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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Far Rockaway, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
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
Lauren S.
Far Rockaway, NY
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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...
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:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
Liraz B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with kids since the age of 15. I've babysat for the past 6 years. Worked in summer camps with different age groups. And worked with a special needs agency taking care of kids for 3 years
Liraz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Liraz was professional, caring, and a pleasure to have around. She handled our 2m/o and 19m/o boys like a champ! They loved spending time with her and any family would be lucky to have her around. "
Michael E.
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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
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 for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...
Medgine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family employed Medgine to assist with daytime childcare duties in our home. She is a responsible, dependable, and helpful worker and was a warm and friendly caregiver to our children (ages 2 and 5). She was communicative and flexible about needs and...
Josephine H.
Nyaira S.
Lynbrook, NY
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira, and I'm a 24-year-old student studying communication media/film! I am looking for a job while I continues my studies at school.
I have experience working with children from 3 months old to middle school age, including special needs children. I've worked with multiple families through care. com,...
Nyaira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"NYAIRA is lovely. She’s sweet, thoughtful, timely, considerate and careful. She babysat for my family for about a month and I my needs changed…my work was just not as busy as I expected.
I have three kids 6,11 and 13.
She really understood each age and with my...
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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.
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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