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Cassie D.

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Woodside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...

Lauren E. says "Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food...

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Jennifer F.

Caring Like Family

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Visiting physician
dementia
personal care
hospice services
visiting nurse
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...

Jodi D. says "I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs...

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Hannah F.

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...

Rose F. says "Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also...

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Khirishana K.

The Bubbly Babysitter

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Khira! I'm a healthcare professional currently working in the medical field. I have over 10 years of experience working with children from infants as young as 3 months to teenagers. My experience includes caring for toddlers and school-aged children, supporting children on the autism spectrum, working as a preschool...

Joey S. says "Khirishana is a fantastic nanny for both my girls for almost 10 months. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative, and on time throughout her...

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Suprina B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
50 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...

Catherine W. says "We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

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Melissa P.

Love Working With Kids

New Rochelle, NY

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
For over 17 years, I've found immense joy in supporting families through childcare. My babysitting experiences showed me how much I enjoy caring for children and providing parents with peace of mind. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable, and I prioritize open communication. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...

David T. says "We have worked with Melissa for 5 months. Melissa took care of our 3 grown up girls (11,9 and 6 yo). Melissa had to handle the difficulty of them not...

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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Brenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am 29 years old and have worked in child care on and off since I was 13. I have recent infant and special needs experience. In the past, I worked for various after school programs, and in school support positions. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities, including kids with sensory issues and behavioral...

Angela V. says "Brenna was our regular after school sitter for over a year, before she moved out of the Boston area. She was fantastic with my autistic son and we miss...

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Brittany T.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...

Lavinia M. says "Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became...

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Sophia A.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! Im Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for individuals with special needs or for neurotypical individuals. 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 am interested in working with people of...
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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Valerie J.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the home health field, I provide compassionate, dependable, skilled care to individuals and families seeking high-quality support. My background includes extensive work with the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals with special needs, ensuring each person receives...
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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$150/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Monique B.

Mount Vernon, NY

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, Just a little about myself! I have been working with students with autism for over 15 years. My life is dedicated to those who need just a little assistance in life. I will provide a loving and fun environment for any child or young adult , with special needs, that is in my care. I am very reliable and easy going, I love...
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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 36-year-old living and working in New York City. For the past 2 years, I was working as a SETSS provider where I provided individual support to children with disabilities. While I am teaching part-time right now, I also enjoy other opportunities to work with children. It is most important to me to...
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Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I'm C (they/them). For 6 years, I've been caregiving for toddlers to 12-year-olds and lead teaching children ages 2 to 15 in theatre and ESL. In my nanny career, I have been responsible for anywhere from 1 - 2 children at a time, consistently (a previous job was with 2 siblings), and I have 3+ years experience working...

Kim H. says "My two school aged children loved C and I was super happy with the care they received. I would highly recommend C!"

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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Josep D.

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Whitestone, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cassie D.

Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my...

- Lauren E.

Jennifer F.

I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly...

- Jodi D.

Hannah F.

Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with...

- Rose F.

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