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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Hyde Park, NY

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in New Hyde Park, NY

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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

4.9

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
4.0
"Drita cares about her clients and is very patient. She is a hard worker and enjoys working with the disabled"

Wendy A.

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Kathleen A.


New Hyde Park, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider.

I have been working with children of special needs of all ages for about 10 years and have a lot of experience, patience, and knowledge to offer your children and you. I have worked privately as a babysitter and tutor as well as a special needs teacher. My passion for children with special needs is very driven and motivated. To...
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Kathleen A.


New Hyde Park, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full Time Babysitter/Nanny Available For All Children; Specialty In Special Needs

I've been caring for children from birth through mid-high school for almost 10 years. I have been a babysitter, nanny and tutor for children with special needs of all ranges of degrees, as well as with four or more children at a time. I have an extensive resume ready for your viewing with a complete list of references. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! I am currently a college student at the University of Delaware during the fall and spring. I am studying to be a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and I am minoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. I love children and I have a lot of patience and kindness for them. I have experience working with children with...
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jeanette S.


New Hyde Park, NY

$50/hr20 yrs exp

Here To Help

I am an elementary school teacher that has been working for 20 years with special needs children and bilingual. I love my students and I am dedicated to ensuring the safety of each and every one one of them. I have experience in tutoring in the kindergarten through six grade level. I speak, fluent Spanish and have tutored to...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a responsible, reliable, and energetic babysitter who has worked with children of all ages in various environments such as the home, after school programs and summer camps for over 8 years. I've had the privilege of working with children with special needs as well (C. P. and Autism) during that time. I have a B. A....
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi I have experience with all needs of children I have been in the field for over 14 years I am certified CPR COVID vaccines experience from newborns to teenager year have many references and I am looking to be a part of a great family
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Asha J.


Glen Cove, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

My mom was ill with cancer. I was with her & took care of her the entire time. I have worked with children & adults with special needs for over 12 years.
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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same...

Oneisha S.

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a...

Tania S.

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Candida A.


Elmont, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
Candida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She...

Maria L.

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Megan D.


Bronx, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 1964 the American Musical Fantasy film Mary Poppins was released. This has left an everlasting expectation of the perfect nanny. If you've seen this Supercalifragilisticexpialidous film and thought a nanny could do justice for your family, then you've come to the perfect place! Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I have...
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Debbie C.


Glen Cove, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a loving mother of 2. Author of children's books- looking for full time. ASAP I have over 20 years experience with preemies, newborns, twins, triplets, and 5 years working in schools for special needs children. I am successful with potty training. CPR certified and comfortable with pets. I have a genuine love...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Debbie is more than a babysitter. She is like family. I had no family when I moved to New York so it was quite hard trusting a stranger with my young children. I felt Debbie's warmth as soon as I met her. My children bonded with her very quick and still are so...

Darlene G.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future."

Monique C.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."

Ed F.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

I have been in special needs field for over 15 years. I work closely with diverse group of people: ADD/ ADHD, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairment, and non-complaint behavior. My experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement. My skill allow me to meet the needs of every...
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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Hyde Park, NY

Drita V.

5.0

Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring person.

- Laura C.

Ishawrah J.

5.0

I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...

- Oneisha S.

Nathalie J.

5.0

Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a great job keeping our baby...

- Tania S.

Candida A.

5.0

We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She is knowledgeable with all ages,...

- Maria L.

Debbie C.

5.0

Debbie was loving toward the children, great with them, spent the time doing activities with them, baking with them. She was also an excellent cook. The children loved her. We were very sorry to see her go. She is very trustworthy and always on time. I highly recommend her.

- Laura C.

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Ratings for New Hyde Park, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New Hyde Park, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.