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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverhead, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Riverhead, NY

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Dyshonia B.


Medford, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Nurse

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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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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Juan Carlos L.


Coram, NY

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting.
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Samantha W.


Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Poppins Sped Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Samm. I am a Special Education teacher. My availability is based on a teachers schedule, so I am available summers, weekends, and days off from school. I am looking for a Mary Poppins-type position. There is potential for this to continue during the school year but it would have to be after school, on weekends, and...
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Clara R.


Middle Island, NY

$18-26/hr

Home Health Care Very Professional Caring Love People

Muy profesional en lo que hago me encanta estar disponible para las personas que necesitan de una muy buena trayectoria laboral
Hello, my name is Viviane, I am 47 years old and have been working as a elderly caregiver throughout my college years in my home country of Switzerland. I moved to the US 24 years ago. I have worked for a family in East Hampton taking care of their elderly parents. I am looking for night shift work as my kids have gotten older....
Viviane can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Alexis V.


Mount Sinai, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

I have many years caring for seniors, 7+ to be exact. I worked in the mental health/special needs field for the last 7 years with adults and elderly with developmental disabilities. I prepared meals, fed meals, dispensed medication, assisted with changes, toileting, dressing and showers/baths. I am familiar with certain...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Kaylin R.


Middle Island, NY

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Energetic, And Experienced Childcare Worker.

I'd describe my personality as responsible, fun-loving and organized. I like working with kids because I enjoy being around little minds that I can influence and guide. I'm looking for a job that allows me to perform my abilities and make a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment for the children or pets. I started working with...
Kaylin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shayna M.


Coram, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Educated Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, errands, and cooking/preparing meals as well as after school activities. I have worked as a childcare aide in my district as well as a program director for a middle school program. I'm ok with pets and I don't smoke. I'm not one to put the child in front of a tv...
Shayna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Edgar S.


Coram, NY

$50/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Fitness, Games & Activities, Recreational Opportunities

My name is Edgar I am a Special Education Teacher and Recreation Therapist in NYC. My program is called Live Through Rec and it's all about Art, Music, Sport, Fitness, EVERYTHING RECREATIONAL, and making it purposeful, educational, and healing. I personally have delivered these services for 10 years and have worked with a...
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Katherine C.


Shoreham, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Nanny With 15+ Years Experience, Elementary Teacher NYS Certified

I worked for a family with a special needs child for over a decade. I also have experience special needs children in school. I have experience with physical special needs such as multiple sclerosis, chronic asthma, epilepsy, etc. developmental special needs such as down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders as well as...
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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Viviane C.


Sag Harbor, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Six Kids

Hello, my name is Viviane and I am looking to take care of children. My youngest is 10 and the oldest is already 23 years old. I'm reliable, somewhat flexible regarding time as my older girls are able to look after the younger ones. I have plenty of experience with children. My son who's 13 is on the autism spectrum, so I'm...
Viviane can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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Alaina M.


Coram, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny, Preschool Teacher, Music Teacher

Hi! I have an extensive background as a nanny, camp counselor, preschool teacher, magician, face-paint artist, and Disney princess for birthday parties. I provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Through arts & crafts, storytelling, structured routines, or simply being a reliable presence, I'm committed to creating a...
Alaina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Dawn R.


Sound Beach, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher's Assistant For 25 Years Looking For Part-Time Work After School Hours.

I have been a Special Education teacher's assistant for 32 years. I have had experience with all different age groups with a variety of special needs. I have cared for many families children. Recently I worked for a family for 6 years. The children are older now and I am looking to provide care for another families children and...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hi, my name is Katherine! I am currently a full-time graduate student in the Stony Brook University programs earning a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I am new to care. com but have had experience in the past caring for different families. I babysat for one family for around 3 years, in which one of the children was...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Dawn R.


Sound Beach, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have just retired after working as a special education teaching assistant for 33 years. I have experience working with children of all ages that have different needs. I am mom of three wonderful kids and one dogs. I have cared for children in their home setting for many years as well. I am looking to remain active in...
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Reese S.


Southampton, NY

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In Southampton

Experienced and reliable Nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children and their families. Having grown up in a large, tight-knit family I spent most of my childhood and adolescence taking care of my younger cousins and sibling. Throughout highschool and my first year of college I nannied for several families and...
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Yvette M.


Moriches, NY

$24-25/hr8 yrs exp

I've been working with special needs for over 8 years professionally. I currently work with ambulatory residents and have more than enough experience. Along with a positive happy mindset to ease their day!

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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.