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Find special needs caregivers in Mount Sinai, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Sinai, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Mount Sinai, NY

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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Retired School Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...
Felicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
" I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very much. We would highly recommend her! "

Liz B.

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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+years experience working with developmentally disabled adults and children. I have worked at several facilities and am currently a 1:1 aide in a special needs preschool class with 9 other children. I have been watching children, and working with special needs individuals most of my life. I love what I do! I also work...
I am passionate about providing attentive and compassionate care for individuals with special needs. I have personal experience caring for my 10-year-old brother-in-law, who has autism. Through this experience, I have developed patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills to meet his unique needs. I focus on creating...
Ayishetu is my name, Responsible Home health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of experience in the healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-homes support to patients with wide of disability, illnesses or other challenges. Experience in medication, Assistance with daily living,...
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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexis(most people call me Lex tho) and I'm 40 years old. I have always loved working with children, and have over 25 years of experience. I have worked with ages newborn to teenager. I also have 15+years experience working with children, and adults who have developmental disabilities. Currently I'm working as a...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$17/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

I have many years caring for seniors, 7+ to be exact. I worked in the mental health/special needs field for the last 7 years with adults and elderly with developmental disabilities. I prepared meals, fed meals, dispensed medication, assisted with changes, toileting, dressing and showers/baths. I am familiar with certain...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I have been teaching special education for 6 years in CT. I have experience in the classroom with middle school and high school aged students. I am currently teaching in a self-contained classroom with students with varying disabilities in the areas of reading and math. I am passionate about teaching special education students...
I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, which is why I've devoted the past 10 years to educating children. My patient, calm, and friendly nature helps me connect well with children. I foster a safe and nurturing environment for them to thrive. I encourage imaginative play, engage in...
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Elise H.


Nesconset, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's & Special needs. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well as a clean...
Elise can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elise was recommended to me by a friend when she was between clients. She came in and became part of my family. She is warm, caring, professional, prompt! Reliable!! And she went above and beyond to help in anyway she could. She cared for my elderly mom and at...

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Jennifer C.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her. "

Emil R.

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Alyssa C.


East Setauket, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit."

Michelle G.

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Chynel W.


Coram, NY

$18-33/hr10 yrs exp

Made For This

I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
Chynel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me "

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Anweshi D.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$49-50/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Anweshi. I have pretty much raised my younger cousin, then was a babysitter for our family friend's children. I have 2 years of baby-sitting experience as I have tutored kids with special needs and babysat young kids and teenagers. I have worked with mostly kids aged 4+ to teenagers of age 15-16. I work well...
Anweshi can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anweshi is a very reliable and fantastic tutor. I highly recommend her!"

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Allie R.


Coram, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Professional And Outgoing Nanny!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi... I'm Allie and I have over 10 years of quality childcare experience! I currently work part time as a preschool teaching assistant for children with special needs, and before that I was a full time nanny for 4 years in NYC. I hold a bachelor's degree in child psychology! In addition, I am the mother of one soon to be...
Allie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Allie was great!! I was headed on a trip and my husband was working from home. I needed someone dependable for after school hours for my 2 and 4 year old 3 days. Allie immediately put my mind at ease. She was punctual, followed up with me with a whatsapp call to...

Brianna A.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
5.0
"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Meryl B.

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Jocelynne C.


Saint James, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...
Jocelynne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"She babysat for my new born and still does here and there for date nights and little breaks I need. Very punctual, careful, understanding and sweet. I would recommend."

Veronica B.

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Sharon M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Future Spanish Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for five years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated. Currently I'm a T. A in an Autistic school. SCIP trained. I babysat a variety of families in...
Sharon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wilder and Coast loved her, she was great and always kept an eye on both of them at the same time. Will be using again :-) "

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Taylor H.


East Setauket, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest! Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining their attention and making those in her care beg to see her more often. She is punctual and trustworthy. i never need...

Jennifer G.

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Christine E.


Middle Island, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I have been a summer live-in nanny for a family with children ages 8-12 and a full-time nanny for children ages 5 months to 6-years-old. I have experience as a Special Education paraeducator for children of all ages...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Sinai, NY

Felicia C.

5.0

I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very much. We would highly recommend her!

- Liz B.

Elise H.

5.0

Elise was very caring and compassionate at all times towards my elderly mother. She always arrived on time, and stayed late if necessary. Elise became like a member of the family while working for us. I would highly recommend her- she will become a great addition to your household.

- Care member

Jennifer C.

5.0

Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her.

- Emil R.

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit.

- Michelle G.

Chynel W.

5.0

I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me

- Care member

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