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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 February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years

Special needs caregivers in Garden City, NY

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Malika J.


Elmont, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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"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...

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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: Respite care, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kelly L.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 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 helping and working with others to...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Christine B.


Jamaica, NY

$15-20/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: Personal care, dementia
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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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...
My inspiration is Empathy and Compassion for the elderly. I go above and beyond to make your loved ones happy and comfortable in their own environment. I will provide security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. I have a pleasant, even more than a luxury services. Provides services for: General Senior Care Services...
Raynold can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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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Kianna M.


Elmont, NY

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Former Preschool teacher and ABA Instructor. I worked with individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities in settings such as school, day hab, respite(weekend and overnight trips), com hab and in home ABA instruction. Worked with ages 7-35
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Brianna B.


Merrick, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently a second year grad student working towards earning my masters degree in Social Work. I am currently looking for a part time nanny/babysitting job. I am very experienced and have spent most of my life working with children. I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for over 10 years and worked at a camp for several...
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Lysa G.


Bayside, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Sitter Available With 8 Years Of Experience

I have been a nurse for 7 years. I have experience with special needs children as well as senior care and hospice care. I have been a tutor for 3 years. I am 33 years old. I have been a nanny for 12 years. I have my CPR certifications as well. Working with children for 13 years has made me a very caring and patient person. I...
Lysa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello my name is Rhonda and I am interested in the following position. I have a Special Ed certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing K-12 and also one in Childhood Cducation K-6. I currently work for NYC Board of Education as a teacher under my special ed certification. I love my job, I love working with all sorts of children, it is...
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Stephanie D.


Levittown, NY

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Children With Autism

Helping children with autism to learn how to do daily activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and eating
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Karen S.


Valley Stream, NY

$40/hr

Caring And Dependable.

I am a caring a dependable caregiver. have many years of experience caring for children, and people with special needs of all ages. I am a Teacher's Assistant at a local school district.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling

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