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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Port Jefferson Station, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Port Jefferson Station, NY
Karen A.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Karen. I am seeking a part-time caregiver position supporting individuals with special needs. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, and other developmental challenges. My skills include providing daily living assistance, medication management, and...
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Gabby, I am a sophomore in college! I have been a caretaker for young children from the ages of 1-12. I also work at playgroups summer camp as a counselor for children ages 2-8. My brother also had special needs as a toddler so I also have lots of experience in this area. I am also in the honors program at USJ...
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Gabby watched our son this past july/August and was really good with him. We were sorry to see her go back to school so soon. We'd highly recommend her to other families."
Geoff P.
Concetta A.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Fun loving mother of two with a passion for childcare and nurturing young minds. Experienced in creating a safe, engaging and loving environment for children of all ages and special needs children. Skilled in balancing playtime, education, and healthy routines. Committed to providing attentive care while fostering a fun and...
Concetta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Connie nannied for my 1 year old son - she is great with babies and will treat your children like family. she is reliable, trustworthy, caring and professional. Your family will be luck to have her! "
Emily P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her. "
Emil R.
Madeline L.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked at Eastern Suffolk Boces for the past four years as an individual aide. I have provided multiple levels of support and toileting needs.
I would love to help someone who is in need and be apart of your family. I've had the experience of working with a child who was ADHD and was autistic. My goal is to make someone feel special and love them unconditionally. This job is very rewarding. Ive experience many different family members with disabilities.
I am a licensed nurse who just moved down to Boca Raton I have years of experience with Alzheimer's/ dementia. Behavioral issues and all aspects of activities of daily living. I have my own car with a clean license, and first aid certified.
Lisa C.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Lisa .
I'm committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children under my care. Safety, diligence, patience and first aid trained are just a few priorities of mine. I can assess certain situations swiftly courtesy of my flight attendant position many years ago before I had children.
I have two grown...
Bryanna G.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$20-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have babysat professionally for quite some time along with being a CPR certified, BLS certified, and am a EM, who has worked with special needs children, along with having been the head of medical staff for multiple summer camps. I have three kids in my own ranging from teenager to new born, so I am great with kids of all...
Bryanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Brittney C.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittney. I am graduate of St. Joseph's University where I obtained my my B. A. in Speech Communications with a concentration in speech pathology. Previous to that I attended Suffolk County Community College where I received my A. S. in Early Childhood education. While I have a well versed background in working...
Brittney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(7)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our toddler so Allie is able to focus on our baby. I cannot...
Steven B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Savi, and my experiences with children include that I Babysat for my own 5th grade teacher (3 children) after elementary for 6 years and assisted her in her classroom for 5 years, I was a live in nanny in Washington state for 6 months(2 children). Currently take care of a 2-year-old (since 10 months) and an...
Savanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Savi is the best Nanny we could have asked for to take care of our super energetic 2yr old with BIG emotions. She not only brings an abundance of patience but empathy and love. She is always on board with how I would like my little one to be cared for, and is good...
Nuzhat Q.
Felicia C.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a compassionate, patient, and dedicated caregiver with over a year of experience as a nursing assistant at a top hospital, as well as live-in nanny experience in both the Hamptons and New York City. I've also worked as a trusted babysitter in the Stony Brook-Port Jefferson area, caring for children of all ages-from...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very dependable and flexible when it comes to scheduling."
Julianne M.
Jessica R.
Holbrook, NY
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.
5.0
(1)
I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Elise H.
Nesconset, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
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: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to have her in our lives. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I have worked at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Karen is a lovely woman. Never did we have to worry about someone not tending to our children. She was great with homework and keeping the kids occupied. My kids like to be outside playing and she was always up for anything. I never had to worry about texting and...
Kerri O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot; they were going to the gym together, cooking together, etc. Dave is mature, affable, friendly, easy-going,...
Maureen R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Jefferson Station, NY
Gabriella B.
5.0
Gabby watched our son this past july/August and was really good with him. We were sorry to see her go back to school so soon. We'd highly recommend her to other families.
- Geoff P.
Concetta A.
5.0
Connie nannied for my 1 year old son - she is great with babies and will treat your children like family. she is reliable, trustworthy, caring and professional. Your family will be luck to have her!
- Emily P.
Jennifer C.
5.0
Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her.
- Emil R.
Allie R.
5.0
Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our toddler so Allie is able to focus on our baby. I cannot recommend Allie enough.
- Steven B.
Savanna Y.
5.0
Savannah is an exceptional babysitter who goes above and beyond in every aspect of childcare. From the very start, her punctuality and professionalism stood out—she always arrives on time and fully prepared for the day.
One of the things that sets Savannah apart is her background. She is highly...
- Care member
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