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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Central Islip, NY

The average rate is $20/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Central Islip, NY

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Anais C.


Central Islip, NY

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I had a client with diabetes also delt with a client with Parkinson disease. Worked with clients with Alzheimer s & Dementia. I m willing to learn more and do more to become more experienced.
I have experience with patient with different disabilities diagnosis and I working 8n hospital I have one family have disability diagnostics
Hello my name is Veronica and I'm a very trustworthy and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience with children and adults with disabilities. I have worked in group homes and have had several private cases.
Hi, I am Edisa. I am very responsible, patient, calm and reliable person who has 3 years of taking care of kids of from infant to teenagers. With me, I will make sure the child will experience the best care and I am willing to do additional tasks if needed. From my experience, I have enjoyed seeing kids learn and grow but I also...
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Joanna B.


Central Islip, NY

$17-22/hr

Compassionate Patient Companion

I am a 59 yr. old woman that lives on Long Island. I'm looking for a job as a companion for your loved one. More than happy to help out anyway I can. I'm kind, honest, patient and reliable.
Hi My name is Gina I'm interested in your job for the summer I work for Boces with special needs children mostly Autistic, Very experienced in behavior is not afraid to change diapers or pull-ups I work with mostly Elementary level but would be comfortable with an adult. I own my own car I'm 59 years old young LOL I have no...
I currently work with individuals who have disabilities of different sorts , some higher functioning than others but so far there hasn't been anything that I couldn't handle
I am friendly and responsible person . I have worked with speciel needs childrens for5 years . I like cooking
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Stephanie L.


Central Islip, NY

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Education Teacher Looking For Summer Hours

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a health education teacher in the Islip school district. I am fully vaccinated. I am looking for a family after school! Before my career, I was a nanny for 2 families of twins. Since then, I have had about 7 other families I have worked with ages ranging from newborn-12 from care. com. I also worked for Independent...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Linda M.


Central Islip, NY

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Nurturer Of Young Minds

Hello Families! My name is Linda and I am 21 years young. I currently work in a developmental school with lovely children from various backgrounds; I understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment in which children can grow and thrive. As your babysitter, it's important to me that your family feels...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
I am a mother of a teenage daughter and have nephews as well, so I am no stranger to taking care of children. I also grew up in my teens, taking care of my entire neighborhood. I worked as an after school care worker for Patchogue Medford, as well as a special needs camp with the Town of Brookhaven at one point. I'm an overnight...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ketsia G.


Central Islip, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Very Passionate Caregiver

I have experience working with hoyer, sereta dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's special needs etc. Up on requests
Ketsia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Gina T.


Central Islip, NY

$16-30/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: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & 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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Lauren M.


Centereach, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nanny and have 7 years of experience, I am CPR and first aid certified. Currently working with special needs adults and I work as a nanny to a lovely couple on the weekends. I love working with kids it brings me such joy and I am looking for a full time position, hopefully long term. I love children they are so joyful and...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality."

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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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Jaime S.


Smithtown, NY

$15-20/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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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Karen D.


Holbrook, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I have worked at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind...
Karen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We also trusted her to drive them safely to and from activities."

Carrie Y.

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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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Central Islip, NY

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.

Lauren M.

5.0

Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality.

- Care member

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.

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.

Karen D.

5.0

Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We also trusted her to drive them safely to and from activities.

- Carrie Y.

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