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Find special needs caregivers in Centereach, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Centereach, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Centereach, NY

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Melissa M.


Saint James, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

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I am available for recurring jobs or one time sittings. I am active and involved when caring for children. I keep up with high energy kids. I strive to create a safe but fun environment while keeping your child on schedule. I have over 10 years of experience from being a nanny to a caregiver for special needs children with...
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Leanne A.


Holtsville, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Nights And Weekends

My name is Leanne and I am passionate about providing care and support to kids, people with special needs and seniors. I have always had a natural empathy and understanding for those who may require extra assistance in their daily lives. I am patient, compassionate, and dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of those...
Leanne can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, visiting physician, personal care, transportation & more
My name is Elizabeth and I am 32 years old. I currently reside in Holbrook. I am a Special Education Teacher in the Copiague School District. I teach in the Autism program. I also have experience teaching in self-contained programs and general education. I love working with children and strive to support them in any way...
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Ciara L.


Medford, NY

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

I am 22 yers old and a dedicated hard worker. I am PCA certified. I am AMAP, SCIP, and CPR/ first aid certified. I worked for 2 non profit agencies assisting individuals with special needs including MH, PD, as well behavioral. I worked as a DSP for 2 years at ADD and 2 years at IGHL as a DHS/DCC. I Love helping others make the...
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Vanessa R.


Holtsville, NY

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care For You're Little One!

My name is Vanessa. I have experience with preemies, newborns and children up through middle school. My recent background is in Pediatric Nursing for about 7 years and over 10 years childcare experience in homes and daycares. Previous special needs experience as well.
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Samarra S.


Coram, NY

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With All Age Groups

Hello I'm Samarra! It's nice to meet you. I'm a former direct support professional and currently a pharmacy technician who's willing to complete necessary tasks that will allow me to use my experience and first aid/ CPR certification to good use while making a little extra income while doing so. I can't wait to hear back from...
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Dawn R.


Sound Beach, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher's Assistant For 25 Years Looking For Part-Time Work After School Hours.

I have been a Special Education teacher's assistant for 32 years. I have had experience with all different age groups with a variety of special needs. I have cared for many families children. Recently I worked for a family for 6 years. The children are older now and I am looking to provide care for another families children and...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jeanine D.


Coram, NY

$31-48/hr

Experienced Caretaker

I am an experienced caretaker for all ages. I'm CPR trained. CNA trained. I'm extremely caring and patient with anyone I care for, thanks.
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Fayanne A.


Selden, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Teaching Assistant Looking To Spend More Tome Working With Kids

I am a teaching assistant for a local district. I work with children who have academic, behavioral and medical needs. My passion is working with children and adolescents. I treat all children with care, dignity and respect.
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Linda P.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Community Habilitation/Self Direction Person

I currently work full time in a school district and work evenings and weekends with special needs children. Taking them out into the community to learn how to be independent and also take them out for fun. Have my own experience with a step son of my own who had special needs as well. I also have years of experience with...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Patricia I.


Selden, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Patty and I'm a mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur that is passionate about helping others. As the mother of an adult child with special needs, I bring years of hands-on experience caring for children with and without physical impairments, and my previous work as a home care aide for an individual with...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shayna M.


Coram, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the healthcare field with special needs for over 15 years.
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Rachel G.


Farmingville, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Scattered Hours/part-time Care Giver For Special Needs

I have about 4 years experience working with special needs adults and children. I absolutely love what I do. I worked in a group home for multiple years and also work privately now with children and adults
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Alaina M.


Coram, NY

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny, Preschool Teacher, Music Teacher

Hi! I have an extensive background as a nanny, camp counselor, preschool teacher, magician, face-paint artist, and Disney princess for birthday parties. I provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Through arts & crafts, storytelling, structured routines, or simply being a reliable presence, I'm committed to creating a...
Alaina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Michelle C.


Sayville, NY

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have a duel masters in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, as well as General Education 1-6. My program was housed under the special ed umbrella and I'm currently working towards certification in special ed as well. I have worked in a school for the deaf for 4 years and currently work in a district, servicing hearing impaired...
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Fathima D.


Selden, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have more than 5 years of experience working with children I can help with some homework also have experience working with special need children. I am a special education teacher assistant.
Fathima can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gina T.


Central Islip, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Gina I have much experience in elderly care. I worked for an agency, but they no longer needed me for that patient so I'm looking for something on my own. I also worked for eight years with special needs children. I'm looking for something part-time local retired from my other job available , I would like to...
Gina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Leanne A.


Holtsville, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter

My name is Leanne and I am passionate about providing care and support to kids, people with special needs and seniors. I have always had a natural empathy and understanding for those who may require extra assistance in their daily lives. I am patient, compassionate, and dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of those...
Leanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gabriella M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have babysat for family friends neighbors and coaches who all have 2 or 3 children. Last year, I babysat for my neighbor who had 2 children and one had special needs. I got them off of the bus, made sure their homework was done and on nice days would take the boys outside to play in the yard. My coach's children were younger,...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi I love children playing going on walks reading and have fun I'm fun loving kids they love me just want to make a family happy and secure with me I will love there children like my own. I work as a teachers assistant for special needs children . And I'm available all summer. I'm very reliable I have my own car I'm 60 years old...

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