Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Glen Head, NY

Erika D.'s Photo

Erika D.


Uniondale, NY

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Care Provider

See profile
The reason I am passionate about this job is because I had a family member that had a child that was autistic and had first hand on how to manage dealing with that situation. I help out throughout the years and also have experience from my previous job which I provided care for teens and autistic children and adults.
Nuvha S.'s Photo

Nuvha S.


New Hyde Park, NY

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

-

Hi I'm a graduate speech language pathology student. I'm available on Tuesdays 12-4 and Thursdays anytime before 5:30!
Erica H.'s Photo

Erica H.


Williston Park, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I am a hardworking, organized, and kind person who loves kids and animals. My passion is helping people, which is what brought me into the education profession. I am a certified teacher in English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education with 15 years of experience. I especially love helping families develop routines...
Joanne M.'s Photo

Joanne M.


Oyster Bay, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a nurse for 47 years and now retired My career has span from pediatrics through geriatrics. I have worked the ER, burn unit, geriatrics, hospice care(also certified Hospice Doula) Epilepsy Foundation, UCP foundation, Humphrey Pre-school which was for developmentally disabled and autistic children I love what I do and...
Jenna R.'s Photo

Jenna R.


Levittown, NY

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have babysat for family, family friends and neighbors all throughout high school. The kids I babysat went from elementary school to middle school! I am now a teacher aide through Nassau BOCES. I work with special needs kids from all over the spectrum at my current school! I am currently looking for a summer job!
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Priyanka K.'s Photo

Priyanka K.


Roslyn Heights, NY

$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Priyanka and I'm 26 years old. I'd love to chat more about this position as I believe we would be a great fit. I've had a lot of experience with all age ranges. Some of my previous experience includes the following: - Babysat 10+ amazing families through Care - Babysat children of all ages including special...
Alexandra D.'s Photo

Alexandra D.


Franklin Square, NY

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Anytime Babysitter, Caregiver, English/Writing Tutor

Hi there! I'm an adjunct English professor looking for part time childcare work. In the summer I'm very available, most times, Monday-Friday and can do weekend nights as well. I have experience performing activities and watching children with special needs for weekly events at my church (St. Anne's, Garden City), as well as...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Clare F.'s Photo

Clare F.


Floral Park, NY

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

My name is Clare and I am a freshman at the University of Scranton and I am studying Occupational Therapy. I am looking to help families out while I am home on my summer break. I am available anytime from Memorial Day until July, when I begin my job working as a counselor at Camp Anchor. I will also be available for afternoon or...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Ellen L.'s Photo

Ellen L.


Melville, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
Stephanie D.'s Photo

Stephanie D.


Levittown, NY

$17-20/hr • 1 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
Nicole S.'s Photo

Nicole S.


Bayville, NY

$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Childcare

For as long as I can remember, I have always excelled being in settings that involves working with and caring for others (especially kids) I am currently a TA for the BOCES organization and I find working with those who have special needs very rewarding, both personally and professionally! I believe I would be a great fit for...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Dapheney H.'s Photo

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.
Marjorie H.'s Photo

Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

As a licensed healthcare professional I have cared for a number of people with special needs including those on the autistic spetrum, downs syndrome, wheelchair bound and other mentally challenging disabilities I feel drawn to help people as they deserve the best quality of life and would do my best to serve them and their...
Jennifer M.'s Photo

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...
Ivonete L.'s Photo

Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Patient & Experienced Sitter (30+yrs Of Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Jessica R.'s Photo

Jessica R.


Glen Oaks, NY

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

The majority of my work experience has been in the field of childcare or childhood education. My favorite childcare experience includes the 5 years that I spent teaching environmental and art education to children ages 0-14 (including special needs children) in a classroom setting, because I was able to inspire creativity and...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Jeanette S.'s Photo

Jeanette S.


New Hyde Park, NY

$50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Here To Help

I am an elementary school teacher that has been working for 20 years with special needs children and bilingual. I love my students and I am dedicated to ensuring the safety of each and every one one of them. I have experience in tutoring in the kindergarten through six grade level. I speak, fluent Spanish and have tutored to...
I have experience with children from 3 months to 15 years old. I have also worked with a special need child.
Catina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Kristal C.'s Photo

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Juana P.'s Photo

Juana P.


Port Washington, NY

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Juana. I describe myself as compassionate, outgoing, flexible and understanding individual. I have one year of experience working with adults individuals with special needs and 13 years working with kids with special needs. I specialize in providing personalized care to help those I work with live more...
Juana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Greenvale, NYSpecial Needs in East Norwich, NYSpecial Needs in Roslyn, NYSpecial Needs in Sea Cliff, NYSpecial Needs in Jericho, NYSpecial Needs in Glen Cove, NYSpecial Needs in Locust Valley, NYSpecial Needs in Oyster Bay, NYSpecial Needs in Roslyn Heights, NYSpecial Needs in Syosset, NY

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Screen time for kids: How to guide healthy media use at every age

October 19th, 2022 Regardless of your stance on kids and screen time, there’s a good chance your child wound up consuming more media than usual in the past year. Whether ... Read more
Is Instagram safe for kids? What parents need to know

Is Instagram safe for kids? What parents need to know

October 18th, 2023 With over two billion monthly users, and under the same ownership as its sister app, Facebook, Instagram — a ... Read more
8 dangers of social media to discuss with kids and teens

8 dangers of social media to discuss with kids and teens

June 20th, 2024 Social media and kids. Gah! Is there anything more terrifying for a parent? From cyberbullying to online predators, it seems like the dangers of social media... Read more
Is TikTok safe for kids? What parents need to know

Is TikTok safe for kids? What parents need to know

November 19th, 2024 It’s impossible to escape the popularity of TikTok — from teens filming choreographed dances in public to elected officials sharing important inf... Read more
Is Discord safe for kids? What parents need to know

Is Discord safe for kids? What parents need to know

July 24th, 2024 Most parents are familiar with the top social media platforms amongst adolescents: YouTube, TikTok, ... Read more