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Nicole K.

After School Care Available

Kearny, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been working with individuals with special needs for 10 years. I have worked in group homes and day programs for adults with various cognitive disabilities. I most recently worked in a school for communication and intellectual disabilities, where I taught children of various ages with various diagnoses, such as hearing...
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Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

Star K. says "I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I...

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Garfield, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
My Name is Sandra, In the past I worked with special needs teens, toddlers ( spine bifida, down syndrome, autism, behavior disorder ) I have experience to work with them so that they are within their limitations as independent as possible.
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
I have worked with children and adults with special needs (ages 3-55) in a day care and summer camp program as a counselor. Here, I cared for those on the Autism spectrum, as well as those with down syndrome and developmental delays. I have experience working with those who are non-verbal. I am a deeply empathetic person and I...
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Special Needs Provider

New York, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have a brother with Down's Syndrome so I am very comfortable working with children who have disabilities. I myself have ADD and dyslexia and struggled with other learning challenges as a child. I have a passion and love working with special needs children.
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Teacher And Care Giver

New York, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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I currently work with teachers and students at schools in New York City. I am looking for babysitting and tutoring jobs for after-school and the summer. I have experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, and babysitting children between the ages of newborn and 16 years old in countless settings. I have worked in classrooms, at...
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Special Needs Brother

Brooklyn, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Nicholas, I'm 25 years old, and I've spent much of my life supporting people with special needs. I'm the older brother of an incredible girl named K, who was born with Down Syndrome and multiple medical, developmental, and mobility challenges, and later diagnosed with Autism, selective mutism, ODD, and ADHD....
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Brooklyn, NY

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I provide private companion services for adults and individuals with special needs, including those with Down syndrome. My focus is on offering respectful, patient, and personalized support that promotes independence, dignity, and overall well-being. Services include companionship, day habilitation, community outings, travel...
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K-8 Certified Teacher With Psychology Background

New York, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified K-8 teacher, with a Master's in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in psychology. I currently teach elementary reading in Chattanooga and am looking for a nannying job during the summer months while school is out. I have experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, and babysitting children between the ages of...
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PT/FT Registered Personal Care Assistant

New York, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I have been a PCA for a teen boy with down syndrome on the autism spectrum for 4 years. I'm passionate and familiar with working with neurodivergent children and I've been surrounded by them my whole life.
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Special Needs Babysitter

New York, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have spent a lot of time since childhood with kids with special needs. My father (author) opened several speech therapy clinics around the country for kids with disabilities, and I was lucky enough to be able to spend time with them. During my adult life I've had the pleasure of babysitting for kids with autism and down...
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Part-time Caregiver

New York, NY

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I have worked as a caregiver for the past ~8 years and have absolutely loved it. I have worked with several people with Downs Syndrome and two people with Autism as a caregiver. We worked together in order to accomplish each of their goals. I've worked on teaching them to cook, grocery shop, work on school work, exercise,...
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I started as a mommy's helper when I was 12, and since then I have nannied for families in California and around New York City. I have experience as a tutor, nanny, and camp counselor. I currently work as a paraprofessional at a Deaf preschool. I am looking for after school and date night babysitting opportunities. I am fluent...
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DSP

Brooklyn, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I provide private companion services for adults and individuals with special needs, including those with Down syndrome. My focus is on offering respectful, patient, and personalized support that promotes independence, dignity, and overall well-being. Services include companionship, day habilitation, community outings, travel...
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
My name is Jackson. I an originally from Kentucky. Since graduating college, I have been traveling abroad and working, mostly as an English teacher. I have diverse experience working with individuals with special needs from infancy to adulthood. These experiences began as a child, having a close relationship with a cousin who is...
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have had the pleasure of working with many children of all ages. Specifically, I have experience working in schools, clinics, and as a personal care assistant for children with special needs. Diagnoses ranged from Prader-Willi Syndrome, ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, CP, varying developmental disabilities, and more. I have a...
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Part Time Care Giver

New York, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with and taught students on the Autism spectrum. I have worked at Easter Seals camp where I worked with campers with Down syndrome, and I have worked with children with Cerebral palsy.
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New York, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I began my work with special needs children in high school, where over the course of a year I worked with students from a neighboring school. I taught teenagers with down syndrome, ADHD, Muscular Dystrophy, and processing disorders. We all worked together on a year long project, putting a musical show together for their friends...
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Full Time Caregiver

Bloomfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with different special needs. When I was working in the elementary school, I shadowed a little girl that had down syndrome. I would take her to all her specials and accompany her during lunchtime. I would help her interact with the other children and assist her in her academics. I would also maintain...
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West New York, NJ

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$19/hr
Craft assistance
Hi, I work with Special Needs children and during evenings I tutor. I've had experience with all age groups. Recently I've considered on expanding my experience to childcare. I currently take care of an adult with down syndrome on occasion over the past 10 years. I'm looking for part time. $30/hour for one child. I love to...
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