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Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.

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

Meet Marcy

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets

My name is Marcy, and I have various child care skills, having been a babysitter, tutor, au pair, early childhood teacher, and even a tutor of adults learning to read. I earned my BA in Early Childhood Education/British Literature at Hunter College, and was a classroom teacher for 9 years before having my own amazing child (who is off to college in the Fall.) I am a lifetime New Yorker who loves to explore the various foods, art, and traditions from around the world that New york gives us access to! I have experience with multiples and children with learning differences, and approach every child as an individual with unique qualities and their own personal styles. I like to use literature and art 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 Read more 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.

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Availability

  • Daytime care availability during summer months

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$18-$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
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Hearing Loss
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mobility Challenges
    • 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

References

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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