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Keliese C.

Long Island City, NY

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Hiii my name is Keliese and I am a student. I have a background in working with children with special needs. I am also conversational in ASL. I would love to talk more about how I can assist you and your child's needs.

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Gabrielle G.

Long Island City, NY

from: $21/hr

I worked for Theatre Under The Stars River School, a summer camp for kids and young adults with disabilities. I taught acting to campers with a wide range of disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, visual impairment, and many more. I also worked with the Phoenix Theatre Company Summer Camp where I...

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Lisa R.

Long Island City, NY

from: $21/hr

9 years experience

Hi, I'm Lisa, a caring, dependable companion and lifelong artist. I bring creativity, patience, and warmth to the people I support, offering help with daily tasks while creating a calm and uplifting environment. Whether it's preparing meals, tidying up, or simply being a kind presence, I'm here to help make life a little easier...

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Daphne M.

Long Island City, NY

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 12 families in your area

Swimming supervision

travel

craft assistance

Hi I am a career nanny, mom of 3, with 21 years of experience. My experience includes but not limited to: care of my younger sister since 12 years of age : mom of 3 my oldest is 22 : working with various families ages newborn to teens. nanny shares, multiples, running my own home day care & overnight care. I have a Child...

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Jesenia M.

Long Island City, NY

from: $35/hr

3 years experience

Craft assistance

travel

swimming supervision

carpooling

Hi! My name is Jesenia. I'm a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow with a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a bachelor's degree in psychology. I previously worked as an ABA assistant at an early intervention center which gave me a valuable experience supporting children on the autism spectrum and those with...

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Jenevi M.

Long Island City, NY

from: $25/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

travel

meal prep

grocery shopping

my name is Jenevi but I go by rara , short for raquel my middle name. I've been taking care of children since I was in elementary school 5th grade , helping families & schools. I worked with children as well , a full time job along with sick children , special needs etc. I'm into many different activities, crafts & things that...

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Emma B.

Long Island City, NY

from: $21/hr

7 years experience

Meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

Hi! My name is Emma! I am a recent college graduate with two Bachelor degrees, and have been working with children for 7 years. I was a lifeguard in high school and a child swim instructor. I have been working as an elementary substitute teacher for the last 4 years. I have a lot of experience working with children with special...

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Evelyn P.

Mom + Babysitter With Years Of Experience

Long Island City, NY

from: $18/hr

7 years experience

Hi! I've been taking care of kids since I was 18, starting with my cousins, sisters, neighbors, and friends' children. Over the years, I've gained a lot of hands-on experience and learned how to be patient, caring, and dependable. I also have experience working with children with special needs and always make sure every child...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)

from: $10/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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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

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

meal prep

light cleaning

carpooling

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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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

travel

carpooling

I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Light cleaning

dementia

meal prep

hospice services

errands

+ 1 more

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

travel

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Sherolyn T.

Aid On Call

Maspeth, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Personal care

home modification

respite care

live-in home care

hospice services

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 20 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes, private homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist...

Nadine G. says "I am honored to provide a reference for Sherolyn. I have known Sherolyn for 15 years. In the capacity Of her immediate Supervisor which led to a...

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Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

6 years experience

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hello! I'm C (they/them). For 6 years, I've been caregiving for toddlers to 12-year-olds and lead teaching children ages 2 to 15 in theatre and ESL. In my nanny career, I have been responsible for anywhere from 1 - 2 children at a time, consistently (a previous job was with 2 siblings), and I have 3+ years experience working...

Kim H. says "My two school aged children loved C and I was super happy with the care they received. I would highly recommend C!"

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Shea S.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

8 years experience

Respite care

My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...

Elysia B. says "You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking...

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Respite care

home modification

visiting physician

personal care

hospice services

+ 1 more

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Ashley K.

Private Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

Hello! I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...

Benjamin W. says "Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with...

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

travel

meal prep

grocery shopping

Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Claudia N.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

4 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

I'm a certified teacher with four years of childcare experience. My love of caring for kids stems from my previous babysitting work. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. As a caregiver, I believe in open and consistent communication with parents. I provide verbal updates at pickup and send...

Lisa N. says "Vanessa is entirely trustworthy with our baby girl and is the example of a wonderful Au Pair. She's attentive to M's needs, proactive in every way, brings...

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Elisa M.

Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our...

- Victoria G.

Natalia R.

Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She...

- Ashley R.

Camila F.

Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I...

- Joanne E.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Long Island City, NY

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Available Now in Long Island City!

Keliese C.

Gabrielle G.

Lisa R.

Daphne M.

Jesenia M.

Jenevi M.

Emma B.

Evelyn P.

Mom + Babysitter With Years Of Experience

Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Eka B.

My Overall Skills

Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Sherolyn T.

Aid On Call

Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Shea S.

Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Ashley K.

Private Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter

Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Claudia N.

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Long Island City, NY

Elisa M.

Natalia R.

Camila F.

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