Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Island Park, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with children on the spectrum from ages five to 19 successfully following behavioral plans and IEPs. During my time working with children and young adults the improvement that I have and continue to see has encouraged me to strive for more for each person I work with. I am very familiar with the school system and...

Breanne M.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, Dependable, And Caring!

I have over 15 years experience working in an educational and home setting with children, both typical and with special needs. I am currently finishing my New York State teaching certification, projected to be completed by late December. I currently teach in an ABA setting with children from K-3rd grade, also doing home services...

Judy T.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I think they are smart & sweet. Some of them need more TLC than other kids, and I will do what I have to do for them to make them happy. I watched a little guy for 3 years. They just moved and I call the family.

Breanne M.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a certified teaching assistant, currently working towards my New York State teaching certification. I teach in a self contained classroom in a top rated school district, and I have 15 years experience as a home health care provider for persons with special needs. I have my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education as...

Breanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Michael H.

$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special needs and general education experienced tutor for students at all grade levels. For the past 10 years, I have been teaching and tutoring students with special needs in all grade levels. I'm a compassionate and diligent tutor with the skills to meet your needs.

Marcelle H.

$25-48/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

5.0

(3)

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, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

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

Ed F.

Sarah C.

Wantagh, NY

$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

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I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...

Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Damaris R.

Hempstead, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2, with experience of over 20 years. I have worked with infants in Daycare and school- age children in a classroom and privately. I have worked with special needs children in a classroom setting in addition to residential. My attitude is a positive one, I am flexible and dependable. I love singing and dancing and...

Damaris can also help with: Craft assistance

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Damaris for a nanny/caretaker position. Damaris worked with our family for two and a half years, providing exceptional care for our two children, a 5-month-old baby boy and a 3-year-old girl, at the start of her...

Jennifer H.

Malika J.

$30-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Danielle I.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...

Danielle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

Lisa F.

Oceanside, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(1)

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, meal prep, light cleaning

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.

Toni-ann H.

Queens Village, NY

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education, supporting students with special needs in reaching their IEP goals. My passion for working with children extends beyond the classroom-I also have experience providing after-school and summer care for families. My responsibilities have included school...

Toni-ann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We...

Katherine M.

Candida A.

$30/hr • 15 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

Nadia G.

Jamaica, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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 worked with us from about November 2019 and we'll be sadly saying good bye to her in August 2020. The reason we are parting ways is only because we are moving out of state - otherwise we would love for our daughter to continue to be taken care of by Nadia....

Cydney T.

Jaely M.

Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr • 3 yrs exp

4.8

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...

Jaely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Jaely M is a caring and trust-worthy young lady. Jaely is confident in her skills as a caregiver. Ive witnessed her de-escalate maladaptive behaviors with my autistic son and it was a breath of fresh air. She’s patient with him and re-directs him appropriately....

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Ishawrah J.

Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep

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.

Suzanne S.

Bellmore, NY

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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

"Suszi was great my kids loved her she was on time very responsible and trustworthy. We would definitely hire her again. Thank u Suezi! "

Daniel S.

Caroline K.

Garden City, NY

$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

5.0

(1)

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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.

Nigeria W.

Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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

Sabrina R.

Jamaica, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Honest, Reliable Nanny Available

3.0

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