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Special needs caregivers in Port Jefferson, NY

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Ashley H.


Port Jefferson, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I am a 19-year-old college student attending suffolk community college who will be transferring to hunter cuny college in the fall. I am majoring in psychology and hope to go into the special needs field or become a licensed therapist. I have worked with a client who had autism ( low functioning) and I enjoyed it throughly. I am...
I have learnt how to be patient and also supportive I'm responsible I also provide a comforting presence I offer emotional support, encouragement and companionship to the disabled individual. My job includes preparing meals and managing other household duties.
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Chynel W.


Coram, NY

$18-33/hr10 yrs exp

Made For This

5.0

(2)

I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
Chynel can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"She's a very good hard worker very dependable always on time"

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Elise H.


Nesconset, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's & Special needs. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well as a clean...
Elise can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elise was very caring and compassionate at all times towards my elderly mother. She always arrived on time, and stayed late if necessary. Elise became like a member of the family while working for us. I would highly recommend her- she will become a great addition...

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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Retired School Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
" I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very much. We would highly recommend her! "

Liz B.

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Lauren M.


Centereach, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nanny and have 7 years of experience, I am CPR and first aid certified. Currently working with special needs adults and I work as a nanny to a lovely couple on the weekends. I love working with kids it brings me such joy and I am looking for a full time position, hopefully long term. I love children they are so joyful and...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality."

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Alyssa C.


East Setauket, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit."

Michelle G.

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Taylor H.


East Setauket, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest! Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining their attention and making those in her care beg to see her more often. She is punctual and trustworthy. i never need...

Jennifer G.

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Jocelynne C.


Saint James, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...
Jocelynne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"She babysat for my new born and still does here and there for date nights and little breaks I need. Very punctual, careful, understanding and sweet. I would recommend."

Veronica B.

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Sharon M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Future Spanish Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for five years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated. Currently I'm a T. A in an Autistic school. SCIP trained. I babysat a variety of families in...
Sharon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I absolutely loved having Sharon babysit my 2 year old and 4 year old, and will definitely be using her again. She is so great with them, even got them to go to bed which is not an easy task for anyone! My 4 year old asks for her to come back. I highly reccomend...

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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Allie R.


Coram, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Professional And Outgoing Nanny!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi... I'm Allie and I have over 10 years of quality childcare experience! I currently work part time as a preschool teaching assistant for children with special needs, and before that I was a full time nanny for 4 years in NYC. I hold a bachelor's degree in child psychology! In addition, I am the mother of one soon to be...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Allie was great!! I was headed on a trip and my husband was working from home. I needed someone dependable for after school hours for my 2 and 4 year old 3 days. Allie immediately put my mind at ease. She was punctual, followed up with me with a whatsapp call to...

Brianna A.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
5.0
"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Meryl B.

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Jackie M.


Holtsville, NY

$19-26/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Working With All Kids!!!

4.3

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for over 10 years and have 3 of my own! I have experience with newborns, toddlers, kids and teens. I have worked with special needs, multiples and twins and have many references. I am patient, reliable, caring and kind. I absolutely love any and all babies and kids! I am flexible and willing to work...
Jackie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie was on-time, enthusiastic, and sweet with the baby. We felt very comfortable leaving our son with her, and would definitely use this service again. She was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door."

Tae F.

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Anweshi D.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$49-50/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Anweshi. I have pretty much raised my younger cousin, then was a babysitter for our family friend's children. I have 2 years of baby-sitting experience as I have tutored kids with special needs and babysat young kids and teenagers. I have worked with mostly kids aged 4+ to teenagers of age 15-16. I work well...
Anweshi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anweshi is a very reliable and fantastic tutor. I highly recommend her!"

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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Direct Support Care Taker Of Adults With Special Needs

I help special needs adults with their daily living from bathing dressing to meal prep and light house work also administer medication CPR and first aid certified through the agency I currently work for Currently looking for evening or overnight positions
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
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Andrea D.


Lake Grove, NY

$28-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an enthusiastic 32-year-old nanny with over 16 years of experience working with children of all ages from infants to the bigger ones :-) . I worked at the Cross Island YMCA as a swim instructor for toddlers, ran the YMCA special needs camp, and worked as an ABA therapist over the years. I am CPR and First Aid certified....
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Fathima D.


Selden, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have more than 5 years of experience working with children I can help with some homework also have experience working with special need children. I am a special education teacher assistant.
Fathima can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Christine H.


Medford, NY

$16-39/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with three years of experience, I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have a high school degree and completed coursework in early child development. My calm and patient nature allows me to easily connect with children, and I believe in open communication with parents, providing...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dyshonia B.


Medford, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Nurse

I started out as a home health aid over 12 years ago. I am currently a LPN. I absolutely love caring for others. I've worked with so many different individuals with different stories including senior, children and those with special needs. But facilities and/or communities arent the right fit for me. There arent many things I...
Dyshonia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Jefferson, NY

Chynel W.

5.0

I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me

- Care member

Elise H.

5.0

Elise was very caring and compassionate at all times towards my elderly mother. She always arrived on time, and stayed late if necessary. Elise became like a member of the family while working for us. I would highly recommend her- she will become a great addition to your household.

- Care member

Felicia C.

5.0

I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very much. We would highly recommend her!

- Liz B.

Lauren M.

5.0

Very sweet with my daughter, always on time. Kept a consistent work quality.

- Care member

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit.

- Michelle G.

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