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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oceanside, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Oceanside, NY

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Caroline K.


Garden City, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

5.0

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I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

Amy W.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nadia G.


Jamaica, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 21 Plus Years Experience In The Industry Seeks New Position.

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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadia has taken great care of our baby girl since September 2019. We are sad to lose her but we are moving out of state."

Bilal H.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$17/hr

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Rukminie P.


Queens Village, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time/fulltime

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

why am I passionate about caring for your joy in life, because it brings me joy to see their little eye lite up. I understand that kids just need attention, and I am very good at paying attention to them at all time.
5.0
"Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months....

Laura R.

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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

Ed F.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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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.

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Virginia V.


Far Rockaway, NY

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

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
"I only needed Virginia's help for a short period of time. She wanted to be helpful right away--quickly learning what needed to get done and when. She helped around the house as well. Always early! My favorite part is how she played with my 7 month old--getting down...

Aleksandra Z.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Sushiela B.


Franklin Square, NY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

4.2

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Susheila is a punctual and a responsible person. "

Ruchi K.

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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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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a pediatric registered nurse who loves kids! I'd describe my personality as sweet, responsible and trustworthy. I started working with kids when in a pediatric hospital 2 years ago. I have experience with special needs children as well. I've worked with kids of all ages!
Idalis can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. My daughter has speech delays so I am able to assist with children with special needs.
Tavalina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
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Jaimee C.


Wantagh, NY

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Outgoing And Responsible College Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a kindhearted&responsible young woman. I graduated UB with a degree in communication disorders &sciences. I currently work as an ABA Therapist (Behavioral Specialist) for children with special needs. ABA therapy occurs in the natural environment which helps us understand how behavior works, how behavior is affected by the...
Jaimee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer S.


Long Beach, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi, I'm Jenn! I have been in the education field for 6 years. I have a 6-year-old special needs daughter who is in first grade. I have my masters degree in childhood education/ special education. I love working with children and being a teacher was always my passion. I am taking time off from teaching to be with my daughter but...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available (weekdays)

I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oceanside, NY

Caroline K.

5.0

Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!

- Amy W.

Helena H.

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.

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.

Rukminie P.

5.0

Anyone would be very lucky to have Rukminie look after their child or children. I'm a special education teacher, and mom of 3 young girls. I've been providing early intervention services for one of the children Rukminie has been caring for, for about 7 months. She's also been caring for the boy's...

- Laura R.

Marcelle H.

5.0

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

- Ed F.

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