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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Massapequa Park, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Massapequa Park, NY
I have 10 years experience working with children with different special needs. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development including academic, social, language, and motor is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a...
I have my Masters of Science in Students with Disabilities. I have had over 10 years of experience with children and teens with special needs. For the past 10 years I have been an Activities Specialist at a local special education program on Long Island. In this program, provide children and teens with special needs and...
I am currently a full-time Special Education Pre-K teacher in the Bronx. I am available to tutor children within the Bronx and lower Westchester.
I have been teaching for 12+ years and have a wealth of knowledge with reading strategies for students with learning disabilities.
Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience available to babysit in my home. As a mother of three grown children, I understand the responsibility of taking care of another child. Your child will be safe and cared for in my home.
Hello! My name is Darling and I have 5 years of experience working with kids with special needs, especially with kids with autism. I used to work in a center for kids with autism and I have also worked as a 1-1 aide for families. I'm very patient, understanding and I love to apply my knowledge but at the same time I understand...
Carolyn G.
Massapequa Park, NY
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I worked at an autism center in Philadelphia
I love getting to meet different kiddos and their families
Its hard work but one of the most rewarding jobs ever!
Hello! My name is Mayra and I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver for seniors and kids/adults with special needs. I have a lot of experience working with kids with autism especially. Because I've been in this field for so long I understand that each kid is different and unique in their own way so I love to apply my...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kate, an early childhood special education graduate student. I have 5 years of experience caring for children. I have 1 year experience as a lead toddler teacher at a daycare (ages 18months-3years.) Along with providing safe care and supervision, I can also plan and execute educational yet engaging activities and games...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of children who have special needs. I have taken care of brothers who both have autism, who were 8 and 10 years old. I have then babysit for another boy with autism who was 12 when I started babysitting for him and is now 15. I also took care of a set of twins and their older brother who when I...
Tara can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Mayra B.
Massapequa Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Mayra and I'm looking for a new family to take care of their most beloved ones. I understand Kids are the most precious and important members a family can have therefore I understand the affection, time, attention and patience that is required. The energy that kids transmit to me is like no other, so full of...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Holistic Educational & Natural Health Consultant. Help with duties around the home and running errands. I also have a professional art hobby. I make personalized sketches and paintings for individuals and businesses from time to time. Also, besides my Sociology & Educational degrees, I have a certificate as a Private...
5.0
(1)
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
Patricia O.
Merrick, NY
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also
5.0
(1)
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 (general Ed.) my present job will be ending august 30th. So I am available starting September 3rd in the afternoons. I have references if...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...
Casey S.
5.0
(4)
"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...
Nakeisha can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nakeisha, was a reliable, caring, and loving caregiver for my dad before he passed. I never had to worry when Nakeisha was with my dad, which is a great relief for me as I was taking care of my aging parent."
Nadja S.
Dawn P.
Bethpage, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was...
Jennifer L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"
Sally W.
Nigeria W.
Uniondale, NY
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Over 20 years experience working with people
Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
Alexa F.
Massapequa, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...
Carrie L.
Maria C.
West Islip, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I have been a child and senior caregiver for over 30 years. I have 4 successful grown children. I am trained in CPR/ First Aid. I have a background check, clean license and references. I have worked with families to ensure that their loved one(s) are in the best care. I provide care with love and patience. I have worked with...
Maria can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maria is an overall, caring, empathetic and extremely giving person. She’s very responsible and attentive."
Care member
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Massapequa Park, NY
Patricia O.
5.0
Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will miss having her around. We strongly...
- Casey S.
Nakeisha R.
5.0
Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and clean. i highly recommend her.
- Care member
Dawn P.
5.0
Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...
- Jennifer L.
Laura E.
5.0
Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!
- Sally W.
Alexa F.
5.0
We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my daughters adore her (ages 10 and...
- Carrie L.
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