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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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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is very friendly and nice. And kids loved her too. We will definitely be with her next time."

Jinkyu H.

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Rukminie P.


Flushing, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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Susan S.


Massapequa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom/special Needs Aide/ Looking For A Part Time Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom and special needs aide. I have previous experience caring for infants and toddlers, also school age children.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lysa G.


Bayside, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Lysa. I have been a nurse for 7 years and a nanny for 13 years. I have experience in nursing home setting, home care setting, school nurse setting, tutoring and medial office work. I have experience with special needs, senior care, hospice care as well. I have worked all through Covid. I am experienced in...
Lysa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available (weekdays)

I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
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Malika J.


Elmont, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving and patient nanny/Doula with four years of experience. I have extensive background and training in dealing with children, Special need (Autism and behavioral issues). As perviously a Child Protective Specialist. Supported with a bachelors degree in counseling. I focused on child care and health, supported by a...
Malika can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am thrilled to share my experience with Malika, who has been an exceptional caregiver. From the very beginning, it was clear that she is someone who genuinely cares about the well-being of those she looks after. Malika consistently demonstrates a remarkable...

Nicole A.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lemar G.


Seaford, NY

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am currently a Direct support professional for over 3 years and I also do caregiving . I assist special needs individuals with there daily needs. I enjoy helping people to cope with their daily activities. I work with most special needs patients, dementia care, hospice. I am patient , compassionate , dependable and trustworthy...
Lemar can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Maria M.


Levittown, NY

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

I'm kind and professional, I love taking care of people and I have helped families for many years including companion and helping people with special needs. I worked as a nurse in South America in the past, I'm quite and respectful.
Maria can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kelly L.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Kelly. I can only work on weekends. I have 11 years of experience teaching children with special needs. This experience gave a broader perspective on teaching functional life skills and behavioral strategies while in the community setting. These are skills that I can apply within my work. I love and enjoy...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
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Christine B.


Jamaica, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

A Dedicated Certified Teacher's Assistant

My name is Christine, I am 21 years old and very interested in your job posting. I have been a professional child care worker for the last five years in a certified facility. I currently live in Wheatley Heights and have a private form of transportation. A little bit of my history: I was a camp counselor for four years in a row,...
Christine can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Bridget S.


Floral Park, NY

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 21 years old. I am a education major at SUNY Old Westbury. I have experience caring for children and adults with special needs. I was also a assistant teacher in a toddler room at a daycare. While teaching at the daycare I learned the importance of milestones and the importance of safety when taking care of a child. Along...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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Hannah P.


Flushing, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Giver

I absolutely love children and am truly grateful for my role to support them. Pursuing graduate degree mental health counseling. My hobbies include, exercise, meditation, pilates, nature walks, reading, horticulture, video games, music production, painting. I love dogs (my family has 3) . -Worked as a nanny - 1 year -Worked as...
Skills:

CPR

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Olivia S.


Glen Head, NY

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Liv!

Hi - My name is Liv and I'm currently a senior at Colby College. I've been working with kids since I was around 15 where I worked at a summer camp. There, I worked with kids between the ages of five and 14, some of whom had special needs. Last year, I took a gap semester from college and worked as a full time nanny, caring for a...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm Maria- a creative and patient childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Specialty in special needs toddlers, adolescents and adults. Specialty in newborn and infant care- including...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Terri M.


Syosset, NY

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of life's experiences, working with special needs children and adults in both school environment and home. I have also been a companion for elderly adults who were no longer able to drive, and so, needed help with shopping and doctor's appointments. I also have experience cleaning houses, including laundry...
Terri can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer H.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-35/hr

Part-Time/ Full-Time Care Giver

I have grown up with special needs family members and classmates. I am familiar with down syndrome and autism. My passion for special needs children came in elementary school. In elementary school, the special needs children, most of which were down syndrome, were able to join regular classrooms for half of the day. I enjoyed...
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Marianne T.


Flushing, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

In my career with special needs I have worked with all ages including the senior population. Working with my community habilitation clients I excelled at teaching and maintaining independent living skills, assisting with maintaining and organizing their households, medicines and medical appointments and exercise and mobility...
Marianne can also help with: Personal care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garden City, NY

Crystal H.

5.0

Crystal is kind and compassionate, she's a very helpful assistant with a lot of love and patience. Although we've only had our second class, my child really likes her and enjoys being with her.

- Lin C.

Rukminie P.

5.0

Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Malika J.

5.0

I am thrilled to share my experience with Malika, who has been an exceptional caregiver. From the very beginning, it was clear that she is someone who genuinely cares about the well-being of those she looks after. Malika consistently demonstrates a remarkable level of kindness and empathy, making...

- Nicole A.

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