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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverhead, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Riverhead, NY

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Jacklyn D.


Manorville, NY

$20-30/hr

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Hi! My name is Jackie! I am currently a physical education major at Queens College. I have not ever been paid to care for a person with sorcual needs, but I've taken classes in school and have worked with special needs children in a classroom environment! I would love to help your family!
I have experience in caring for children with special needs, I also have experience in house cleaning. Baby sitter available.
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Shirley L.


Speonk, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Shirley

I have 30 years experience working with developmental individuals on all levels. I have hospital and nursing home experience. I feel that I have a lot to offer. I'm patient kind friendly and just love to help people.
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Patty D.


Manorville, NY

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Patty. I am recently retired from Boces... I was a teaching assistant for 27 yrs ... I worked with middle school children that have special needs. Mainly behavior and emotional issues. I also worked with children with autism. I have been watching children for about 40 years. I look forward to hearing from you !
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Linda G.


Calverton, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

P/T Special Needs Care

I was employed as a Special Education Para Professional for two years at a local school District. During that period I received behavior intervention and life skills training. My experience is working with the Middle School and High School population performing a variety of tasks. I have worked with children diagnosed as...
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Jaclyn B.


Manorville, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

An organized, Dedicated and professional Child caregiver with 10+ years experience working with 2 to 18year-olds [special needs included]. A provider committed to offering a loving and safe environment where children can flourish. Flexible and adaptable to every child's specific needs. Motivated to keep children happy, healthy...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Deiby L.


Hampton Bays, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Caring With Love

Hello, my name is Deiby, I am 23 years old, and since. I finished working as a babysitter from Tuesday to Saturday for two beautiful children, ages 3 and 9, whom I helped daily get ready for school, feed them, and do recreational activities. The 3-year-old boy had a special disability. he is taken to therapy once a week, and...
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Lucia L.


East Quogue, NY

$25-29/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Lucia, I am 24 years old. I am very flexible, accommodating, responsible, and hard-working with a passion for childcare. I have over five years of experience with children of all ages, and I hold a medical certification that has trained me in CPR, first aid as well as basic medical training for different...

Elizabeth T.


East Quogue, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

In addition to caring for 3 Grandparents and my Mom during illnesses, post surgeries, from 2013-2008 I was a Direct Care Counselor, caring for mentally disabled adults, providing personal care, hygiene, health, happiness and well being. I was also Activities Coordinator-Head Teacher in a Sensory Classroom of 12 Individuals...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended. She is now a part of our family...."

Myles T.

Elizabeth T.


East Quogue, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From 2008-2006 I was a Teacher for Special Needs Children. I dealt with/taught Separation Anxiety (both child and parent), Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Art and Music Therapies, Personal Hygiene, Language and Number Concepts, Community Integration. From 2006-1999 I worked at a Montessori school. I was a Teacher for Special...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Jla R.


Calverton, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jla, Im 23 years old and providing care and nurturing has always been a part of who I am. I am very outgoing, patient and kind. I have early life experience as well as plenty of experience working with the elderly and special needs adults with dietary restrictions, medications, wheel chairs and wheel chair...
Jla can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Elizabeth T.


East Quogue, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I have raised 2 children, now adults. I have been a Special Needs Teacher for private schools for children as well as a Teacher of mentally/physically disabled adults. I am a Home Health Aid for Elderly/Medically Infirmed clients I was born to be a caregiver. Resume upon request.
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Chynel W.


Coram, NY

$18-33/hr10 yrs exp

Made For This

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: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Care member

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Kathleen H.


Shirley, NY

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced child care provider and member of child care council. I have cared for, educated, and nurtured children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. I provided a loving stable, safe environment where the children were treated as family, and trusted respectful relationships were developed with parents. I have experience...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kathy is great with kids. She knows how to keep them engaged and knows how to structure the day to keep them busy."

Dawn C.

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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, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Felicia's was wonderful with my girls. I'd hire her again if her new schedule didn't conflict with the times I need her. "

Cynthia H.

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Kelly M.


Shirley, NY

$30-46/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dedicated and loyal Companion/Caregiver. I know first hand the importance of maintaining peace of mind knowing that someone caring and compassionate is taking care of a loved one. Over 20 years personal and professional experience. Caring for my own family members, including dementia, hospice, and end of life care. Over 20 years...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Highly professional Great personality Hard working "

Sharon Q.

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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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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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Christine E.


Middle Island, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I have been a summer live-in nanny for a family with children ages 8-12 and a full-time nanny for children ages 5 months to 6-years-old. I have experience as a Special Education paraeducator for children of all ages...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alyssa R.


Moriches, NY

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked special needs as well as dementia and Alzheimer's patients. My duty's include meal prepping , laundry, light house keeping , bathroom assistance as well as errands and much more!
Alyssa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverhead, NY

Elizabeth T.

5.0

Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended. She is now a part of our family....

- Myles T.

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

Kathleen H.

5.0

Kathy treats my son and daughter as if they were her own, and after she picks them up from school, she plans all sorts of activities to keep them engaged. She helps out with homework and gets the kids through their nightly routine as well. I highly recommend Kathy!

- Wasim A.

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.

Kelly M.

5.0

Cared for my great aunt for several years. Took care of errands, laundry, and meals. Watched TV with her as well as played cards and assisted with her walking periodically as she was wheelchair bound (which I have to say lit up my aunts eyes like you wouldn't believe). My aunt saw her as a friend...

- Adam S.

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Ratings for Riverhead, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Riverhead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.