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 Little Neck, NY

Stephanie E.'s Photo

Stephanie E.


Little Neck, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

See profile
Hello ! My name is Stephanie. I would like to start by saying that I love my job. I love helping those who cannot help themselves, helping to advocate . I have worked with people with disabilities for over 6 years now. Working in group homes for big companies , distributing medication, taking blood pressure , checking blood...
I have experience working with children and adults who have learning mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. I am a very caring and patient with all my clients taking care of my patients is what I love to do
Keilanya P.'s Photo

Keilanya P.


Little Neck, NY

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello parents! My name is Keilanya. I have been a senior care provider for about 4 years. I worked for a family with an elderly grandmother who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's . That's when my passion as a caregiver began. Being that I also love kids, recently for about 1 year I have worked closely with a family who has a...
Keilanya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Debra A.'s Photo

Debra A.


New Rochelle, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Giver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life. Non smoker, own...
Debra can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Debra took the best care of my ailing mother until her passing this June. She is one of the most compassionate, level headed and skilled care givers I could have hoped for. Mom had dementia and went from being ambulatory to bedridden and Debi was with us thru it...

Care member

Cassie D.'s Photo

Cassie D.


Woodside, NY

$15-22/hr9 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions,...

Lauren E.

Ralph T.'s Photo

Ralph T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time/ Part-time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver/personal care assistant with over 5 years of professional experience working for high net wort clients. While working as a caregiver, I was entrusted to be the house manager and personal assistant to one of my clients. Additionally, I also have experience being a caregiver for children with special needs. I have...
Ralph can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ralph is a sweet, wonderful person. Very kind and great with my mom. He is always there to help and you can always rely on him. He even was great with my dogs!"

Barbara B.

Shareeda R.'s Photo

Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

Monica S.'s Photo

Monica S.


Glen Cove, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Monica. I am interested for a job, where I would help the family with the house,senior companion care, organizing laundry, special needs, assistant each other with responsibility. I am punctual, flexible, responsible, I have 10 years experience and I have good references. If you want to know more about me, please...
Monica can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and...

Dana M.

Ralph T.'s Photo

Ralph T.


Elmhurst, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Ralph. I grew up with my grandmother and the elderly in my family while my parents worked overseas, which made me grow close and have a soft spot for our elders. I love being a caregiver because it makes me fulfilled to care and help someone on a personal level. I have experience as a caregiver in New York for...
Sam T.'s Photo

Sam T.


Elmhurst, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sam has been a lifesaver. Like many new parents during the pandemic, we have been nervous about hiring a nanny. But Sam has been so easy to work with. She always arrive on time, if not slightly before her scheduled start time. She lets our son lead in play time....

Regina M.

Candida A.'s Photo

Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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.

Crystal H.'s Photo

Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is very friendly and nice. And kids loved her too. We will definitely be with her next time."

Jinkyu H.

Rukminie P.'s Photo

Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

Asha J.'s Photo

Asha J.


Glen Cove, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

My mom was ill with cancer. I was with her & took care of her the entire time. I have worked with children & adults with special needs for over 12 years.
Siku H.'s Photo

Siku H.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Siku is a very reliable and respectful person who is a hard worker and I'd recommend anyone to hire them. If you want someone who will get things done and do them well, Siku is the perfect person!"

Care member

Katherine R.'s Photo

Katherine R.


Maspeth, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"

Trish M.

Cheryl W.'s Photo

Cheryl W.


Bronx, NY

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...
Cheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...

Richi G.

Marjorie H.'s Photo

Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Natalia R.'s Photo

Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made sure my kids had snacks and water, took them to the pool...

Meghan L.

Sade P.'s Photo

Sade P.


Springfield Gardens, NY

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

I'm very patient and personable. I know CPR and First Aid. I've worked at a daycare for about 6 years, so I have experience taking care of different ages. My job as a child care assistant included answering the phone, working with the parents, taking care of the children, cooking their meals, and teaching them essential learning...
Sade can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sade is a hard worker & great leader. I would highly recommend her for all leadership roles."

Reba P.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Little Neck, NY

Debra A.

5.0

Debra took the best care of my ailing mother until her passing this June. She is one of the most compassionate, level headed and skilled care givers I could have hoped for. Mom had dementia and went from being ambulatory to bedridden and Debi was with us thru it all. Mom enjoyed being with Debi...

- Care member

Cassie D.

5.0

Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions, and they all seemed to have a good...

- Lauren E.

Ralph T.

5.0

Very caring and trustworthy. Thank you for everything!

- John A.

Shareeda R.

5.0

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,

- Gloria R.

Monica S.

5.0

Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and is a very kind, friendly caring...

- Dana M.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Glen Oaks, NYSpecial Needs in Oakland Gardens, NYSpecial Needs in Bellerose, NYSpecial Needs in Queens Village, NYSpecial Needs in Floral Park, NYSpecial Needs in New Hyde Park, NYSpecial Needs in Bayside, NYSpecial Needs in Fresh Meadows, NYSpecial Needs in Manhasset, NYSpecial Needs in Hollis, NY
Special Needs in Highland Park, NJSpecial Needs in Hackensack, NJSpecial Needs in Clark, NJSpecial Needs in Maplewood, NJSpecial Needs in Glen Rock, NJSpecial Needs in Astoria, NYSpecial Needs in Wilton, CTSpecial Needs in Avenel, NJSpecial Needs in Iselin, NJSpecial Needs in Cornwall, NY
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

7 cell phone rules for kids that every parent should establish right now

December 19th, 2024 For years, my kids have watched me use the Internet and social media for both work and pleasure. They’ve also listened to my many, many lectures about... Read more
Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture

Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture

December 19th, 2024 Once your baby has mastered the art of slurping down smooth purees, it may be time to expand their culinary horizons with Stage 2 baby food. Your little gou... Read more
7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know

7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know

May 19th, 2021 Whether you’re a working parent or a mom or dad looking to go on the odd date night, finding a good babysitter can feel like winning the lottery. But just b... Read more
15 brilliant 2nd birthday themes and party ideas

15 brilliant 2nd birthday themes and party ideas

December 10th, 2024 While your child’s 1st birthday may have involved little more than party hats and a smash cake, the ante must be upped when they turn 2. Not only is your li... Read more