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Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • Special Needs Caregiver in New York, NY 10028
  • 5 miles, will travel 10 mi

Meet Yody

  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets

Being a Nanny is more than taking care of children and ensuring a safe environment, it’s about becoming the stable support parents can rely on to prepare their children to go into the world confidently. I value clear and open communication and believe in protecting a family’s privacy. I am playful and also adept at positive reinforcement. Children with different learning abilities are my passion. I love to help cultivate a healthy mind, body and spirit. QUALIFICATIONS 20+ years of Nanny experience Valid passport and travel-ready Clean driving record I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. EDUCATION International Banking at The Global Institute of Finance – New York – Certificate program Healthy Eating and Nutrition at Miami Community College – Miami – Certificate program WORK RELATED SKILLS Healthy cooking – Positive reinforcement for physical activities and interactive behaviors Experienced working with Fragile X, ADHD, Autism kids with special abilities and forms Read more of learning STATUS US Citizen since 2005 INTERESTS AND HOBBIES Traveling and reading about culture and food history In between jobs I took some time off to travel alone, and take courses in documentary filming, social media, meditation, tai-chi, breath-work, reflexology. CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE Stevenson Family New York, NY November 2009 – October 2017 Full-time Weekend Nanny Ages and genders of children upon hire: 2-year-old girl, 8-year-old girl, 12-year-old boy, and 14-year-old boy with Fragile X Full charge care of 4 children, 5 days per week from Thursday night to Monday morning. Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Management of the weekly family schedules across city and weekend house every week. Organized fun games and drove kids around different cities and countries for children’s extracurricular activities. Travel planning, packing and personal shopping related to the children. Homework assistance. Meal planning and preparation for the children and maintenance of toys, closets, bedrooms and play areas. Implemented bedtime routines and potty trained the youngest girl. Reason for Leaving: Three older children went to boarding school Private Family Weston, FL October 2008 – October 2009 Weekend Nanny Age and gender of child upon hire: 8-year-old boy Responsibilities included managing daily and upcoming

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Availability

  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$20-$100/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

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

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Diabetes
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy
    • Fragile X Syndrome
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Sensory Integration Disorder
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Bed Baths
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

International Banking

Attended Global Business Institute - Far Rockaway

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Travel with Family
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Basic math
    • Science
    • Spanish

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