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Maria D.


Shelter Island Heights, NY

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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Hi! My name is Mia and I am a special education teacher who absolutely loves working with children with diverse needs. I have 10 years of experiences working with children with a range of abilities and needs. I have worked in a variety of schools and settings, from private schools to special programs to in-home therapy. Many of...
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Antonia J.


Shelter Island, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

I Have Fun While Also Being Professional.

5.0

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I'm currently a college freshman looking for a job this summer. I have 2 years of experience with babysitting and hosting childcare events at my school especially special needs/disabled child sporting events. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
5.0
"Best babysitter ever!! I'm a mother of 8 and all my babies were taken care of and had so much fun with Antonia!"

Reviewed by Lucille P.

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Lisa H.


Cutchogue, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible And Loving Mother Of Three Adult Children.

5.0

(1)

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I have been employed by the mattituck/cutchogue public school for the past 4+ years in their special education department where I work closely with students with special needs.
5.0
"Our family was visiting the North Fork from California, and Lisa babysat so we could have a night out while our kids were in bed. She arrived after bedtime, but I would have felt extremely comfortable with her...

Reviewed by Adam A.

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Jessica F.


Bridgehampton, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Extreme Passion

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I started as an aid in Bridgehampton school district in 2014 After the first year I decided to get my TA certificate. I decided to stay working as an aid because bridgehampton with pay 100% for any continuing education. I then decided to get my RBT and am currently a behavioral therapist as well. I put my heart into every child...
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Sherwyn H.


Sag Harbor, NY

$46-50/hr10 yrs exp

Handy And Willing To Help

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Respiratory Care. I have Home care experience and sub acute care experience as well as acute care experience. I love Being a Nurse and I am passionate about what I do.
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Jean P.


Southold, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

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I have plus 20 years as a care giver. I have just finished a course for certification as a CNA. I have worked with children, adults and seniors.
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Lisa S.


Shelter Island, NY

$30-50/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable, Educated And Energetic Helper!

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I have experiences with CPSE, EI, ABA, companion care, childcare and pet care. I am mature, energetic and creative. I am a person that you can trust and rely on for multiple tasks.
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Lindsay S.


Sag Harbor, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A PT Or FT Babysitting Role Out East (I Am In Sag Harbor). Reach Out With Any Question

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I like working with kids because I understand how important babysitters are in a child's life. As a daughter of working parents, I grew up w babysitters and recognize how integral that relationship is for young children. I'm looking for a job that is part time / weekday full time where I can work with children prior to...
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Chloe G.


Bridgehampton, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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I am a recently graduated university student who loves children and is very energetic. I have about 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, as well as program training with special needs individuals. I am CPR certified, can cook, and am a very strong swimmer. I am happy to help out with any household needs as...
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Hendrik J.


Mattituck, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Loving, Patient And A Big Ole Teddy Bear.

3.0

(2)

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Hi, My name is Hendrik. I'm 29 and south African. I love swimming and the outdoors but I'm also a big geek and love books and gaming. I have been working in the care industry almost 10 years and have had such an amazing experience from taking care of infants to being a companion for seniors. My grandparents have both dementia...
5.0
"Hendrick is a capable and a dependable, trustworthy worker. He is both a fast learner and very courteous. His mood is always up, he is very engaging and very articulate. In short, I was fortunate to find...

Reviewed by Carl Daniel R.

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Isabelle T.


Hampton Bays, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic And Fun/Engaging Sitter

5.0

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I have been babysitting for 10 years now and have always loved children. Additionally, I am fully vaccinated and will be getting my booster when it becomes available. I am currently applying to graduate school to get a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with the hope of focusing on Children's Psychology!). I am naturally very...
5.0
"Isabelle is lovely, warm and lighthearted. She connected w my two boys easily and quickly so they felt safe before my husband and I went out for the evening. Clearly, Isabelle has experience with kids of all...

Reviewed by Vera N.

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5.0

(1)

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I have taken care of special needs children in the past. I babysit a young boy for 5 years who had diagnosed ADHD amongst other behavioral issues.
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Jayla S.


Mattituck, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

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Hi, I live in Cutchogue and have worked with children for 15 plus years. I have also worked with children with special needs for 10 years. I also have had pets all my life and have pet sat for 12 plus years. I am off during the school holidays and summer time. My schedule is very flexible. I just got my Masters in education and...
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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified

5.0

(2)

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Hello, Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

5.0

(4)

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It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
5.0
"Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for...

Reviewed by Kate V.

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Gina G.


Riverhead, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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I am a mother of two boys and I absolutely love being a caregiver. I have been taking care of people of all ages for many years now. I specialize in private home care. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and reliable. I can provide excellent references upon request. Please feel free to give me a call, I would love to meet...
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Jenna C.


Southampton, NY

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

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I am going to school for teaching. I want to become a special education teacher. I worked for a family for 6 years with a child who had minor seizures. I also have other experience from a couple other children I've taken care of.
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Meggan B.


South Jamesport, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Special Needs Provider Available.

5.0

(2)

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In my career as an English/American Sign Language Interpreter I worked with children who were Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am pursuing a degree In Graduate School and so far I have studied about all disabilities and the importance of early intervention with children who are disabled. I love working one on one with children of all...
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Rocio S.


Southampton, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver And Like To Make People Laugh

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I'd describe my personality as sociable, enthusiastic, compassionate. I like caring for people with special needs because it makes me feel good as a human being able to help others I'm looking for a job that that I am getting pay well while also being able to do something I love I started caring for people with special needs...
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Hendrik J.


Mattituck, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Professional Big Ole Teddy Bear.

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Hi, My name is Hendrik. I'm 29 and south African. I love swimming and the outdoors but I'm also a big geek and love books and gaming. I have been working in the care industry almost 10 years and have had such an amazing experience from taking care of infants to being a companion for seniors... I have done it all from assisting...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Shelter Island Heights, NY

Antonia J.

5.0

Best babysitter ever!! I'm a mother of 8 and all my babies were taken care of and had so much fun with Antonia!

- Lucille P.

Lisa H.

5.0

Our family was visiting the North Fork from California, and Lisa babysat so we could have a night out while our kids were in bed. She arrived after bedtime, but I would have felt extremely comfortable with her watching them while they were awake too. Lisa is an excellent communicator, She's someone...

- Adam A.

Hendrik J.

5.0

Hendrick is a capable and a dependable, trustworthy worker. He is both a fast learner and very courteous. His mood is always up, he is very engaging and very articulate. In short, I was fortunate to find him.

- Carl Daniel R.

Isabelle T.

5.0

Isabelle is lovely, warm and lighthearted. She connected w my two boys easily and quickly so they felt safe before my husband and I went out for the evening. Clearly, Isabelle has experience with kids of all kinds. She was very responsive and shared updates during the evening.

- Vera N.

Katie L.

5.0

Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for themselves and others. They will be respected and listened to and guided in their decision-making...

- Kate V.

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