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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 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
I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs.
I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs
I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa is always punctual and she's extremely hardworking. Absolutely reliable with any task. She is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is always eager to help, even after working hours, and her personality lights up the room."
Candela A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time.
I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Casey was wonderful with our three and seven-year-old children. They had so much fun with her she was calm and responsible. A great summer nanny for us!"
Mary F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rubi! I was a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education before the pandemic and was in search of finding a position in my desired field to pay for my tuition. Since then, I've realized that I have more of a passion to help bring up the next generation with a different approach- something more personal....
Rubi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual,...
Christopher D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around.
Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very friendly and nice. And kids loved her too. We will definitely be with her next time."
Jinkyu H.
5.0
(1)
Hello Everyone,
Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals.
Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...
Shabnam A.
Ozone Park, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs
CPR CERTIFIED: YES
FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES
DRIVER LICENSE : YES
CAR: YES
SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE
SMOKE OR DRINK: NO
Shabnam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."
Naomi S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
Perla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Perla is caring, responsible, clever and punctual. She is fabulous with my kids. She is patient, enthusiastic and deeply interested in their development. She has worked with us for over a year and we are super grateful!"
Tirza S.
Drita V.
New Hyde Park, NY
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
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...
5.0
"Drita is the most qualified, compassionate,empathetic person I have ever met. I always felt a sense of security when she handled me. Drita has a wonderful disposition, always positive and cheerful. She took care of all my needs and the household needs as well....
Leslie R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime routine, and cleaning up/organizing the toys they played...
Elizabeth M.
Samantha A.
Ridgewood, NY
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha. She was kind, qualified, and smart."
Julia F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie is a gem. He's calm and has nerves of steel. He helped me move my elderly father with dementia from one apartment to another. He was gracious, incredibly patient, and completely rolled with things, even as my father was difficult to manage. He's fantastic!!"
Jill G.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made sure my kids had snacks and water, took them to the pool...
Meghan L.
Nyaira S.
Lynbrook, NY
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello Parents! My name is Nyaira, and I'm a 24-year-old student studying communication media/film! I am looking for a job while I continues my studies at school.
I have experience working with children from 3 months old to middle school age, including special needs children. I've worked with multiple families through care. com,...
Nyaira can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"NYAIRA is lovely. She’s sweet, thoughtful, timely, considerate and careful. She babysat for my family for about a month and I my needs changed…my work was just not as busy as I expected.
I have three kids 6,11 and 13.
She really understood each age and with my...
Care member
Julieta C.
Franklin Square, NY
$23-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I have been a childcare provider for many years, I love children dearly, I think they're the best!! I have worked with a special needs child, in a day care center, and in private homes with infants, toddlers, preescholers and elementary school children. I'm an honest, loving, responsable and energetic person. I'm also...
Julieta can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Julieta was our nanny for over a year. My daughter absolutely loved her and had so much fun doing activities together. I would definitely recommend her. She was very responsible, caring, consistent and trustworthy. "
Su P.
Catherina D.
Brooklyn, NY
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherina. I'm available to care for your love one's. I have experience working with client with different needs and care.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Home modification, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Billie is not only very capable but also a truly caring individual. He has a warm and upbeat personality that was evident a first meeting him. He interacts well with my husband while performing the necessary tasks and, at the same time, putting a smile on my...
Helene P.
Virginia V.
Far Rockaway, NY
$17-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I love children have been taking care of children since 2004 ever since it's been a blessing taking care of children I also love pets and take care of pets along with disabled children and special need children adult also work with twins and triplets I love to read with the children play watch movies and interact I like taking...
Virginia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Virginia to care for our 3 young children, she was very playful and loving with them"
Cara V.
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
(1)
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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Shareeda is a caring professional and who will go over and beyond the call of duty. Finding a trustworthy and reliable individual is tough in today's world. Anyone looking for such an individual, Shareeda is your person. You will be happy with your choice.
:...
Donny M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Melissa N.
5.0
Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience showed through and she was able to...
- Care member
Casey E.
5.0
Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged with our boys and took them on new adventures within our neighborhood and beyond. We would hire her again this summer but we are on the west coast.
- Danylle K.
Rubi R.
5.0
Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual, creative , ready to work, and had great...
- Christopher D.
Crystal H.
5.0
Crystal is kind and compassionate, she's a very helpful assistant with a lot of love and patience. Although we've only had our second class, my child really likes her and enjoys being with her.
- Lin C.
Shabnam A.
5.0
Shabnam does a great job with my son. He enjoys playing with her and spending time with her. She is always on time and is reliable. I would hire her again
- Care member
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