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Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.

  • 21 years paid experience
  • Special Needs Caregiver in New York, NY 10025
  • 4 miles, will travel 2 mi

Meet Marcy

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets

My name is Marcy, and I find caring for children to be the best kind of work, as you laugh and hear creative stories and get to be around joyful people! I earned my dual BA in Early Childhood Education/ and Literature at Hunter College, and was a classroom teacher for 9 years before having my own sweet baby. I have been working for private families since I was a teenager; that has involved childcare, cooking, pet care, and sometimes elder care, and have adapted recipes for special diets (gluten free/vegetarian.) I have experience with children with various learning differences, health issues, and multiples, and I approach every child as an individual with unique qualities and their own personal styles. Specifically, I have experience with dyslexia, occular motor dysfunction, leukemia management, speech delays, sensory motor issues, Aspergers syndrome, and ADHD. As a lifetime New Yorker, navigating public transportation is very Read more familiar and comfortable for me. I recently finished 7 years with an amazing family! I like to use story books and drawing as springboards to help children express themselves and explore ideas. I think hands on experiences and learning by engaged discovery are the best ways to encourage lifetime learners. I believe that children are inherently smart, and that they just don't always have the vocabulary to express all that they know. By being patient and listening, I seek to help them navigate and build on all the information they are exposed to. I enjoy cooking and providing early kitchen experiences as a ways of teaching math and science concepts. I am also happy to be around friendly pets. Safety is always my first priority when caring for children, and I believe modeling appropriate behavior and positive reinforcement are the best ways to encourage a child towards their healthy development and self esteem. I would welcome any questions you may have, and am happy to provide references who can share their experiences and thoughts. Thank you for your interest.

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Availability

  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

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Charlotte H.

5/12/2025

Marcy is wonderful, responsible, and so experienced!

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$25-$30/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Hearing Loss
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Early Childhood Education/ Literature

CUNY Hunter College

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • English
    • Essay writing

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