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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hempstead, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Hempstead, NY

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

5.0

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

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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


Farmingdale, NY

$49-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$30/hr • 15 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
Candida can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

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Sheima A.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Jenny C.


Lynbrook, NY

$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Care. Testament/Special Needs Nutrition Parent Support Activities
Jenny can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Lemar G.


Seaford, NY

$19-25/hr • 2 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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jeanine B.


Seaford, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Jeanine: Tutor/Childcare Worker For Students With Special Needs

My name is Jeanine and I would like to give a brief introduction to myself as well as my qualifications. In 2007 I was accepted to the NYC Teaching Fellows where I earned a graduate degree in Education as well as Special Education. After my time teaching in Brooklyn, I worked as a substitute teacher on Long Island. Then after...
Jeanine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi, my name is kacie, I have been a care giver for over the past 3years, I have worked with a few special needs patient along my journey, I enjoy cooking, cleaning and taking care of my patients
Shawna can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care & more
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Toni O.


Valley Stream, NY

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mayra B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Mayra and I'm looking for a new family to take care of their most beloved ones. I understand Kids are the most precious and important members a family can have therefore I understand the affection, time, attention and patience that is required. The energy that kids transmit to me is like no other, so full of...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Kristen F.


Garden City, NY

$25/hr • 4 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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Rebecca B.


Levittown, NY

$20-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am 46, and I have lived in levittown for 8 years. I have worked for Northwell Health for about 24 years. I have worked with children, seniors, dementia and special needs people/children. I love people and helping them it is my passion. I love animals and I don't mind them. I have 4 dogs and cats myself. Please ask me for more...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Valentina B.


Levittown, NY

$21-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

I worked for AHRC as a direct support professional and worked with elderly people with special needs. I worked in a group home and did house work and personal care like bathing and dressing. I work well with older people as well;
Valentina can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care
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Ashley C.


Elmont, NY

$18-24/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'm a positive and ambitious mother to two boys. For several years, I worked on and off with elderly adults and even adults with special needs. I am certified to administer medication. I have a great time just putting smiles on faces. I just love assisting where I can help someone just navigate throughout the day.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Maggie G.


Long Beach, NY

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a full-time teacher and I am from/currently live in Long Beach, NY. I have been teaching full time since 2013. I have a Masters in Special Education from Queens College and a Bachelors from Boston College in Elementary Education. I've been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and have a ton of experience with kids...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hempstead, NY

Marcelle H.

5.0

Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.

- Ed F.

Crystal L.

5.0

As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also serve as an educator, tutor, and role...

- Care member

Alexandra O.

5.0

I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!

- Melissa G.

Candida A.

5.0

We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She is knowledgeable with all ages,...

- Maria L.

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