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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education, supporting students with special needs in reaching their IEP goals. My passion for working with children extends beyond the classroom-I also have experience providing after-school and summer care for families.
My responsibilities have included school...
Toni-ann can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We...
Katherine M.
Nathalie J.
Malverne, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Nadia G.
Jamaica, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a natural instinct and understanding of children
I have taken care of children newborns to age 13 professionally since 1998 and I am a mom to a 27-year-old , experienced knowledgeable intelligent kind respectful, punctual . I have tons of newborns /infants to school age experience . I have twin experience and I have...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nadia worked with us from about November 2019 and we'll be sadly saying good bye to her in August 2020. The reason we are parting ways is only because we are moving out of state - otherwise we would love for our daughter to continue to be taken care of by Nadia....
Cydney T.
Katherine R.
Maspeth, NY
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"
Trish M.
Sushiela B.
Franklin Square, NY
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...
Sushiela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela has always been accommodating and flexible; she is also punctual for school drop offs and pick ups. She makes...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Julia was amazing with my little boy Miro, I would recommend her to anyone needing child care. Even today, he still asks about her because they had such a magically wonderful time together! "
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Juana P.
Port Washington, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly enough! "
Amanda Z.
Madeline G.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With 10 years of experience as a nanny, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from newborns to high schoolers. My nurturing approach and deep understanding of children's emotions have allowed me to create a supportive and enriching environment for each child under my care.
From school pick-ups to...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Madeline is so great with my twin girls. She made sure they were comfortable at all times, always made sure homework was done. Madeline is very punctual with making sure my girls stuck to their schedules. She also arranged play dates for my girls, took them to...
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Andre T.
Astoria, NY
$24-36/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...
5.0
"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on young lives.
I believe that patience and creativity are essential qualities for...
Shalyce can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shalyce is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our baby nurse. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my baby. You truly can't ask for more. She was a lifesaver to me!! Thank you for a job well...
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3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."
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Maria I.
Ozone Park, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB. I'm 31 years old and I'm doctor in the process to validate my title here in US.
I was au pair in 2018 and I have experience caring kids of all age but my strength is with newborns - 2 years old due my past experience with the families. Due my studies as doctor and the works I have done in some...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camila provided backup care when our toddler couldn’t go to daycare while recovering from a minor illness.
They started playing right away and our toddler forgot we (the parents) were also at home (working)!
We appreciated that Camila was knowledgeable and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
5.0
"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...
Riley C.
5.0
(6)
Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 20 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes, private homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist...
Sherolyn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sherolyn is a good person. Knows how to do her job. She is helpful. She was a Certified Nurses Aid when I was introduced to her. I hired her to help me with my father. After he passed away, I had her help me with my mother also. I would recommend her to...
Pablo S.
Ondine A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ondine, a 24-year-old native New Yorker with over nine years of babysitting experience, starting at the age of 15. I've had the privilege of working with diverse families in both New York City and Chicago, caring for children ranging from one week to 11 years old. I've also spent over a year providing dedicated care...
Ondine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ondine is the kind of babysitter that has the kids asking for me to go out, so she can come babysit. There's always lots of smiles when for Ondine! She like a younger, hipper, new generation Mary Poppins- bringing magic and delight to everyday tasks. I always...
Jenna M.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I worked as a nanny/babysitter for children of all ages throughout my undergraduate and graduate college career from 2011 to 2018. Additionally, I volunteered abroad in Sri Lanka with special needs children providing education and mental health treatment in 2018. I have an undergraduate...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole has been fantastic with our 4 months old baby boy (now 6 months old). Our son loves her, she is very attentive and sweet with him. Helped him get more confident in his rolling skills, improving on different skills, and reaching milestones.
She has no problem...
Taryn C.
Leslie C.
South Richmond Hill, NY
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
5.0
"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years she worked for us."
Brittany L.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."
Andre G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Toni-ann H.
5.0
Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles very well, and they both really like being with her. We are confident in her ability to help...
- Katherine M.
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.
Nadia G.
5.0
We were extremely lucky to find Nadia who has been our son's nanny for more than a year (from age 5 months to 18 months). As a first time parent returning to work, I interviewed many nannies and Nadia stood out from the start for her professionalism, kindness, and genuine love of children. She is a...
- Lisha H.
Katherine R.
5.0
Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!
- Trish M.
Sushiela B.
5.0
Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela has always been accommodating and flexible; she is also punctual for school drop offs and pick ups. She makes sure the kids’ homeworks are done...
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