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60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Meadow, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 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

I have been working with special needs kids and adults for over the past 3 years, I am very compassionate, patient, and enjoy serving them in they're area of needs
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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Emma G.


East Meadow, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Emma. I have been in a Early Childhood Education class for two years. I have learned how to care for children wit special needs and disabilities. Some of my Tamil members have special needs themselves so I am pretty used to a positive environment dealing with children. I have done extra curricular actives such as...
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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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Shawna G.


East Meadow, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver/ RBT

Hi Family, I am interested in this position. I am certified behavior technician, caregiver and nanny with an experience of 5+ years. I have worked with young children, senior citizens and individuals of special needs. I pride myself on providing exceptional care, including physical and emotional needs-tailored to each...
Shawna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. My daughter has speech delays so I am able to assist with children with special needs.
Tavalina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hi, my name is kacie, I have been a care giver for over the past 3years, I have worked with a few special needs patient along my journey, I enjoy cooking, cleaning and taking care of my patients
Shawna can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
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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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Dawn is the best caretaker I ever had. She cared for my daughter since she was 5years old and she took care of her as if she was her own child. She is very dependable, trustworthy and nurturing. Believe me trust is a big thing for me when it comes to my child. I...

Susan D.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr3 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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

$17-25/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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

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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: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Ed F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Meadow, NY

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.

Candida A.

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 is knowledgeable with all ages,...

- Maria L.

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