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Special needs caregivers in Oyster Bay, NY

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Eve P.


Oyster Bay, NY

$20-26/hr2 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Sitter And Fun Creator!

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello ! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has been involved with the special needs population since 6th grade. I am in my second year of my MSW (master of social work) program. My inspiration to get my MSW is to be the best advocate possible for individuals with special needs. I am incredibly outgoing and...
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Dana C.


Oyster Bay, NY

$15-35/hr4 yrs exp

ABA Instructor Available For Weekends

Hi! My name is Dana I am 25 years old and currently live in Oyster Bay. I am a certified teacher and am a semester away from receiving my Masters degree in special education. I am currently a trained ABA instructor at The Manhattan Children's Center and work mostly with children with Autism. I am currently working with...
I'm a friendly and outgoing childcare provider with over three years of experience. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. I'm always respectful of the children in my care. I'm also very responsible and hardworking. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, and I'm experienced...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lindsay M.


Oyster Bay, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a medical student with a dream of pursuing a career in pediatrics. I'm looking to work part-time doing what I love - being with kids! I'm a former camp counselor, date-night sitter, and was a full-time nanny during my gap year. I have experience working with kids of all ages, including infants and children with special...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gelen P.


Oyster Bay, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

25 Years Of Caring For Children And Seniors

I have taken care of my father, my mother, and my aunt all whom died from cancer. My jobs included bathing, feeding, entertaining. Reading, massaging, outdoor activities, shopping, manicure, pedicure, anything that has been needed to improve the lives of the people I have worked with. It makes me happy to care for and bring life...
Gelen can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands & more
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Monica S.


Glen Cove, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Monica. I am interested for a job, where I would help the family with the house,senior companion care, organizing laundry, special needs, assistant each other with responsibility. I am punctual, flexible, responsible, I have 10 years experience and I have good references. If you want to know more about me, please...
Monica can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and...

Dana M.

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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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Maryann L.


Huntington, NY

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

David R.

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Kelley G.


Huntington Station, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

3.0

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My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...
5.0
"She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

Jamie S.

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Julia S.


Manhasset, NY

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025** Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."

Caitlin N.

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dawn has cared for me since I was an infant to about 5 or 6 full time and then on and off for years. I am now 22 yrs old and she is STILL a big part of my life. we have grown very close over the years she is like an aunt to me. She helped shape me into the person I...

Jessica D.

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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 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, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

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.

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Meghan M.


Huntington, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"

Erika L.

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Adriana O.


Mineola, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...

Kristina F.

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Christine A.


Huntington Station, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She did amazing with my 7 month old son. He was so comfortable with her didn't even realize I had left. When I came home from lunch he barely paid attention to me. He loved playing with her. She did amazing. He absolutely loved. I'd definitely have her watch him...

Myrian B.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Esther has been a great addition to our family she has always been caring and kind with our children they love spending time with her it is great to have someone who is punctual and reliable who I can trust with my kids when I need a night out worry free knowing...

Kelyn P.

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Linda M.


Glen Cove, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny

I have lots of experience with great abilities. I am very detailed, punctual, take directions well, a team player and fun to be with. I am very passionate in caring for others and helping out. My responsibilities to your child would be the overall care, monitor feedings, diapers, logs, soothing, sleep train, can be flexible,...
Linda can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was wonderful with my 2 children. She definitely was part of our family. She taught me things about my newborn that if she was not around I probably would have panicked. She definitely is a gem. "

Hana B.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Juana P.


Port Washington, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested
5.0
"Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own children. She was always game for taking on any task or activity. She went above and beyond with homework...

Tim K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oyster Bay, NY

Monica S.

5.0

Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and is a very kind, friendly caring...

- Dana M.

Maryann L.

5.0

Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being

- David R.

Kelley G.

5.0

She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley!

- Jamie S.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful.

- Caitlin N.

Dawn P.

5.0

Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...

- Jennifer L.

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