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Special needs caregivers in Centerport, NY

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Megan S.


Centerport, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who's worked with with people with disabilities for the past 12 years. I am looking for some part time work in weekends and on weekdays in the evenings and nights.
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Emily S.


Centerport, NY

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

SLP

Hi, my name is Emily and I am a 25-year-old speech and language pathologist. I have experience working with adults and children with communication disorders, cognitive difficulties, and swallowing therapy. I am reliable, flexible and organized individual. I am looking for a position for the summer of 2020. Thank you for your...
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Debra C.


Huntington, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregive

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...
Debra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows how to handle them with ease. "

Care member

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...
Annmarie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of...

Sophia T.

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Meghan M.


Huntington, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"

Erika L.

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Jaime S.


Smithtown, NY

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Until Summer Then I Can Go Full-Time Lifeguard Also

My qualifications: -I've been a part-time babysitter since 2009 from ages 3-12. -I did full time babysitting last summer, ages 4-12. -I have experienced in babysitting special needs children. -I have been a certified lifeguard since 2010, also I am certified in CPR for all ages, certified in AED and First Aid. I student teach...
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jaime applied to our summer child care job and came to meet the family in person. She was absolutely lovely! She called the day of the interview to confirm, showed up on time and bonded with our kids very quickly (despite the fact that my 10 year old son was angry...

Shawna A.

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Chelsea B.


Northport, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Chelsea and I've been working with and babysitting kids since I was 13. I've always loved working with kids whether it was assistant teaching Sunday school classes, volunteering at my church, or teaching people ages 4-60+ how to care for horses at a local equestrian center. I have experience with children from...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was very knowledgeable about reptile pet care, i have had lizards and geckos for many years and it's tough finding someone who can give appropriate care and treat them with respect. I'm very thankful to have found her."

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Maryann L.


Huntington, NY

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

David R.

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Christine A.


Huntington Station, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Christine is a very pleasant person? She is personable with both children and adults. She is very dependable. Christine has been a caregiver for the children of people who attend bible studies in our home and church. When she is caring for the children we know that...

Holly C.

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Lily M.


Smithtown, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, & Reliable Babysitter With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

For over the past 19 years, I have worked with children in daycare, as a nanny, and now a third grade special education teacher! :) In my experience, I have worked with children of all ages. I have my bachelors degree in Early Child Study and a masters in education. I am a fun, friendly, crafty, reliable and nurturing sitter...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My 2 Daughters love when Lily comes to watch them. They have fun playing games, doing arts and crafts or taking a trip to the park. The house is always cleaner after she leaves! Highly recommend her to anyone. If anyone needs to hear it in person Give me a call."

Scott P.

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Kelley G.


Huntington Station, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"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! "

Jamie S.

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Jennifer C.


Deer Park, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Lisha S.


Northport, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Professional, fun, nurturing, creative, patient and resourceful care taker with impeccable references and experience caring for infants, toddlers, multiples, kids, teens and special needs and LGBTQ populations. Bachelors degree. Please contact me for more information.
Lisha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisha was wonderful with our 2 year old daughter. She immediately got down on the floor to talk to her and play with her. My daughter loved playing with Lisha so much! When I came home, they had done crafts together and my daughter loved showing it all to me and...

Ashley F.

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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Lasandra can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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
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...

Tim K.

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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr10 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/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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...
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,...

Maureen R.

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Tia V.


Deer Park, NY

$17-22/hr

Currently A Dsp ,i Love Caring For Others

Currently a DSP (work with special needs) Have nursing experience CNA CMA I am able to dress , bath , groom , transport , do appointments, I pop meds currently at my job.
Tia can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kaeli R.


Commack, NY

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, and love pets. I have experience with special needs children and have been around kids my whole life.
Kaeli can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaliyah J.


Huntington Station, NY

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Negotiable And Kind

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping Cooking and Other household needs. I worked with kids with special needs on and off for 2 years. Also worked for project excel during summer of 2023 for a camp counselor position.
Kaliyah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Centerport, NY

Debra C.

5.0

Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows how to handle them with ease.

- Care member

Annmarie C.

5.0

I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of emergency occasions, Annemarie was there...

- Sophia T.

Meghan M.

5.0

My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!

- Erika L.

Jaime S.

5.0

Jaime applied to our summer child care job and came to meet the family in person. She was absolutely lovely! She called the day of the interview to confirm, showed up on time and bonded with our kids very quickly (despite the fact that my 10 year old son was angry about something when she showed...

- Shawna A.

Chelsea B.

5.0

She is fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with her quality of care

- Care member

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