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Renee O.

Paraprofessional Who Works With Autistic/on The Spectrum

Bay Shore, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Renee and I love working children, I am a NON-SMOKER. COMFORTABLE WITH PETS. With 6 years experience where I helped with the following: I have experience working with children that are AUTISTIC or on the SPECTRUM and I also provide DSP services in the evening for family that requires that. Maintained...
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Farmingdale, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I currently work in a school setting working with autistic students. I enjoy what I do and each day is a learning experience. I'm patient and kind.
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Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Melville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
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Early Childhood/Special Education Grad Student

Deer Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a very responsible and loving 32-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience with children of all ages from newborn through pre-teen. I have a Bachelors degree in psychology and returned to school this Fall for my Masters in Early Childhood and Special Education. I love children and have been fortunate enough to...
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Brentwood, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I enjoy working with people and most enjoy jobs where I have one-on-one interaction with others. I enjoyed taking care of elder family members and individual with special needs and would like to help others in this way. I like doing work that has the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
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Caretaker/aide

Melville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
When I worked in the public schools I had a few classes that were special ed. I currently work with seniors with dementia.
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Bay Shore, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages, along with classroom experience as an English teacher for 25+ students, including those with special needs. My background as an au pair helped me build strong communication, patience, and organizational skills. I enjoy keeping kids engaged with outdoor games, puzzles,...
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Bohemia, NY

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$18/hr
9 years experience
I spent 9 years as a cna and have a special needs daughter. I am very familiar with developmental delays, gtubes ect.
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Huntington Station, NY

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I would make a wonderful nanny because caring for children has always been my passion. With three years of hands-on experience, I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages, from infants to preschoolers. I spent a year in a daycare supporting little ones from birth to age 4, and I currently work as a special needs...
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Part-Time Care Available

West Babylon, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a very caring, loving, reliable, bubbly and easy going person who love and take my work very seriously. I have worked with the Elderly and children. I have worked with Dementia , Alzheimer's, nonverbal client , developmental delay, and other ailments. I can assist with bathing, dressing, medication, meals, activities and...
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West Babylon, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 8 years of experience. I've cared for twins, multiple children, and special needs children. Former CNA, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prep. I am very fun, energetic and reliable.
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Huntington Station, NY

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Meghann and I currently live in Massapequa. I really love children and I used to babysit my cousins and my neighbor's kids and also worked as a care giver for special needs child. I have also babisat for couple families. I am working as a teacher's assistant in NassauBoces. I am warm-hearted, reliable and enjoy...
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Oakdale, NY

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$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as caring , dependable and patient. I started working with kids when I was 13. I babysat for my neighbor whose an RN for her 2 children under 2. The rest is history !! In my spare time, I like to swim, walk, read and travel. My skills include Experienced w Special Needs , medically fragile and...
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Nurses Aide And Paraprofessional

Bay Shore, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked at southside hospital for 30 years retired 8 years ago as a ward clerk I worked on a med surgical unit which is a 40 bed unit working under drs picking up Dr orders basically running the unit. I also worked in the school district as a para professional for 15-20 years all ages. Which I enjoy very much. I'm a people...
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Caring, Fun, Interactive

Lindenhurst, NY

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi I'm an experienced nanny. With many years of experience, caring for children from birth to teenagers. I have worked in the public schools in my town for over 11 years helping children with special needs. I have taken care of multiple children at once I have also taken care of twins. I also have two grown children of my...
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Brentwood, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
I love caring for children and have had the privilege to do so for over a decade. I have experience working as a Teacher Aide/ 1:1 Care Worker caring for special needs children, specifically children with autism. I'm also currently working on becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and have about 3 years experience with ABA...
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Huntington Station, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi Parents! My name is Sydney and I am 20 years old. I am currently attending SUNY Oneonta and majoring in Childhood Education. I have had lots of experience caring for kids including numerous babysitting jobs, full-time nanny, summer camp counselor for three summers and currently working as a TA at a preschool for children with...
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Farmingdale, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have plenty of experience with children . I have baby sat for many years , and I have four grandchildren that I have cared for as well. I have experience with special needs children . I am very patient , loving , and caring . I love children , and will treat them with so much love . I have references upon request .
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Huntington Station, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I work full-time M-F, but I have been a camp counselor for 3-6-year-olds for 3 years and I have experience with special needs children. I have a graduate degree and I love children. Trying to start my life and need extra cash.
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Negotiable And Kind

Huntington Station, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping Cooking and Other household needs. I worked with kids with special needs on and off for 2 years. Also worked for project excel during summer of 2023 for a camp counselor position.
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