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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

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Mary Michael Q.


Brooklyn, NY

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...
Mary Michael can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...

Ira W.

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Nicole T.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and...

Marwan H.

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Maryann L.


Bayside, NY

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

David R.

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Maria P.


New York, NY

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins. Maria had the capacity and methodology to develop activities and watch over our little ones."

Mariangel C.

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Alexis V.


Brooklyn, NY

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hey everyone my name is Alexis and I'm looking to babysit after work. I am a CTA and have been working with special needs children for 2 years now in the department of education aside from working with children of all ages years prior. I fell in love working with children after having little siblings and watching them grow as I...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help."

Alison M.

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Malka S.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training. I am...
Malka can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone...

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Claire S.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Creative And Caring

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently looking for part-time work in the mornings, evenings, and weekends. (Morning work preferably in Bushwick, Bedstuy, or Ridgewood) Hi there! I am a former preschool teacher with 7 years of childcare experience under my belt. Before moving into early childhood education I babysat and nannied for various NYC...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Claire has been a life saver when we need someone last minute. She is great with the kids and the dog. She is punctual and dependable and I would rehire her."

Allison T.

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Maribel G.


Flushing, NY

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
Maribel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Be lucky if you can have Maribel spend time with your little ones! She is the absolute best! We wish we could take her with us everywhere we go!"

Josh D.

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Tiasha R.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...
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Brocha M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

Sarah M.

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Danielle B.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and caring. Every day was filled with laughter and well thought out activities. She taught while she played. Her...

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Arushi B.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter + Pet Lover!

Hello! My name is Arushi and I am a college graduate who has great experience in the field of childcare as well as pet care. Child Care: I've worked with children of all ages as a tutor, a babysitter, and an after school counselor for over 5 years now. I have also worked with a special needs child closely for over 2 years....
5.0
"I had an amazing experience hiring Arushi for my son and daughter. We also have a golden retriever and she was able to provide care for all of my babies! She was dependable, punctual, and very friendly. She superseded our requirements and definitely made...

Joyce C.

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Grace A.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Grace has wonderful, positive energy. She is fun and easy to get along with. She works well with children of all ages and abilities. She is reliable and responsible!"

Amy B.

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Disha P.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Future Early Childhood Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have six years of experience. At the moment, I am studying early childhood education at Brooklyn College. Since I was a high school student, I have worked with children. I used to look after my relatives and nieces even while I was in primary school. I've always known I wanted to work with children, and I'm glad I still have...
Disha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"I'm writing to recommend Disha Prangon as an excellent babysitter. She has been caring for my child for 8 months and has consistently amazed me with her outstanding care and attention. My son is now two years old, and he enjoyed being under Disha's care. Disha is a...

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Josep D.


Elmhurst, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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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!"

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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression. "

Jay M.

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Laurie A.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Laurie helped us while we were waiting for our 8 month old son to enter into daycare. She gave us recommendations and tips for his teething, feeding, crawling, etc. She was professional, attentive, communicative and we felt our son was in good care. We highly...

Safae S.

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Adrienne D.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear Family, I am responding to your advertisement at Indeed, for the position of Full-Time Nanny. I have acquired many skills during my 18 years, living in the United States. Having worked with child from age 1-3 in their home environment. I understand children's needs, having raised my daughter as a single parent....
Adrienne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Long Island City, NY

Mary Michael Q.

5.0

Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner and bedtime when needed. She quickly...

- Ira W.

Nicole T.

5.0

She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...

- Marwan H.

Maryann L.

5.0

Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being

- David R.

Maria P.

5.0

Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins. Maria had the capacity and methodology to develop activities and watch over our little ones.

- Mariangel C.

Alexis V.

5.0

Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help.

- Alison M.

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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.