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Special needs caregivers in Islip Terrace, NY

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Emylicia A.


Islip Terrace, NY

$28-50/hr2 yrs exp

MED COUNSELOR

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I worked as a counselor for a year and a half. I do all the medication refills I made certified. I can administer Humira injections. I am seizure protocol train as my counselor. My daily duties are to schedule appointments. Refill medication administration medication. Make sure every individual in the house our care for and...
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Athena K.


Islip Terrace, NY

$35-40/hr8 yrs exp

Homecare Professional

Hello my name is Athena. (Smile) I am 48 years old. I am an experienced, educated & professional care provider. I have worked for private non-profit schools with special needs children (pre-K through 21), daycare (infant through pre-k) & provided homecare as well. I am a single mom to a beautiful young woman as well. (Heart)...
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Athena K.


Islip Terrace, NY

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Professional caretaker of children

Hello, my name is Athena. (Smile) I am 48 years old. I am a professional, dedicated, educated and experienced caretaker of children of all ages. I am a single mom to a beautiful young woman as well. Additionally, I also helped raise my lovely nieces & nephews. (Heart) With regard to my education, I have a BA in psychology with a...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I have worked in an assisted living for 5 years and now I currently work with children with special needs. I love what I do and have the patience and compassion to work well with people of all ages and disabilities. If you are looking for a compassionate, caring, optimistic sitter I am here to help!
Victoria can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

5.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wendy was with our family for 5 years. She started watching my children from the ages of 3 & 5 and now they are 8 & 10. She is extremely punctual, dependable and responsible. She was great with my children in and out of the house as she brought them to various...

Meredith F.

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Umadai D.


Bay Shore, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Umadai

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Umadai. Im 54. I am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I have 10+ years experience working with kids newborn-teen. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I do not mind helping with small household chores. I look forward to hearing from you!
5.0
"Umadai and I have worked together in the past; she's compassionate, hardworking, and a motherly person who takes her job seriously. She gets along very well with children and takes care of them like her own. She can be fun, upbeat, and knows how to cheer you up...

Anuradha B.

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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lauren M.


Centereach, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nanny and have 7 years of experience, I am CPR and first aid certified. Currently working with special needs adults and I work as a nanny to a lovely couple on the weekends. I love working with kids it brings me such joy and I am looking for a full time position, hopefully long term. I love children they are so joyful and...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality."

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Jennifer C.


Deer Park, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Karen N.


North Babylon, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 21 and 19. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister-in-law. After the birth of my 16-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 16 years, I have lovingly...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen was a wonderful sitter for my two boys. She did an excellent job taking care of them. My oldest was 2 when we hired her. We then had our second son and she started watching him when he was 6 weeks old. We used her as our daycare provider for 7 years, until...

Melissa K.

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Elise H.


Nesconset, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's & Special needs. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well as a clean...
Elise can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to have her in our lives. "

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Gabriella N.


Hauppauge, NY

$20/hr1 yrs exp

I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have someone to talk to and play games with before school as well as a last minute chauffeur, should plans...

Erin P.

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Lily M.


Smithtown, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, & Reliable Babysitter With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

For over the past 19 years, I have worked with children in daycare, as a nanny, and now a third grade special education teacher! :) In my experience, I have worked with children of all ages. I have my bachelors degree in Early Child Study and a masters in education. I am a fun, friendly, crafty, reliable and nurturing sitter...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We can not say enough wonderful things about Lily M. Lily came to work for us and our four children 6 years ago and has since become an amazing addition to our family. She has a great personality, a lot of energy and very kind heart. The kids love having her...

Natalie J.

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Savanna Y.


Centereach, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Children Will Love Me!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Savi, and my experiences with children include that I Babysat for my own 5th grade teacher (3 children) after elementary for 6 years and assisted her in her classroom for 5 years, I was a live in nanny in Washington state for 6 months(2 children). Currently take care of a 2-year-old (since 10 months) and an...
Savanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah is an exceptional babysitter who goes above and beyond in every aspect of childcare. From the very start, her punctuality and professionalism stood out—she always arrives on time and fully prepared for the day. One of the things that sets Savannah apart...

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Summer A.


Patchogue, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is summer, I am 25, and I am currently looking for full time work as a nanny. I have babysat for a few families over the years, some I was with full time. The ages of the children I watched range from 2-15. I have also watched children with special needs. Over the past few years I have been working full...
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...
5.0
"Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...

Ramya S.

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Melissa S.


Bay Shore, NY

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 28-year-old former CNA with plenty of experience with children including special needs children as well. Iv worked in two different elementary schools over three years so working with large groups of children is something I'm well at as well. I'm CPR certified and have a clean driving record. I'm very friendly, outgoing...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"For the time Melissa watched our baby girl, she's always been punctual and dependable. She even helped adjust our baby to taking naps in her crib!"

Josseline M.

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Margaret G.


Deer Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs and seniors. Throughout my career, I have provided compassionate care, support, and assistance tailored to their unique needs. My work has involved helping with daily activities, promoting independence, and creating a positive and nurturing environment to...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Peg is an outstanding caregiver who has helped my family out for years. She is so full of kindness and empathy, and also works her tail off and is always reliable and dependable. We are privileged to have worked with her and anyone would be lucky to do the same. "

Jessica M.

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Sharon M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Future Spanish Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for five years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated. Currently I'm a Spanish teacher at a High School but I have experience with all the ages. I...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I absolutely loved having Sharon babysit my 2 year old and 4 year old, and will definitely be using her again. She is so great with them, even got them to go to bed which is not an easy task for anyone! My 4 year old asks for her to come back. I highly reccomend...

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Kristina C.


Blue Point, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience in childcare. I worked at a special needs preschool for four years as well as done individual child care since I can remember. I am a very compassionate person, as well as patient. I am that type of person who isn't afraid of getting dirty, loves arts and crafts and is very imaginative. I have...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've hired Kristina for occasional weekend sitting for our 2yr old son. She is great with him, taking care of all his needs and engaging him when he plays. Would definitely hire Kristina again!"

Christine P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Islip Terrace, NY

Wendy M.

5.0

Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family. Anyone would be lucky to have her.

- Andrea I.

Umadai D.

5.0

Umadai and I have worked together in the past; she's compassionate, hardworking, and a motherly person who takes her job seriously. She gets along very well with children and takes care of them like her own. She can be fun, upbeat, and knows how to cheer you up when you're feeling down! She's one of...

- Anuradha B.

Lauren M.

5.0

Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality.

- Care member

Karen N.

5.0

Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her and I am forever grateful. Karen is reliable, alert to the needs of the children, and very loving. I recommend her without hesitation.

- Norma B.

Elise H.

5.0

Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to have her in our lives.

- Care member

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