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60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Meadow, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in East Meadow, NY
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shawna G.
East Meadow, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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
Faica C.
East Meadow, NY
$25-40/hr • 2 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.
Marjorie H.
East Meadow, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
Emma G.
East Meadow, NY
$17-20/hr • 1 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...
Ligia R.
East Meadow, NY
$18-37/hr • 1 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
Mindy R.
East Meadow, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Taylor P.
East Meadow, NY
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
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
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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care, errands & more
Patricia O.
Merrick, NY
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also
5.0
(1)
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 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Dawn P.
Bethpage, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
Jaely M.
Valley Stream, NY
$22-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep
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.
Nathalie J.
Malverne, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals.
I have experience working with families after school and during the summer, helping with school pickups, drop-offs to extracurricular activities, engaging in fun art projects, assisting with homework,...
Toni-ann can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Toni is an incredible baby sitter. I hired her in a rush because my recent sitter moved away. Toni was so responsible and responsive. My kids absolutely loved her. She played with them and made sure they ate their dinner. She was respectful and even offered to do...
Care member
Chloe W.
Freeport, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Sarah C.
Wantagh, NY
$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Drita V.
New Hyde Park, NY
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis.
CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
4.0
"Drita cares about her clients and is very patient. She is a hard worker and enjoys working with the disabled"
Wendy A.
5.0
(2)
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: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & 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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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.
Toni-ann H.
5.0
Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We are confident in her ability to help...
- Katherine M.
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