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Amber K.

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver: Empowering Growth And Inclusion

Woodmere, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
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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simone W.

My Experience

Woodmere, NY

from
$20/hr
9 years experience
"Dedicated care professional with nearly a decade of hospital experience and additional expertise in in-home care and housekeeping. Proven ability to provide compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, tailoring care to meet unique needs. With a strong commitment to safety, dignity, and independence, I help people...
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Sushiela B.

Franklin Square, NY

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...

Care Member says "Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela...

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Tashera T.

Dedicated Household Manager With A Passion For Family Care

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
23 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Experienced nanny and house manager with 20+ years of expertise caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Proven ability to create nurturing and stimulating environments, manage household operations, and provide reliable, compassionate care. Dedicated to fostering children's growth and well-being while...

Hillary T. says "Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and always trying to...

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Shabnam A.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Experience with kids: 18YEARS 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

Care Member says "She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy...

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Alexandra O.

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...

Melissa G. says "I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly...

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Renee O.

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Rosedale, NY

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.

Care Member says "Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much "

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Michelle C.

Friendly, Flexible And Professional.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Friendly, flexible and professional health care. Over 25 years of healthcare experience within a professional setting and private setting. Willing to work your schedule.

Wayne E. says "She is the best. Takes pride in her work"

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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...

Andrea F. says "Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel...

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Medgine J.

Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...

Ethan L. says "Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with...

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Samantha L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Samantha, I am 26 years old and my goal as a babysitter is to care for, guide, protect and teach children. A little bit about myself, I work in entertainment industry. I worked on the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Etoíle (directed by Amy and Dan Palladino) currently working towards becoming a Music...

David G. says "We recently had Sam over for a trial day with our high-energy 2-year-old. Although we chose to go with another provider (due to our child's specific...

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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
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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Khirishana K.

The Bubbly Babysitter

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Olawale E.

Forest Hills, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
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...

Stu C. says "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...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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,...

Mike W. says "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...

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Caroline K.

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Amy W. says "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!"

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Nadia G.

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Jamaica, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have been called the baby whisperer and have the baby magic I help them to thrive and grow in every aspect I have taken care of children newborns to adulthood for 20 plus years professionally I am experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I...

Lisha H. says "We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning...

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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience-from infants to school-aged children. I hold a background in psychology, have formal teaching experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, as well as COVID-19 vaccinated. I...

Care Member says "Jasmine is one of the kindest and most attentive caregivers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her gentle nature and exceptional multitasking...

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Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

Valerie B. says "Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

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Special Needs Caregivers in Woodmere, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sushiela B.

Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic,...

- Care member

Tashera T.

Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and...

- Hillary T.

Shabnam A.

She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope...

- Care member

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