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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Long Island City, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Long Island City, NY
Margaret K S.
Long Island City, NY
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Available For Weekdays & Weekend
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Margaret & I have 19 years childcare experience with certifications in Early Childcare, CPR, & First Aid. I'm originally from the South but a New Yorker at heart. I'd describe myself as client-focused, outgoing & nurturing with a playful disposition. Your child's happiness & safety is my top priority. I teach baby...
Margaret K can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly is a such sweet person. I have been working with her almost a month now. She always shows big smile and positive reaction. She is very punctual and never late so far. I can feel how much she has strong responsible to take care of children. My son is 3 and...
Soora A.
Donatella S.
Long Island City, NY
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Donatella. I have experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, overnights, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals, outdoor...
Donatella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives...
Krissy G.
Keliese C.
Long Island City, NY
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hiii my name is Keliese and I am a student. I have a background in working with children with special needs. I am also conversational in ASL. I would love to talk more about how I can assist you and your child's needs.
While studying in undergrad, I was heavily involved in UMO's Best Buddies Program. I was able to build many skills and years of experiences working with folks who have a variety of disabilities. I also was lucky enough to make some life long friends. After graduating in 2018, I worked for Best Buddies CT as a Program Manager,...
Elizabeth M.
Long Island City, NY
$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelors in Psychology in 2018. I have worked with children and adults with developmental disabilites including autism and down syndrome as an in home aid and behavioral health technician. I also experience with individuals with physcial...
Greetings! I'm Sophie, an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Counseling Psychology. Alongside my studies, I'm part of the team at the International Institute for the Brain. Drawing from personal connections to special needs within my own family, I've been driven to delve deeply into the realm of mental health. From 2021 onward,...
Brittany C.
Long Island City, NY
$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have 10+ years of experience working with children & families in a variety of ways. Prior to earning a professional degree, I have offered babysitting & tutoring services and was a nanny for a family with two children for several years. I have since earned a masters degree, followed by attaining a behavior analyst...
I've been working with children for about 4 years now. I have experienced working children ages 1 - 5 years old. I also have experienced working with both Gen'ed & special needs children in integrated classrooms. I am currently employed but am looking for some extra work on the side.
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
(20)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am a career nanny, mom of 3, with 19 years of experience. My experience includes but not limited to: care of my younger sister since 12 years of age : mom of 3 my oldest is 20 : working with various families ages newborn to teens. nanny shares, multiples, running my own home day care & overnight care. I have a Child...
Daphne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Daphne was great with our one year old."
Care member
Hi! I am a character of all traits. I am 19 years old who's motivated and energetic. I am dedicated, driven and an initiative individual who's proceeding to a bright future. I can multitask and I am also flexible. I graduated high school and plan on becoming a part of the medical industry. I love kids and animals. Growing up...
Jailene can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of experience with gerontology. I have also worked in several nursing homes as an HHA and a CNA. I also work with special needs kids.
Sarah can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Responsible for daily care of adults including dressing, and feeding. Charted daily progress and special need.
Mary can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"
Eka B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care.
I can provide the following services:
medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...
Jodi D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities....
Benjamin W.
Sarah W.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen.
Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning on having her take my 13 and 10 year old to Roosevelt Island. My 6 year old really wanted to go as well. She did...
Catherine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a senior in college. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I am a student-athlete so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...
Dion B.
5.0
(6)
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: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Ralph is a rare and wonderful person. We hired him for a temporary need while my father could not walk and he provided excellent and compassionate care. He is also an accomplished cook with a Culinary degree! We enjoyed his cooking and awareness of all things...
Bibi F.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."
Andre G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
Brazil can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"That's she's very organized and cares about the kids.Truthfully she puts the kids needs before anything she loves them with all her heart and is very playful. My kids love her, unfortunately we had to move but if I could have her as my babysitter again I would be...
gigi L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Long Island City, NY
Margaret K S.
5.0
Margaret (who goes by Kelly) was lovely—she arrived early, had great advice, and cared so much about my 3-month-old baby. She was incredibly sweet with her.
Kelly is a very capable caretaker who is full of warmth.
- Jessica G.
Donatella S.
5.0
Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on.
My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives all of her love and attention to...
- Krissy G.
Daphne M.
5.0
We have had the pleasure to have Daphne take care of our little two bundles of joy for the past 6 months and we can’t wait for her to continue making our little once happy. There is no doubt about her, she is caring, passionate, dedicated and patient.
Daphne keeps tracks of meals/ diaper changes/...
- Care member
Eka B.
5.0
She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her
- Eka B.
Jennifer F.
5.0
I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is going on. I feel completely...
- Jodi D.
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Ratings for Long Island City, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Long Island City, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.