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60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Meadow, NY

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in East Meadow, NY

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

As a licensed healthcare professional I have cared for a number of people with special needs including those on the autistic spetrum, downs syndrome, wheelchair bound and other mentally challenging disabilities I feel drawn to help people as they deserve the best quality of life and would do my best to serve them and their...
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Faica C.


East Meadow, NY

$25-40/hr2 yrs exp

Assisted the family with the special care of their daughter who has disabilities Assist the daughter with special needs to perform daily tasks. Provided a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the family during shift Use exemplary time management.
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Courteney K.


East Meadow, NY

$18-23/hr

Certified Home Health Aide

Recently certified HHA seeking flexible hours to provide compassionate care. Experienced, reliable, and dedicated. Let's discuss how I can support you or your loved one's special needs and well-being.
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Ligia R.


East Meadow, NY

$18-37/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there I'm been working with kids special needs, my daughter is also autistic have experience as a professional and as a mother
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Mindy R.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mindy. I am a mom who loves children. I love watching them grow and achieving new milestones, while keeping them safe. I've been babysitting for over 6 years and worked in a school for special needs children for 3+ years. A day with me would include play and laughter. We would go outdoors as much as possible. Reading...
Mindy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Taylor! I have 6 years of experience of babysitting kids, I am also a teacher aide for special needs children. I enjoy working with kids as I am a senior in college and want to pursue a career in education. I am more than comfortable with helping as much as I can such as changing, feeding, tending to children's...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

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 (general Ed.) my present job will be ending august 30th. So I am available starting September 3rd in the afternoons. I have references if...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was...

Jennifer L.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaely is an amazing care giver. She goes above and beyond to make sure my children are safe, comfortable and happy during her time with her. I absolutely recommend her to any family. "

Leslie M.

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a...

Tania S.

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Chloe W.


Freeport, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"

Sarah P.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
Candida can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."

Ed F.

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Lisa F.


Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more...

Kylie L.

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Crystal L.


Farmingdale, NY

$49-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...

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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Erline D.


Hewlett, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,. - I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs. - Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years. - I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
Erline can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Erline is very caring. She went above and beyond assisting me with my mom/and taking care of the household."

Sabine W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Meadow, NY

Patricia O.

5.0

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. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will miss having her around. We strongly...

- Casey S.

Dawn P.

5.0

Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...

- Jennifer L.

Jaely M.

5.0

My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future.

- Monique C.

Nathalie J.

5.0

Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a great job keeping our baby...

- Tania S.

Chloe W.

5.0

Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!

- Sarah P.

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