs kids. I am a energetic and reliable sitter. I will go above and beyond to meet your families needs.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tatiana and I have over 10 years of experience with children, teens and adults with special needs and disabilities. I currently work for a company that helps individuals with disabilities and I am looking for a second job in order to help another family with whatever they need. I am very patient and respectful...
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Brooklyn, NY

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Anabella. I am a rising sophomore in college looking for a summer job. I have extensive experience with children: from teaching ages 3-11 at my taekwondo to helping with a STEAM-based Saturday program for ages 6 through 11. Last year, I worked as a live-in nanny for a 3-year-old girl. I am more than happy to...
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Nadia G.

We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time...

- Lisha H.

Nicole S.

Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him....

- Taryn C.

Deserie T.

Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her...

- Matthew P.

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