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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ridge, NY

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Ridge, NY

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Erin S.


Sound Beach, NY

$30/hr3 yrs exp

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I'm a natural caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over three years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm skilled at fostering a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creativity, makes me a trusted companion for...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen H.


Shirley, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

First let me introduce myself. My name is Kathy. I have several years of experience caring for seniors with and without special needs. I would appreciate if you could disregard the review posted. This situation was a very isolated, extraordinary incident and this review was unnecessarily, inappropriately aggressive. I can...
Kathleen can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
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Elisia W.


East Moriches, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, And Reliable Sitter

Hi! I am the mom of 4 children (most older and out of the house) & have only my 6-year-old daughter left. I am well experienced in infant (preemie) to adult/ child/senior special needs care. I am First Aid & CPR certified, have a clean drivers license, reliable SUV and clean background check. I have a bachelor's degree and am...
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Ciara L.


Medford, NY

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

I am 22 yers old and a dedicated hard worker. I am PCA certified. I am AMAP, SCIP, and CPR/ first aid certified. I worked for 2 non profit agencies assisting individuals with special needs including MH, PD, as well behavioral. I worked as a DSP for 2 years at ADD and 2 years at IGHL as a DHS/DCC. I Love helping others make the...
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Renesha B.


Middle Island, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I work in the emergency room as an emergency room technician. I've been in the healthcare field for over 10+ years.
Mom of 2 boys. Available 930am-3 p.m. weekdays. 15+ years working in home care and special needs. Look forward to hearing from you!
Brittany can also help with: Personal care, respite care, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
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Brittany L.


Coram, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

6 years as a registered nurse 2 years as nurse practitioner Also experienced in childcare with disability Acls/bls certified
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Karin F.


Medford, NY

$25-30/hr

Special needs caregiver.

Hello! I taught English part time at local colleges for 20 years, and my children are grown. Both have high functioning autism and I am familiar with behavior plans, IEP process, etc. I am kind, patient, educated, fit and mature. I love to sit on the floor and play games and make crafts and be outdoors. I will tidy up without...
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Brittany W.


Medford, NY

$24-38/hr10 yrs exp

+15 years working in the field. I love what I do. I am available 930am-3 p.m. weekdays! Look forward to hearing from you!
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Jeanine D.


Coram, NY

$31-48/hr

Experienced Caretaker

I am an experienced caretaker for all ages. I'm CPR trained. CNA trained. I'm extremely caring and patient with anyone I care for, thanks.
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Clureen S.


Coram, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN/CNA/Caregiver

My name is Clureen. I am a very friendly upstanding person who takes her job seriously and professionally love helping and taking care of people that needs assistance. I have worked as an LPN a CNA & caregiver for many years I have great reliable references .
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Michael A.


Middle Island, NY

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Available Weekdays And Or Weekends For When Parents Have To Go To Work Or Go Out.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced child care with 2 young boys, 1 with special needs. I have a full time job managing a business. I attend school daily. I am currently in college looking forward to get my degree in social work.
Michael can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+years experience working with developmentally disabled adults and children. I have worked at several facilities and am currently a 1:1 aide in a special needs preschool class with 9 other children. I have been watching children, and working with special needs individuals most of my life. I love what I do! I also work...
Highly motivated, passionate child care professional dedicated to serving developmentally delayed and other special needs children. Seeking an opportunity to work in an encouraging and positive environment long term. Competent in working with multiple children, autistic children and physically challenged children. Organized and...
My name is Christine I am 24 years old and I am good with kids and am also able to handle kids with special needs. I also have my CPR and first aid certification from the from the American heart association which includes CPR and first aid for children and infants as well. I worked in an elementary school for two years as a...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rachel G.


Farmingville, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Scattered Hours/part-time Care Giver For Special Needs

I have about 4 years experience working with special needs adults and children. I absolutely love what I do. I worked in a group home for multiple years and also work privately now with children and adults
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Alyssa R.


Moriches, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I've been caring for children since 2006 . I've done home babysitting for many years and certainly still do . I worked as a teachers assistant in the preschool for 2 years and currently am a business owner of a cleaning service ! I have experience with children with allergies and any special needs . I Am also a caregiver for...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I've been working in this field for five years. I'm excited to hear from you to be in any assistance you may need.

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