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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodhaven, NY
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Woodhaven, NY
Savanna B.
Woodside, NY
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...
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Hi! I am a 23-year-old recent college grad with a ton of babysitting experience. My past jobs have involved working with children, including lead lifeguard and swim instructor, after-school program educator, and full-time nanny. I specialized in teaching preschool ages how to swim; my favorite was the Mommy and Me class! I am...
5.0
"Angel is in her name for a reason. This young lady has a remarkable work ethic. She was an absolute joy to have in my home this past summer. Angelique took care of my 1.5 yr old for 3 months, with total...
Reviewed by Farah G.
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I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...
5.0
"Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to assist my son and our family in anyway we requested. He...
Reviewed by Robert P.
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Hi my name is Laurie . I am a non-smoker looking for a full-time or part-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot...
5.0
"Laurie helped us while we were waiting for our 8 month old son to enter into daycare. She gave us recommendations and tips for his teething, feeding, crawling, etc. She was professional, attentive,...
Reviewed by Safae S.
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I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
5.0
"Deserie has been with my family for the past 6 months, she started caring for my daughter when she was 7 weeks old. Deserie has been great from the start, she connected well with my daughter and myself and has...
Reviewed by Adiasha T.
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Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others'...
Reviewed by Jennifer M.
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FUN! Caring and Compassionate!
I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid.
I started working with children when I was a teenager. I am the oldest of five siblings,...
5.0
"Tanya is an honest and very polite person. She always looks out for the best for others and is very diligent and focused. "
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Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house...
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Rafaella V.
New York, NY
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Bilingual And Flexible Nanny/sitter Available ( Also For Short Term/temp/temporary/holiday Jobs)
4.8
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Bilingual and flexible nanny/sitter available!
Note: I'm currently looking for temp/temporary/short-term nanny position for the summer.
Hi! (: My name is Rafaella, I'm 26 years old and I'm a medical student. I'm currently living in Upper West Side. I have experience working with children at different ages and also working with...
5.0
"Rafa was great. She cared for our 2 year old on short notice for several days. They got on fantastically. Rafa was helpful, punctual and great all round, helping with some light laundry and food prep too."
Reviewed by Mark R.
Caitlin M.
New York, NY
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling
5.0
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Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I conduct individual therapy and work fully remote. This flexibility allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. as well and potentially more consistent roles that my schedule allows. I have many years of...
5.0
"Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"
Reviewed by Dan M.
Sheima A.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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I love kids and I'm caring and compassionate, yet firm. I love to play and I'm happy to do housework and assorted tasks that need to get done.
Job experience:
Taught classes at a special needs school
Worked at a swimming pool for 5+ years
Admin experience while attending university
5.0
"Abigail is fabulous!! My kids love her!! All 4 of them! She does the dishes and picks up without ever being asked. She is so kind and nurturing! Very reliable and a great communicator!! Every moms dream...
Reviewed by Brooke C.
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I have experience watching over all ages, as well as special needs children. I've worked with the Association to Benefit Children for a full year as an assistant teacher, as well as 2 years with Prime Time Sports coaching children with special needs and disabilities in basketball, as well as teaching them important lessons in...
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During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
5.0
"Maribel is helping us with house cleaning and childcare once per week. We have known her for almost 2 years now and we couldn't have been happier with her. She is very meticulous in her work always leaving the...
Reviewed by Nikoletta V.
5.0
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I have extensive experience working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities including working in both a mild/moderate classroom setting and in a severe needs Autism program. I am a respite caregiver during the school year through social services and care for children ages 3-15 with varying disabilities....
Donatella S.
Glen Oaks, NY
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Donatella. I'm active, dependable & mature with experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals,...
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not...
Reviewed by Krissy G.
Bora Z.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience
5.0
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I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...
5.0
"Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer could work with her. Our son misses her so much and so do...
Reviewed by Ornela G.
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I'm 27 years old from Mexico. I speak Spanish and English fluently.
I'm a kindergarten teacher in regular school and summer camps dedicates to special needs people of all ages.
I finished college in physiology education.
I have study courses about behavioral education and how to teach science.
Experience:
3 years in front of the...
5.0
"Vanessa is entirely trustworthy with our baby girl and is the example of a wonderful Au Pair. She's attentive to M's needs, proactive in every way, brings education/learning to every activity and simply adores...
Reviewed by Lisa N.
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Since graduating From Keene State 13 I've been stuck in cubicles and meetings where everyone is talking over each other. Admittedly that was partially my fault as I truly struggled to find something I was passionate about. What was I good at, I asked myself. Was it Science, Math, Art . It was actually none of the above . My best...
5.0
"Casey is flexible. He has great communication skills. Is able to think on his feet and safety is always a priority. "
Reviewed by Lois C.
Jannette P.
Forest Hills, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi parents my name is Jannette. I am married with two daughters in college. I have been a professional nanny for years. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, a team player, non-smoker. I am bilingual English/Spanish and also know sign language. I have a clean NYS driver's license and own my own car. I have...
5.0
"Jannette P is an excellent and responsible baby sister. She's very attentive and thoughtful. Ms P always looks out for the best interest of the the child. Ms babysat for our son and we never had any...
Reviewed by Maribel D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodhaven, NY
Angelique F.
5.0
Angel is in her name for a reason. This young lady has a remarkable work ethic. She was an absolute joy to have in my home this past summer. Angelique took care of my 1.5 yr old for 3 months, with total ease. Not only was she a quick learner to how we do things, she took initiative and was in...
- Farah G.
Leandro M.
5.0
Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to assist my son and our family in anyway we requested. He also assisted my son in performing his physical therapy and occupational therapy daily...
- Robert P.
Laurie A.
5.0
Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids.
- Eleni M.
Deserie T.
5.0
Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby whisperer” is the truth when it comes to...
- Matthew P.
Rachel S.
5.0
I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a longstanding history of working with...
- Jennifer M.
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Ratings for Woodhaven, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Woodhaven, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.