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Find special needs caregivers in Garden City, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Garden City, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Garden City, NY

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

5.0

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I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

Amy W.

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Ann D.


Garden City, NY

$30-50/hr

Special Needs Position

My brother is autistic and profoundly retarded. I have worked with higher functioning retarded adults for many years at the Association For The Help Of Retarded Children of which I am a lifetime member.
In the summer, I do camp anchor. I volunteer with down syndrome and autistic kids, devoting all of my time to them. I love doing camp anchor because I create relationships that will last a life time.
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Kristen F.


Garden City, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter!

I have many years of experience with children including summer camps, babysitting, tutoring, and working with children with special needs. I love creating a fun and caring environment for kids!
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Grace S.


Garden City, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Grace! I'm 20 years old and I'm from Garden City, Nassau county. . I am looking for any babysitting job available and have experience in the following: coaching cheerleading, special needs care of all ages (includes swimming supervision, crafts, etc), caring for pets, transportation for children to activities and normal...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Debbie C.


Glen Cove, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a loving mother of 2. Author of children's books- looking for full time. ASAP I have over 20 years experience with preemies, newborns, twins, triplets, and 5 years working in schools for special needs children. I am successful with potty training. CPR certified and comfortable with pets. I have a genuine love...
Debbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I spoke with Debbie once or twice. She was on the top of our hire list after looking/interviewing about 30 people. Our schedules didn't line up but she was the best interview by far. I will be keeping in touch with her in case it works out in the future."

Marilena J.

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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

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, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & 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.

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Juana P.


Port Washington, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly enough! "

Amanda Z.

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria has been a wonderful addition to our family over the past few months. She is extremely reliable and responsible. She does a great job caring for the kids, getting them ready for school on time, helping me with housework and taking care of the children when...

Tara B.

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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural instinct and understanding of children I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nadia has taken great care of our baby girl since September 2019. We are sad to lose her but we are moving out of state."

Bilal H.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am the Grandmother and have Sole and Physical Guardian since my Grandson was born. D. is now 6. I was working at the time as a surgical nurse. I needed someone I could trust. I spoke to friends of mine in the school district about someone I could trust 100%. I...

Janis T.

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Suzanne S.


Bellmore, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Suzanne, but you can call me Suzie! I work FT as a MICA Recovery Program Supervisor, supporting adults w/ Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. I'm trained in crisis prevention, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, & more-so safety & well-being are always my top priorities. I spent 4 years as a Level II Child...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzie was great with our toddler and helped us feel at ease with this being the first time we've hired a non-family / family friend to watch our son. The two had lots of fun together and we will definitely hire her again. "

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"

Adel G.

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Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Adriana is very sweet and attentive. Quickly connected with my son. Very organized for zoom home school assistance. Highly recommend."

Sebastian C.

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

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have known Marcelle for over eight years, over the years Marcelle took care of my son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I found her to be very caring, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for the position she is seeking."

Grace H.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

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, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Lisa F.


Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early and sent me pictures/updates about my son throughout the entire day. I've honestly never trusted someone more...

Kylie L.

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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring...

Laura C.

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Esther S.


Westbury, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available

As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and can thrive. With my skills and experience, I am well-equipped to provide a...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Having Esther as our nanny was really great! Her professionalism, cordiality and dedication in caring for my daughter are truly commendable. She quickly formed a strong bond with our daughter. Esther is not just a caretaker; she is a friend/big sister who finds...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garden City, NY

Caroline K.

5.0

Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!

- Amy W.

Debbie C.

5.0

Debbie was loving toward the children, great with them, spent the time doing activities with them, baking with them. She was also an excellent cook. The children loved her. We were very sorry to see her go. She is very trustworthy and always on time. I highly recommend her.

- Laura C.

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.

Juana P.

5.0

Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

- Amanda Z.

Rosaria C.

5.0

Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.

- Katelyn K.

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