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Amber K.


Woodmere, NY

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver: Empowering Growth And Inclusion

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Hi! I'm Amber, a dedicated special needs caregiver with a genuine passion for supporting individuals in their unique journeys. With 2 years of experience, I understand the importance of providing tailored care that promotes growth and fosters a sense of belonging. Having worked closely with individuals with diverse special...
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Erline D.


Hewlett, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,. - I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs. - Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years. - I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
5.0
"Erline is always on time. Erline provides the best care, and she goes above and beyond her assigned duties. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

5.0

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I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

Reviewed by Amy W.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very...

Reviewed by Oneisha S.

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Chloe W.


Freeport, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"

Reviewed by Sarah P.

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Reviewed by Oluwabukola O.

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she...

Reviewed by Tania S.

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Shabnam A.


Ozone Park, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Experience with kids: 14 YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO (NEVER)
5.0
"Shabnam has been working with us since Fall 2021 and has been an indispensable part of our lives. In just 8 hours a week (she does two 4-hour morning shifts), Shabnam has become a central character in our...

Reviewed by Arin A.

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Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$40/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
5.0
"We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids...

Reviewed by Mike W.

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Seeta R.


South Richmond Hill, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available From Early September With 13 Years Of Experience

5.0

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Hello moms and dads! My name is Seeta. I have over 13+ years of experience working with children from newborns to age 12. I also have experience working with twins and special needs children. I live in Queens, NY and I currently work for a wonderful family in Montclair New Jersey. I am looking to relocate to Manhattan, NY as my...
5.0
"Seeta worked with my family from since my baby was 3 months - 4 years, being new parents and very young we were very inexperienced with parenthood and seeta assisted every step of the way, she nurtured my child...

Reviewed by Care member

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5.0

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I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
5.0
"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years...

Reviewed by Brittany L.

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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Natalie H.


Rosedale, NY

$27-43/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me..

5.0

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I'm a compassionate caring, fun, and god loving individual. I take special care of seniors because I know it can be very difficult when you have to rely on someone else for help. I'm a mother of five and a grandmother of 3. My mom is 91 year of age with onset dementia and I help my siblings take care of her, her thinking...
5.0
"To have someone around your loved one that you trust is such a blessing! Natalie took on roles not in her job description while taking care of my son, when I decided to move I wanted to take her with me! I...

Reviewed by Shannon D.

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Maria I.


Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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My name is Camila from Colombia, I'm 31 years old and I'm doctor in the process to validate my title here in US. I was au pair in 2018 and I have experience caring kids of all age but my strength is with newborns - 2 years old due my past experience with the families. Due my studies as doctor and the works I have done in some...
5.0
"I love the job Camila has done! She is really responsible, commitment, I can notice she has good experience babysitting and she is really lovely with my kid. I recommend her and for sure I will re hire her for...

Reviewed by Andrea I.

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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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Sarah M.


Kew Gardens, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Former International English Teacher - Special Needs Experience - Loves Kids!!

5.0

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My passion is caring for Children. I have many years of experience and started babysitting when I was 12 years old. Over the years I have worked with special needs children, especially autistic. This was in a clinical setting as well as live-in nannying. Eventually, I furthered my education, moved to Vietnam, and taught English...
5.0
"She drove my two sons to and from school, watched them during weekdays, and helped out with my newborn. I can depend on her at last minutes notice and I knew she'd be there. You can tell that she loves working...

Reviewed by Amelia C.

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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr18 yrs exp

Devoted Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over 18 years, & in the special needs field for 12+years. I am very mature, responsible & trustworthy & patient. I also come with my own transportation. I'd describe my personality as adventurous, outgoing, friendly, sensitive, sentimental and...
5.0
"Crystal is kind and compassionate, she's a very helpful assistant with a lot of love and patience. Although we've only had our second class, my child really likes her and enjoys being with her."

Reviewed by Lin C.

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Destiny M.


South Ozone Park, NY

$27/hr6 yrs exp

About Me/ Care Experience

4.0

(8)

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Hey ! My name is destiny. I'm NY native located in the Queens/Brooklyn area . I love caring for children and developing a bond with them ! I am very reliable , caring , attentive , energetic and I enjoy playtime just as much as the child. I also understand that every child is different and has different needs so I'm always...
5.0
"Wonderful is an understatement! Destiny always showed such joy and respect when being with my two boys and always came ready and on time for work! "

Reviewed by Kim J.

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Krystal W.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I was blessed to have a younger brother who had a slight learning disability when he was growing up. As his older sister, I felt it was my duty to make sure I modified things so that he could understand everything. This experience opened up my eyes to a greater calling to help people of all ages with all types of developmental...
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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

5.0

(4)

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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...
5.0
"Shareeda is a caring professional and who will go over and beyond the call of duty. Finding a trustworthy and reliable individual is tough in today's world. Anyone looking for such an individual, Shareeda is...

Reviewed by Donny M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodmere, NY

Erline D.

5.0

Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team.

- Care member

Caroline K.

5.0

Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!

- Amy W.

Ishawrah J.

5.0

I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...

- Oneisha S.

Chloe W.

5.0

Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!

- Sarah P.

Olawale E.

5.0

Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen.

- Stu C.

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