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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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Winter S.

Winter , Babysitter And Tutor

Woodmere, NY

from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I am a very creative, understanding, and reliable person with about two years of experience as a babysitter as well as tutor. I am currently a high school senior and will be entering my freshmen year of college this Fall! Being an older sister to a brother with autism has equipped me with essential skills such as patience,...
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Sushiela B.

Franklin Square, NY

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Alicesa R.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
For over 10 years, I have enjoyed providing nurturing childcare and supporting families. My experience in previous babysitting roles motivated me to make a positive impact on children's lives. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I communicate with parents using their preferred method, including verbal updates at pickup and...

Sherona M. says "Alicesa is such a pleasure to work with! I can't express the fear I had hiring a baby sitter for my baby, she made me very comfortable and proved to me...

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Rosaria C.

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity

Katelyn K. says "Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping...

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Shabnam A.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Hamoy V.

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
My name is Hamoy, and I am excited about the opportunity to work with your children. As a full-time college student majoring in math education, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to childcare. I am a Registered Behavioral Technician with over two and a half years of experience working in a special needs school. I hold...

Care Member says "Hamoy was great with my three kids. She played with them and even helped my 4 year old son to talk better. I'm truly grateful for you and really sorry I...

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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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Sheima A.

Springfield Gardens, NY

5.0(0)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
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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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Rukminie P.

Part- Time/fulltime

Flushing, NY

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
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Lisa F.

Full Time Nanny

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...

Kylie L. says "Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early...

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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Samantha, I am 25 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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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
$45/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 20 years old. I am a Junior in college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am responsible,...

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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Malika J.

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I am a loving and patient Nanny with four years of experience providing compassionate care to children, including those with special needs such as Autism and behavioral challenges. My background includes extensive training in child development and a previous role as a Child Protective Specialist. I also hold a Bachelor's degree...

Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Malika. She connected with my very shy toddler who typically does not warm up to anyone quickly, in addition to...

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Barbara W.

Happy And Motivating Babysitter With 30 Years Of Experience

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Good Day, My name is Barbara but people call me Barb. I have 30 years of experience sitting for ages newborn to teenager, including twins and special needs. I am pursuing an MS Ed. in Elementary Education. I have been responsible for up to 5 children plus have worked in a day care. I cook, clean, tutor schoolwork, teach arts...

Carolyn W. says "Barbara was so great with my 18-month-old! He was pretty grouchy and tantrum-prone on the day she sat for us, but Barbara won him over with her warmth...

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  • The average post rate is $19.67/hr as of December 2025

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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

Alicesa R.

Alicesa is such a pleasure to work with! I can't express the fear I had hiring a baby sitter for my baby, she made me very comfortable and...

- Sherona M.

Rosaria C.

Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely...

- Katelyn K.

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