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Sherra F.


Roosevelt, NY

$18-23/hr

DSP & AMAP

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I work with & care for adults with developmental & physical disabilities. Assist them with the daily tasks of everyday living. I also assist with vital signs & medication.
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Donna G.


Roosevelt, NY

$20-25/hr

Direct Support Provider

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I have been working with special needs since 2006. I'm very passionate about this because I have someone in my family who has special needs and its not an easy task. I am available to be a special needs provider.

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I would be great companion because I am very social and patient. I would like to help people grow and gain solidity in social and independent settings.
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Janelle M.


Roosevelt, NY

$20-41/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Child Care Professional With Special Needs Expertise

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I enjoy working with kids because it's rewarding to watch them grow and learn. Their curiosity and resilience inspire me daily, and helping them develop new skills is fulfilling. I have 5+ years experience with baby sitting from newborns to school age, as well as autistic children.
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Melanie D.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Fun Psych Grad Student

5.0

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I am a responsible, energetic psychology graduate student attending LIU. I am looking for local families that need a part-time sitter. I have class at night but am available in the mornings. I am the blanket-fort-making, cookie-baking, Disney-loving, made-up-game-playing babysitter that your children will ask for! I am willing...
5.0
"Melanie is amazing. I hired her this past summer to be a "counselor" to my seven year old son in lieu of sending him to camp. We are high risk for Covid in our household so I was looking for someone who could...

Reviewed by Elana B.

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her."

Reviewed by Katelyn K.

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
5.0
"Dawn has cared for me since I was an infant to about 5 or 6 full time and then on and off for years. I am now 22 yrs old and she is STILL a big part of my life. we have grown very close over the years she is...

Reviewed by Jessica D.

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Carrie L.

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

5.0

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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...
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!"

Reviewed by Amy W.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very...

Reviewed by Oneisha S.

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Chloe W.


Freeport, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"

Reviewed by Sarah P.

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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I was blessed to have a younger brother who had a slight learning disability when he was growing up. As his older sister, I felt it was my duty to make sure I modified things so that he could understand everything. This experience opened up my eyes to a greater calling to help people of all ages with all types of developmental...
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Nadia E.


Baldwin, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, My name is Nadia. I am currently a student at Molloy College studying biology. I am 21 years old and have experience taking care of individuals with special needs. I can provide references if you would like. I have my own transportation due to the fact that I commute to school. If you ever need me I just ask that you let me...
5.0
"We hired Nadia last minute to watch our two boys, she was friendly, personable, and great with our kids! She was also very flexible with timing. Would highly recommend!"

Reviewed by Alexis C.

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Shenelle S.


Rosedale, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10+ Years Of Experience.

5.0

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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
5.0
"Shanelle is very kind and meticulous. She's hard working and my son absolutely loves having her help with bedtime routines. We greatly enjoy working with her."

Reviewed by Jasmine F.

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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
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Toni-ann H.


Queens Village, NY

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Toni is an incredible baby sitter. I hired her in a rush because my recent sitter moved away. Toni was so responsible and responsive. My kids absolutely loved her. She played with them and made sure they ate...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lisa F.


Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

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Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout...

Reviewed by Kylie L.

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Nyaira S.


Lynbrook, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira & I'm 22 years old. :) I have a flexible schedule as all my classes are online for creative writing and videography. I have babysat for about 3 families through care. com and I am currently an assistant daycare Teacher, where I care for a classroom of infants - 3 years old, but am looking...
5.0
"NYAIRA is lovely. She’s sweet, thoughtful, timely, considerate and careful. She babysat for my family for about a month and I my needs changed…my work was just not as busy as I expected. I have three kids 6,11...

Reviewed by Care member

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Althea S.


Cambria Heights, NY

$19-50/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I would like to take the opportunity to state my strong interest in caring for elder, special needs, nanny and babysitter. I am a reliable, calm, confident and an organized individual with experience such as part-time, full-time and live-in capacities caregiver. Currently, I am fully available. I live a smoke-free and drug-free...
5.0
"Even though Our time didn't fit Althea 'availability therefore Althea can not accept the job ; Althea was very punctual, compassionate and eager to help . I highly recommend Althea and in the future if...

Reviewed by Jenna Y.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Roosevelt, NY

Melanie D.

5.0

Melanie is amazing. I hired her this past summer to be a "counselor" to my seven year old son in lieu of sending him to camp. We are high risk for Covid in our household so I was looking for someone who could be very responsible about wearing masks, washing hands and keeping distant outside while...

- Elana B.

Rosaria C.

5.0

Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.

- Katelyn K.

Dawn P.

5.0

Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...

- Jennifer L.

Alexa F.

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 daughters adore her (ages 10 and...

- Carrie L.

Caroline K.

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.

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