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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Farmingdale, NY

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Farmingdale, NY

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Meghann A.


Huntington Station, NY

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Meghann and I currently live in Huntington station. I really love children and I used to babysit my cousins and my neighbor's kids and also worked as a care giver for special needs child. I am working as a teacher's assistant. I am warm-hearted, reliable and enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Thank you...
Meghann can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren G.


Bellmore, NY

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Lauren and I am currently a certified 3rd grade teacher. I have taught for 5 years and babysat for many years. I previously worked in a daycare for young children. I also have experience with special needs children.
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kaliyah J.


Huntington Station, NY

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Negotiable And Kind

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping Cooking and Other household needs. I worked with kids with special needs on and off for 2 years. Also worked for project excel during summer of 2023 for a camp counselor position.
Kaliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have experience with people with special needs, I work for a company where take care of people with special needs and help shower, feed and do everyday activities with them.
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Jennifer M.


Syosset, NY

$17/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time / Per Diem Special Needs Care Taker

I have been working with pediatrics for over 10 years and have worked in school nursing for 6 years with special needs students. I am passionate about what I do and grew up in a household with Deaf parents and siblings and I've always had a calling for nursing and being so compassionate I found I loved working with special needs...
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Jaimee C.


Wantagh, NY

$22-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced, Outgoing And Responsible College Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a kindhearted&responsible young woman. I graduated UB with a degree in communication disorders &sciences. I currently work as an ABA Therapist (Behavioral Specialist) for children with special needs. ABA therapy occurs in the natural environment which helps us understand how behavior works, how behavior is affected by the...
Jaimee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Laura E.


North Babylon, NY

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Education Aide

My experience includes employment as Special needs aide at Nassau Boces and Elementary school Aide in local public school district for 5 years. I currently am employed as Office Assistant at a local school district. My availability is part-time after school hours weekdays. Availability also Saturdays and Sundays.
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Margaret H.


Lindenhurst, NY

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/childcare Professional

I have over 30 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have worked with elementary school students for 17 years. I also worked with special needs children. I worked at a daycare school. I'm currently a nanny for two boys in Bay Shore. I'm looking for extra work on weekends. I've raised my own two sons and...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kristal C.


Levittown, NY

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Caring Nanny

My name is Kristal and I absolutely love children. I have many years of experience babysitting and nannying. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. My first caregiver job was at a daycare with 2 care takers and 16 kids from new born to 12, including special needs. After this I was a private nanny for 2 twin boys from the age...
Kristal can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Maria F.


Bay Shore, NY

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality respectfully, empathy and honest. I like caring for people with special needs because I used to work as teacher assistant with special ed children. I'm looking for a job that I can work on the weekends or per day. I started caring for people with special needs when I find a job in a preschool....
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Danielle D.


Seaford, NY

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Danielle, I am studying nursing at Molloy College and am a NYS EMS and have experience with children, adults and elderly of all different ages. I attend the hospital setting one time a week for 12 hours working with patients with all different disorders/ diseases. I am also a NYS medic and travel across Long...
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Leota E.


Huntington Station, NY

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Special Needs Provider, Babysitter, Nanny

I've been in the Childcare field for over 15 years. I currently work at a daycare facility, and have lots of experience working with children with special needs. Currently, one of my children in my class is autistic. Because it can be hard for him to do the normal things that we often take for granted, I work with him one on one...
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Silsa F.


Brentwood, NY

$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

I love caring for children and have had the privilege to do so for over a decade. I am working as a Teacher Assistant/ 1:1 Care Worker at Building Blocks Preschool. I have experience with caring for special needs children as well, specifically children with autism. I'm also currently working on becoming a Registered Behavior...
Silsa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Regina P.


Bay Shore, NY

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have such a heart for those with special needs and am able to provide a nurturing environment. Having had both live-in housekeeping jobs and live-out care-giving positions, I am qualified for a number of different types of job settings.
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Patricia L.


Huntington Station, NY

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Big Heart

I have worked in childcare for 20 plus years as a CDA as well as after school care; I started at 13,( remember those days??!!) babysitting for neighbors and reffing soccer for the younger kids as well as instructing teens I martial arts. I have multifaceted experience with children, and adore them. Everything from hugs to games...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Patricia D.


Copiague, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Experience Is Working In The Medical Field

I have been in the medical profession my whole career but I also have a son with Prader Willi Syndrome Autism and have been very involved in his life so I am truly understanding of families that are going through similar. I have a lot of references if needed
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Katharine G.


Huntington Station, NY

$20/hr • 14 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Katie! I am 29 years old and I have almost 15 years of babysitting experience. I work Monday to Friday in healthcare until 4:30, so I am looking for evening and weekend babysitting gigs. I have nannied infants to preteens and I have experience working with special needs kids. I love being outside but I also love doing...
Katharine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Marie P.


Babylon, NY

$17-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Happy To Help !

Hello, my name is Marie. I am cleared and have been a ComHab/ Paid neighbor for the last couple of years. I am a kind, caring professional who is seeking the opportunity to support and assist others to become independent in their daily living and reach their desired valued goals. My full time 'gig' is as a Program Financial...
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Dapheney H.


Uniondale, NY

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have been working with autistic children for a year and a half. I absolutely love caring for these kids and I love my job. Working with autistic children has taught me a lot in life. My kids are the sweetest individuals ever and I m always happy to go to work.
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Danalynn P.


West Islip, NY

$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! :) I'm Dana and I am so excited to meet your kid(s)!!! I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 18. I am very energetic, active, and responsible. I will be able to connect to your children no matter their personalities, whether they are extremely shy, extremely outgoing, or anything in between :) I have been...
Danalynn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning

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