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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Far Rockaway, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Far Rockaway, NY
Virginia V.
Far Rockaway, NY
$17-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I love children have been taking care of children since 2004 ever since it's been a blessing taking care of children I also love pets and take care of pets along with disabled children and special need children adult also work with twins and triplets I love to read with the children play watch movies and interact I like taking...
Virginia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I only needed Virginia's help for a short period of time. She wanted to be helpful right away--quickly learning what needed to get done and when. She helped around the house as well. Always early! My favorite part is how she played with my 7 month old--getting down...
Aleksandra Z.
I'd describe my personality as friendly , humorous , and serious when needed .
I like caring for people with special needs because it's a very rewarding job , being able to be someone in their lives who can make them happy and help them with their day to day challenges to grow and become better is so fulfilling for me .
I'm...
ruth T.
Far Rockaway, NY
$19-24/hr
10 years of experience working with disabled adult and child I drive cook and clean also organized medicine
Linelle M.
Far Rockaway, NY
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurses Aide For Pediatric Ans Geriatric Individuals
Over 10 years experience working mentally and physically disabled patients , cerebral palsy, autism, behavioral issues , dementia and Alzheimer's.
Dedicated to maintaining the dignity of individuals while being empathetic to their needs and condition.
I'm very familiar with children as I am a mother and worked with special needs children before. I can cook so cooking is not an issue for me. I understand how kids can get very messy as I do clean up. I am okay helping
Sasheena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Rose H.
Far Rockaway, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Fun Professional Sitter That Knows How To Create Long Lasting Memories
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Newborns to pre teens I also have experience with special needs kids I also worked in daycares an private homes .
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Karen B.
Far Rockaway, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Karen, and I'm actively seeking the next wonderful family with whom I can foster a long-term and nurturing relationship. I come with a solid three-year tenure with my previous family and possess more than a decade of experience in childcare, working with children of all ages, including newborns. My experience isn't limited...
Karen can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Carissa M.
Far Rockaway, NY
$23/hr • 15 yrs exp
My name is Carissa I'm a mother of six. I've been babysitting since I was 15. I've worked in a daycare center for five years in the past. I also worked as a personal care aide caring for children with special needs. If you would like to know anything else please feel free to reach out, thanks.
Carissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Channa S.
Far Rockaway, NY
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Jayce (They/them)
I am a former Preschool Teacher who has been Homeschooling my own kids for the past 13 years.
I own my own Van, will happily help with meals, and pets. I love taking kids out to parks, museums, libraries etc. I am experienced with special needs kids (two of my children are Autistic) as well as...
Channa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tashera T.
Far Rockaway, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Household Manager With A Passion For Family Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced nanny and house manager with 20+ years of expertise caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Proven ability to create nurturing and stimulating environments, manage household operations, and provide reliable, compassionate care. Dedicated to fostering children's growth and well-being while...
Tashera can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"This lady is so amazing. She watched my 2 kids for 2.5 years and also my sister's kids, twins, and she did it with no problem. The kids love her so much. They were drawn to her energy ad kindness the first day. Her voice is so calming it's crazy. She loves to cook...
Shauna T.
1.0
(1)
I've been working with the mentally & physically disabled for the past 13 years. I've worked with children to seniors and
who are diagnosed with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Mental/Physically Disabled etc. I find what I do interesting and rewarding because it's more of a natural thing than a studied thing for me. I'm a very...
I've been in the educational field for 13 years. Mainly in the special needs department. I enjoy working with children and making them feel as comfortable as possible through every learning opportunity.
Tionna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...
Brad C.
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: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & 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.
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"
Kejahni F.
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same...
Oneisha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"
Melissa G.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We...
Ethan L.
Shabnam A.
Ozone Park, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs
CPR CERTIFIED: YES
FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES
DRIVER LICENSE : YES
CAR: YES
SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE
SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Far Rockaway, NY
Virginia V.
5.0
Virginia came to my rescue when I desperately needed a babysitter to go to work immediately and highly punctual! If in need I recommend!
- Care member
Tashera T.
5.0
Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and always trying to help. Tashera has a lot of knowledge about raising children from her personal background.
- Hillary T.
Shareeda R.
5.0
Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time !
She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,
- Gloria R.
Danielle I.
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 emotional support. She is calm and...
- Kristen D.
Helena H.
5.0
You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless
- Kejahni F.
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