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I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
Hi there! My name is Natalia and I'm 25 years old. I have about 7 years of paid experience with children 3 of which I worked with kids that have developmental disabilities.
*Direct Support Professional*
*Experience:*
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities, ages 5+, for the past 5 years
- Assisted with daily living activities, including:
- Feeding and meal preparation
- Showering and personal hygiene
- Dressing and grooming
- Implemented behavior support plans...
I'd describe my personality as caring, respectful and responsible.
I like working with kids because they have so much energy, their curiosity to life makes teaching so fun. Watching them grow is such a bittersweet feeling.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to show a positive impact on the children that I work with.
One...
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- $19/hr
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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I have 21 yrs of experience with special needs / autistic children .. I have a lot of patience & will most definitely get along every child starting with newborns + .. I am also a single parent of 2 ( grown now ) children , will go to the grocery store for u , I can cook any type of foods ( from scratch ) for the pickiest eater...
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- $22/hr
I have did many babysitting jobs in my teenage years then I went on to work in classrooms as teacher's assistant. I have experience with special needs children throughout my years in classrooms
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I have enjoyed working with children helping parents keep them safe while the parents work. I love seeing the children grow , have fun and develop. I have worked with special needs children, and infants to young adults. It has been a pleasure assisting people with their children, and we become like family.
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- $21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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I'm a social worker with a 8+ years of experience caring for children, pets, people with special needs and older adults. I don't have traditional work hours which allows me to be available all mornings and early afternoons.
Lauren N. says "Jennifer is a wonderful care giver to our baby. She is always on time, keeps the areas she is in with the baby clean and is very responsible. "
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello!
I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Carrie L. says "We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our...
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...
Ramya S. says "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...
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- $22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 25 and 23. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister & brother in-law. After the birth of my 20-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 20 years I have...
Norma B. says "Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her...
My Name's Kelley!
I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice.
I am very flexible and willing to work with you.
I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old.
I have experience with special needs children.
I have CPR and First Aid certification...
Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "
I have been a Nanny for over 16 years with experience with infants to teens. The past 5 years I have also worked with a high functioning Austic boy who was 13 when I started. I got him from bus after school and kept him busy till aid arrived.. we did puzzles.. games.. talked about his day.
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- $17/hr
I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also
Merrick, NY
5.0(1)
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a kind hearted and fun loving nanny. I do not have any children of my own. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old. I have taken care of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. I have also dealt with multiples and children with special needs. I don't mind pets, but I am allergic to cats. I enjoy keeping children...
Tim R. says "We were a family of 5 (6 now!) and Ryan was our sitter for almost two years before she moved to South Florida. She is amazing with the kids and quickly...
Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience
Huntington Station, NY
5.0(1)
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- $27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have had the experience and pleasure of volunteering full-time as a live-in child caregiver at a children's medical/special needs home down in Peru for the past decade. I was responsible from anywhere from 20 to 50 children at a time, ranging in ages from newborns to teenagers. I have the honor of being an Aunt to 2 baby...
Jenny C. says "Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are in her care....
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- $10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
companionship
dementia
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I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...
Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.71/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Amityville, NY
Special Needs Caregivers in Amityville, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Jennifer B.
Jennifer is a wonderful care giver to our baby. She is always on time, keeps the areas she is in with the baby clean and is very...
- Lauren N.
Laura E.
Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is...
- Sally W.
Alexa F.
We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired...
- Carrie L.
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