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Cameron C.

Babysitting/childcare Worker (AFTERSCHOOL) experienced With Special Needs

Tuckahoe, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Cam and I'm super passionate about changing kids lives for the better. I work full time at a special education preschool in Westchester, which keeps me busy from mornings until 3:00. After then, I'm free as a bee so caring for a child (or many) afterschool would be perfect. I'm also a huge nerd and love connecting...
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Yvette S.

Part Time Sitter

Tuckahoe, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I am submitting my resume for your consideration. I come with excellent reference and have been working with kids since I was in the Philippines ages newborns to 7 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and have also experience taking of children with special needs. I came here in USA as an Au pair for 2 years....
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Amanda P.

Bubbly And Caring Sitter

White Plains, NY

3.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
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Travis T.

Limitations Are An Illusion

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you. For the past decade, I've been working as an educator within the Department of Education, focusing on creating individualized learning experiences for students with diverse needs. My approach emphasizes building strong, collaborative...

Care Member says "I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son. Travis is an...

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
respite care
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...

Karen S. says "I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of...

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Dana P.

Closter, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana! A lifelong New Jersey native & fluent monolingual English speaker, fully authorized to work for any U. S. employer. I am a highly experienced nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare (newborn-teen), working with special needs children, & a preschool teachers aide. Clean background check & driving record,...

Care Member says "So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps. "

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Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Cesar A. says "Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and...

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Alexa B.

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated from Lehman College with my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology this past winter and work as a school-based speech and language therapist. I am currently only looking for a occasional date night sitting opportunities on weekends. I have over 9 years of babysitting...

Carolyn L. says "My family has been lucky to have Alexa as our babysitter this past summer. She is incredibly patient, attentive, and communicative. I am a nervous...

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Suzette T.

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...

Gokce S. says "I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at...

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Tiasha R.

Part-time Care Giver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi Families, 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. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...

Care Member says "My toddler gets SO excited when he hears a knock at the door and is pretty bummed if it isn’t Tiasha! She is an awesome caregiver who will get down on...

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Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Nakite A.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...

Care Member says "Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely...

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Melis W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Las Cruces, NM where I worked at A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley since 2016 as a Director and Workshop Coordinator as well as a high school theatre teacher at Las Cruces High School. I have worked with all ages ranging from 2 through 17 years old. I have experience working with,...

Tulay W. says "Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike. "

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Tatyana J.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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Michelle W.

Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Michelle, I'm thrilled at the possibility of becoming a part of your family's journey. With 20 years of experience, I find so much joy in nurturing the precious stages infant through toddler age children. I have a strong background in infant care and early childcare with a vast amount of experience...

Care Member says "We are beyond grateful for Michelle and the love and care she has given our family over the many years. From the very beginning, she has been an...

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Lia P.

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Aleksandr M. says "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...

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Cheyenne W.

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Andre G. says "Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of December 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Tuckahoe, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Travis T.

I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son....

- Care member

Tracey G.

I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful,...

- Karen S.

Dana P.

So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps.

- Care member

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