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Special needs caregivers in Melville, NY

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Ashley N.


Melville, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Group Leader Of Kids With Special Needs

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Last summer I was a senior counselor for kids with special needs. I lead different activities, swam with them in the pool, helped with behavioral deficits, and made sure they had a fun day each and every day.
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Diama K.


Melville, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with client. specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Dedicated to giving the best possible care. Patient ,...
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Ellen L.


Melville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
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Theresa N.


Melville, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker/aide

When I worked in the public schools I had a few classes that were special ed. I currently work with seniors with dementia.
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Merita R.


Melville, NY

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello My name is Merita, I have experience not only with senior care but also child care/nanny for over 9 years. I absolutely love working with children. I also have experience in working with children who has special needs. I do not mind cooking and doing minimal errands. I currently work as a nurse but I am currently looking...
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Meghan M.


Huntington, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"

Erika L.

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Ryan M.


Massapequa, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a kind hearted and fun loving nanny. I do not have any children of my own. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old. I have taken care of children ages 6 weeks to 14 years. I have also dealt with multiples and children with special needs. I don't mind pets, but I am allergic to cats. I enjoy keeping children...
Ryan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caring, genuine, responsible. I have three little ones and she is the only one that can handle them three by herself. very capable. excellent in organizing things, she also helped me to unpack and settle in my new house. Great all around."

Hila K.

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

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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Jennifer C.


Deer Park, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Lisha S.


Northport, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Professional, fun, nurturing, creative, patient and resourceful care taker with impeccable references and experience caring for infants, toddlers, multiples, kids, teens and special needs and LGBTQ populations. Bachelors degree. Please contact me for more information.
Lisha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids love Lisha! She makes every activity fun and engaging. She is so creative in her ideas and knows how to work with kids of all ages. Highly recommend!"

Liz B.

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Christine A.


Huntington Station, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Christine is a very pleasant person? She is personable with both children and adults. She is very dependable. Christine has been a caregiver for the children of people who attend bible studies in our home and church. When she is caring for the children we know that...

Holly C.

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Margaret G.


Deer Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs and seniors. Throughout my career, I have provided compassionate care, support, and assistance tailored to their unique needs. My work has involved helping with daily activities, promoting independence, and creating a positive and nurturing environment to...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Peg is an outstanding caregiver who has helped my family out for years. She is so full of kindness and empathy, and also works her tail off and is always reliable and dependable. We are privileged to have worked with her and anyone would be lucky to do the same. "

Jessica M.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$17-21/hr7 yrs exp

Sarah C.

I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
5.0
"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"

Nancy S.

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Dawn has cared for me since I was an infant to about 5 or 6 full time and then on and off for years. I am now 22 yrs old and she is STILL a big part of my life. we have grown very close over the years she is like an aunt to me. She helped shape me into the person I...

Jessica D.

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Esther S.


Westbury, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available

As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and can thrive. With my skills and experience, I am well-equipped to provide a...
Esther can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Having Esther as our nanny was really great! Her professionalism, cordiality and dedication in caring for my daughter are truly commendable. She quickly formed a strong bond with our daughter. Esther is not just a caretaker; she is a friend/big sister who finds...

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Karen N.


North Babylon, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 21 and 19. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister-in-law. After the birth of my 16-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 16 years, I have lovingly...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen was a wonderful sitter for my two boys. She did an excellent job taking care of them. My oldest was 2 when we hired her. We then had our second son and she started watching him when he was 6 weeks old. We used her as our daycare provider for 7 years, until...

Melissa K.

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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Mayreni H.


Bay Shore, NY

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working in the healthcare field since 2006. I take care of all my patients as if they were my own family members. I've worked in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers. I have experience with dementia, and kids with special needs. I'm currently working for south shore university hospital for the last 7 years. I'd...
Mayreni can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and does whatever is needed to help. "

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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...
5.0
"Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...

Ramya S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Melville, NY

Meghan M.

5.0

My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!

- Erika L.

Ryan M.

5.0

We were a family of 5 (6 now!) and Ryan was our sitter for almost two years before she moved to South Florida. She is amazing with the kids and quickly became a member of our family. She is reliable, trustworthy, responsible, caring, and fun! We miss you, Ryan!!!!

- Tim R.

Lisha S.

5.0

Lisha has been a tremendous help! She exudes positive energy and my son loves being with her. I'm glad I found her!

- Elizabeth S.

Christine A.

5.0

Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise, including caring for our children when they are sick. Christine always takes it upon herself to entertain the children with creative games and activities,...

- Amber Kay P.

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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