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Catherine B.

Special Needs Care

Whitestone, NY

from: $25/hr

Experience in many areas as well as special needs. Please feel free to contact me to answer all of your questions. I have a very flexible schedule.

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Judith V.

Part Time/ Babysitter Nanny Available

Whitestone, NY

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

I have an extensive background in the child care field. I was a personal nanny for 3 children in the early 90's. For the board of education I was a substitute school aide and a paraprofessional. I worked at preschools for special needs boy, as well as work p/t in the schools integrated classes of 3-4-year-old. I am a mom of a...

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Debra G.

Whitestone, NY

from: $28/hr

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

meal prep

Hi, my name is Debra G. I come from a family with a lot of kids a lot of cousins . Right now I am working in the food industry and I'm looking to make a change . I have been there for 18 years. When I say I have experience with special needs my nephew who is now 33 has special needs. Some of my friends have children with special...

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Connie K.

Caring Sitting

Whitestone, NY

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, a calling I have pursued for the past 10 years. My approach is rooted in patience and a calm demeanor, ensuring that every child feels supported and keep your little one safe at all times. Because I have experience working with special needs children, I am adept at...

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Fatima A.

Whitestone, NY

from: $28/hr

3 years experience

Light cleaning

craft assistance

meal prep

A very loving and passionate nanny with over 20 years of experience who speaks Arabic and some English. Experienced with all ages, with multiple kids, and with special needs children.

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Connie K.

Whitestone, NY

from: $20/hr

Light cleaning

errands

meal prep

I was a caregiver for my dad for 10 years and I have a daughter with special needs .. many years of experience will help with cooking and cleaning

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Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $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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Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dementia

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Errands

companionship

personal care

mobility assistance

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

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Celia G.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Bronx, NY

3.7(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...

Care Member says "Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."

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Jessica J.

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

meal prep

swimming supervision

Hello I'm Jessica a mother of a 16yr old girl and I people person, meaning I love to make people smile and laugh. I AM VACCINATED. I've been a certified nanny/ elderly care giver for 17yrs and I am a dog walker/or Pet sitter for 23yrs. I also received my certification in childcare. I love my job, caring for infants, helping...

Alisa D. says "She is a loving and kind caretaker before moving to Alabama I hired her to take care of my mother and 3 kids while I was at work. She made sure there every...

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...

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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...

Care Member says "Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they need to feel...

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Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $50/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

travel

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...

Michele R. says "Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)

from: $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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Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

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Daphne M.

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 13 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

Hi I am a career nanny, mom of 3, with 21 years of experience. My experience includes but not limited to: care of my younger sister since 12 years of age : mom of 3 my oldest is 22 : working with various families ages newborn to teens. nanny shares, multiples, running my own home day care & overnight care. I have a Child...

Care Member says "We feel so lucky to have found Daphne as our babysitter! She has been absolutely fantastic with our two children, V (3 years old) and M (1 year old)....

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Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...

Gaitri P. says "Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical...

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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 15 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a summer day camp for ages 6-8. I have worked with all ages,...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Sheridan M.

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

- Cesar A.

Shareeda R.

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy!...

- Gloria R.

Aminata K.

I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure...

- Jemi J.

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Catherine B.

Special Needs Care

Judith V.

Part Time/ Babysitter Nanny Available

Debra G.

Connie K.

Caring Sitting

Fatima A.

Connie K.

Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

Aminata K.

Who I Am

Celia G.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Jessica J.

Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Melissa R.

Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Sophia A.

Caregiver

Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

Daphne M.

Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

Rosemary G.

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Whitestone, NY

Sheridan M.

Shareeda R.

Aminata K.

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