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Laura G.


Hauppauge, NY

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

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I am a retired special education teacher with 30+ years of experience. I've worked with children ages 3-21. I am warm, loving, and caring and can provide references.
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Jordan D.


Hauppauge, NY

$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience working with adults who have special needs and have 5 years working with children. I am going to school for psychology currently as well as obtaining my RBT certification.
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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant at an Elementary school for children with special needs. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have over seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without...
I've worked with special needs kids for a very long time now in different educational settings. I've also worked with individuals with mental illness and who are hard of hearing/deaf using American Sign Langauge.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested
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"Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own children. She was always game for taking on any task or activity. She went above and beyond with homework...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
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"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Meryl B.

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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Companion Care/ Home Care Available

I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Jaclyn P.


Islandia, NY

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. My work expirience includes working in homecare as well as in a special education preschool. I also have a backround in behavior therapy. I have worked in the special needs community for 10 years. I have experience working with a variety of children with special needs,...
5.0
"Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son who has Special needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dependable caregiver."

Philomena R.

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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...
5.0
"Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...

Ramya S.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
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"David is caring, helpful and funny. He treats the patient with respect and understanding. He is the first caretaker we hired and I believe we got very lucky and hope future caretakers are as great as he is."

Elena C.

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Kelly S.


Commack, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

A total of 20 years experience in the special education field. Experience with Autism, PDD, and Developmental Delays. Hands on experience addressing fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing difficulties. In my earlier years worked in a SNF as a CNA and then 2 years as LPN. Worked as caretaker/companion aide last 4...
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Donna P.


West Islip, NY

$17-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

CARING AND COMPASSIONATE

I have worked with Mentally Challenged in many ways . I've sat with them in hospitals during their stay. My cousin is Mantally Challenged and I spent alot of time with her. I worked at DDI for a bit. I'm very aware when someone is having difficulties and needs attention. Something out of normal behavior. I'm Compassionate,...
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Brianna K.


Selden, NY

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Highly motivated, passionate child care professional dedicated to serving developmentally delayed and other special needs children. Seeking an opportunity to work in an encouraging and positive environment long term. Competent in working with multiple children, autistic children and physically challenged children. Organized and...
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Michelle C.


Commack, NY

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am a college graduate with a masters degree in special education. I am currently a high school special education teacher.
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Martha D.


Bay Shore, NY

$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a part time care giver working with a 30-year-old female with down . Our daily routine is structured around her state of mind on each day although we do focus on life skills and safety around the home. When possible I expose her to new surroundings and activities in an attempt to stimulate here mind and spark interest in new...
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Hailey C.


Bay Shore, NY

$17-35/hr

Patient And Reliable

22 yr old with compassion and patience. have a clean valid driver's license and drug free. I have experience caring for an elder gentleman in his 70's who has dementia. Special needs caregiver.
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Madeline E.


Huntington Station, NY

$17-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

HHA

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for elderly, to teenagers. With me, your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is...
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Samantha S.


Holtsville, NY

$18-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Caregiver

Hello, I am a graduate student who had worked with many bilingual children and children with IEPS. I believe every child's needs should be met and families should be supported. I'm most familiar with working with children with ASD, ADHD, mental illness, speech delay, Visual/ Hearing Impairments, and children with limited...
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Lisa R.


Brentwood, NY

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Lisa and I have been working in hospitals and nursing homes since 1984 and very much experienced compassionate trustworthy reliable and transportation I come with a resume and references upon request, Thank you
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Evelyna B.


Northport, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a reliable caregiver. As previously mentioned I worked as a tae kwon do instructor allowing me to gain experience and insight into working with special needs. I am well equipped to aid children with tasks including homework, emotional regulation, relaxation and stress management techniques!

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Hauppauge, NY

Mary C.

5.0

Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own children. She was always game for taking on any task or activity. She went above and beyond with homework help and was so creative in coming up...

- Tim K.

Amanda M.

5.0

I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son.

- Meryl B.

Jaclyn P.

5.0

Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son who has Special needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dependable caregiver.

- Philomena R.

Christine C.

5.0

Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I consider myself very lucky to have...

- Ramya S.

David L.

5.0

We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot; they were going to the gym together, cooking together, etc. Dave is mature, affable, friendly, easy-going, capable and responsible. Would be...

- Maureen R.

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