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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodside, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Woodside, NY
Sarah M.
Kew Gardens, NY
$25/hr • 8 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.
5.0
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Hi! I am a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education. I am patient, responsible, energetic, and caring. I have experience in working with children with special needs and have spent over four years caring for children at local churches and working in Summer Youth Programs. It is my passion to work with kids because it...
5.0
"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and...
Reviewed by Christopher D.
Salonica J.
Brooklyn, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello parents! I'm Salonica and I have a passion for little ones. I have multiple years of experience in nannying and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and childcare.
5.0
"Salonica was the nanny of our 4 and 6 year old boys for about 3.5 years. She is fantastic - patient, punctual, kind, excellent driver, clean, trustworthy and the list goes on. Our family loves her dearly....
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5.0
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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.
5.0
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Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients to doctor apts, I can also...
5.0
"The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband,...
Reviewed by Jane B.
Virginia W.
New York, NY
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Worker Available For Weekend Babysitting
5.0
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While I have about a decade of experience working with children, most recently I've spent two years working as an after school sitter for a family with four amazing kids and then transitioning to full time with the same family in light of the pandemic. I was very sad to leave the toddler boy and 8-year-old triplet girls, but had...
5.0
"Virgina was amazing with my 5 month old son. We hired her to babysit him and will definitely hire her next time!!"
Reviewed by Katie M.
Sarah L.
Fresh Meadows, NY
$40/hr • 4 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.
5.0
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Since a young age I have been around those that have taken care of special needs children and adults. My grandmother and mother have always shown special interest in those with special needs, and have provided the best care possible. Now that I have found myself searching for a more meaningful way of life, I have chosen to...
5.0
"Adrianna is a very reliable, communicative caregiver. She spends time mentoring my young adult son with special needs and she's great. We both get along with her personality. She's naturally easy going but very...
Reviewed by Kim R.
5.0
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Hi! I'm a grad student at NYU seeking temporary or long-term sitting positions. I went to undergrad in Richmond, VA where I was with a family with twin toddlers for two years. With my previous family I was responsible for getting the kids ready for school, transportation, and meals. Prior to this family, I was a temporary...
5.0
"Reyna is an excellent and reliable sitter!! Good communication, transportation skills, and really connects with the kids."
Reviewed by Maya I.
4.5
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My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, 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...
5.0
"My family employed Medgine to assist with daytime childcare duties in our home. She is a responsible, dependable, and helpful worker and was a warm and friendly caregiver to our children (ages 2 and 5). She was...
Reviewed by Josephine H.
5.0
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**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
5.0
"Nicole, or NiNi as our twins called her, was outstanding. She worked and lived in our home for 3 years - until the twins started preschool. She was extraordinarily adept with early childhood development and...
Reviewed by Frederick A.
5.0
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Hi! I'm Taylor, an Early Childhood Special Education graduate school student, who wants to help look after your little ones! I have worked in a preschool for 2 years, been a reliable child care provider for over 6 years, and just finished my undergraduate degree in Education. I have a passion for working with children, making...
5.0
"My boys love Taylor and she's exactly who I wanted caring for them--engaged, fun, kind, well-versed in development and emotional intelligence. "
Reviewed by Margaret S.
Diarra F.
New York, NY
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
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My name is Jara, I have 6years plus experience of being a nanny. I major in biology. I'm young but very matured. My last job I took care of 3 kids myself. I have experience with children of all ages and children with special needs. I will pick your children from school and bring them home. Make sure backpacks are clean and...
5.0
"Diarra is a wonderful person. She is punctual, reliable and understanding. You can leave her with the children with no worries."
Reviewed by Eric L.
3.7
(3)
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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...
5.0
"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made...
Reviewed by Meghan L.
5.0
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I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related.
I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...
5.0
"Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously...
Reviewed by Lewis T.
5.0
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My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
5.0
"Perla is caring, responsible, clever and punctual. She is fabulous with my kids. She is patient, enthusiastic and deeply interested in their development. She has worked with us for over a year and we are...
Reviewed by Tirza S.
Catherina D.
Brooklyn, NY
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, my name is Catherina. I'm available to care for your love one's. I have experience working with client with different needs and care.
Samantha L.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Samantha, I am 24 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 just finished wrapping up The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel currently working towards become a Music Supervisor in film. I'm enthusiastic and love to...
5.0
"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 behavioral needs), Sam left a great impression on us.
She...
Reviewed by David G.
4.2
(5)
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I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...
5.0
"Nicole was wonderful with our daughter and made me feel at ease leaving my daughter for the evening. She was great to coordinate with and filled me in on what happened while I was away. "
Reviewed by Ben W.
5.0
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Hello there! My name is Ashley and I have had approximately 14 years of experience working with children. I began my experience tutoring elementary-aged children when I was in middle school. My experience grew as I began to babysit throughout my high school years. While I was pursuing my undergraduate degree, I worked as a...
5.0
"Ashley is wonderful! Tons of experience, and it shows. I am totally at ease when she is babysitting, and my daughter adores her. "
Reviewed by Taran L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodside, NY
Sarah M.
5.0
I had an opportunity to work with Ms Sarah for a year as her teaching assistant and I learned a lot from her. She has some strengths that include:
Enthusiasm, love for children, and she is a hard-worker would be her top qualities. She is a funny teacher and has a lot of personality. Moreover, She...
- Anna T.
Rubi R.
5.0
Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual, creative , ready to work, and had great...
- Christopher D.
Salonica J.
5.0
Salonica was the nanny of our 4 and 6 year old boys for about 3.5 years. She is fantastic - patient, punctual, kind, excellent driver, clean, trustworthy and the list goes on. Our family loves her dearly. She’s the best!
- Care member
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.
Bellie T.
5.0
The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable, hardworking, strong, thorough, caring, and...
- Jane B.
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Ratings for Woodside, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Woodside, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.