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 Manhasset, NY

Sarah L.'s Photo

Sarah L.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

See profile
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am the Grandmother and have Sole and Physical Guardian since my Grandson was born. D. is now 6. I was working at the time as a surgical nurse. I needed someone I could trust. I spoke to friends of mine in the school district about someone I could trust 100%. I...

Janis T.

Iris D.'s Photo

Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies ... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."

Esba P.

Amanda B.'s Photo

Amanda B.


Bronx, NY

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.
5.0
"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

Emma R.

Alexandra O.'s Photo

Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

Rukminie P.'s Photo

Rukminie P.


Flushing, NY

$17-20/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.

Tiasha R.'s Photo

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...
Maria H.'s Photo

Maria H.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Companion, Caring For The Elderly And/Or Special Needs Children.

Hi, my name is Maria. I have experience with the elderly, Dementia, and Alzheimer's patients, caring for the sick and disabled as well. I help with bathing, meal prep, companion, laundry, errands, medication management, housekeeping, etc. I've worked with families long term, on care, and outside recommendations. References...
Maria can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Toni O.'s Photo

Toni O.


Valley Stream, NY

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Deborah E.'s Photo

Deborah E.


New Rochelle, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Companion For Your Elder Loved One

Hi my name is Deborah. I am originally from Pelham Manor but have been living in New Rochelle for the past 30 years. I have a lot of experience with special needs people and adults with Dementia/Alzheimer's. I am honest, reliable, a team player, college educated, bilingual English/Spanish, have a clean N. Y. S. Driver's license,...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, transportation
Caroline M.'s Photo

Caroline M.


Rockville Centre, NY

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caroline

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am 19 years old, currently attending Villanova University. I have many areas of experience with kids including Tops Soccer (a nonprofit organization that teaches special needs children to play soccer), my own soccer training program with girls ranging from 9-12 years old, lifeguarding, and...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Stephanie A.'s Photo

Stephanie A.


Rockville Centre, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator

My name is Stephanie and I have been a child care provider for more than 10 years. My background is in Psychology and Education. I earned a doctoral degree and also have a certification in Behavior Analysis. While my primary experience has been related to Autism and special needs, I have a variety of working with a variety of...
Skills:

First Aid

Hi I'm Joanna! I am 27 years old, I live in floral park with my husband and small dog. I am a LPN with a medical background and am CPR certified. I have worked with special needs children and typical children in a school setting as a teachers assistant and a home setting as a private tutor for 6 years. I love to teach children...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

Jeanette B.'s Photo

Jeanette B.


Little Neck, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Teacher And Caregiver

Hello! I am a certified teacher who wants to work with children to expose myself to more diversity and work on expanding myself. I am patient, hard-working, friendly, and always flexible. I have worked with camps, special needs 1:1 work, teaching all populations from Pre-K to 12th grade, and I am comfortable with all types of...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Lysa G.'s Photo

Lysa G.


Bayside, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Sitter Available With 8 Years Of Experience

I have been a nurse for 7 years. I have experience with special needs children as well as senior care and hospice care. I have been a tutor for 3 years. I am 33 years old. I have been a nanny for 12 years. I have my CPR certifications as well. Working with children for 13 years has made me a very caring and patient person. I...
Lysa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

Kaitlyn F.'s Photo

Kaitlyn F.


Flushing, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Katie, a creative & caring 28-year-old with a bachelor's degree in childhood education (birth - 6th grade, Gen Ed & Special Needs) & I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages :)
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Hello, my name is Larizha and I am 30 years old, living in New Rochelle. My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in nanny roles inspired me to become a caregiver. I have 9 years of experience providing reliable childcare for families. My English is basic but I'm study it. My patient, creative, and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Lauren B.'s Photo

Lauren B.


New Rochelle, NY

$28-49/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker For Children And Older Adults

I am a caring, friendly, and energetic person by nature. I am very close with my two nieces (ages 5 and 8) and am the first person who my friends and family call when they need help. Professionally, I have over year experience with special needs /autism. I am currently a nanny to two autistic boy age 3 and 7 both non verbal. I...
Lauren can also help with: Live-in home care
Elizabeth P.'s Photo

Elizabeth P.


Forest Hills, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Tutor/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Eliza, I'm currently a full time student who works as a part time babysitter and tutor. I have multiple years of experience working with up to three children per household. I love working with kids, and I also have experience with special needs kids ranging from children with ADHD to children with developmental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Allison M.'s Photo

Allison M.


Valley Stream, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher

Hello! I hold Teaching Certificates in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), and Special Education (1-6). I have been a Teacher for the past 11 years and a Tutor for the past 13 years. I am: caring, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, experienced, fun, professional, prompt, and reliable. I eagerly look forward to speaking with you...
I am very experienced and trustworthy person, I like to take care my patients like treat my parents as a nurse a have a lot experience or since a become a nurse back at home (Colombia) in 1997 and doing private duty about 12 years so I always put all my knowledge on each of my patients, I'm offering help with Joyner lift Total...

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manhasset, NY

Sarah L.

5.0

We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our house for 4 days and was punctual every day. My kids absolutely LOVE her! We were so comfortable that we let her take the kids to the playground...

- Mike W.

Iris D.

4.0

Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable.

- Esba P.

Amanda B.

5.0

Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her.

- Emma R.

Alexandra O.

5.0

I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!

- Melissa G.

Rukminie P.

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. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Great Neck, NYSpecial Needs in Roslyn, NYSpecial Needs in Roslyn Heights, NYSpecial Needs in Port Washington, NYSpecial Needs in New Hyde Park, NYSpecial Needs in Glen Oaks, NYSpecial Needs in Williston Park, NYSpecial Needs in Little Neck, NYSpecial Needs in Greenvale, NYSpecial Needs in Mineola, NY
Special Needs in Ridgewood, NJSpecial Needs in Oakdale, NYSpecial Needs in Brewster, NYSpecial Needs in Massapequa, NYSpecial Needs in Norwood, NJSpecial Needs in West Long Branch, NJSpecial Needs in Freehold, NJSpecial Needs in Maspeth, NYSpecial Needs in Cedar Grove, NJSpecial Needs in Shirley, NY
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Nanny background checks: What every family should consider before hiring

February 28th, 2025

In this article

... Read more
6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny

6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny

September 28th, 2024 You’ve looked over your child care options, and you’re pretty sure getting a nanny is the best choice for your family. The thing is: It’s not cheap.

... Read more
Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey

Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey

September 15th, 2023 Have you tried hiring a babysitter lately? If so, you might have been surprised to find... Read more
5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early

5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early

June 24th, 2024 It’s no secret that grandparents and their grandkids can share a very special relationship. Research has shown grandkids who enjoy close relationships with ... Read more