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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ronkonkoma, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY
I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good…
Review for Amanda M. by Meryl B.
Sharon has cared for our 10 month old daughter for the past few months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is warm, energetic, and…
Review for Sharon M. by Care member
I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my…
Review for Annmarie C. by Sophia T.
Special needs caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY
Amanda M.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$17/hr
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(3)
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 Spanish teacher at a High School but I have experience with all the ages. I...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Care member
I have experience with special needs children and cared for a autistic boy for several years. On a fill in basis, I also care for a special needs adults. My past experience includes working and caring for a disabled patient for 4 Years and was paid by Workers Compensation Unit with the NY Transit Authority.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Helping friends/family with special needs family members has made me realize that often additional time is needed that cannot be provided by working families. I can help you with this. I don't have any specific training but if you need help/respite without medical skills I'm the one for you!
I have worked with add, adhd, autistic, mental retardation, mental illness and elderly I am very warm and caring
Madison R.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$20-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been working with kids, ranging from newborn to 13 years old, for the past 8 years. From babysitting, to being a daycare teacher throughout college, to now working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism. I am a University at Buffalo graduate with a bachelors in both Psychology and Sociology. I currently work...
I have 15 + years of experience with children of all ages (in schools and in home setting)..~ including high-functioning Autism, Aspergers)
I am looking for work during the week anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
I am available for PART time work
I also have general office skills, can assist with light...
Tiana B.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$17-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
One of my previous jobs included working in an ABA Life Skills classroom at Bay Shore School District
Hello, all!
I am a caring, compassionate, and reliable behavioral technician and teaching assistant with experience in facilitating and promoting learning and behavioral interventions for children with ASD. I am currently pursuing my Registered Behavioral Technician certification, and I have a passion for working with those...
Kristina M.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$17-20/hr
I am well comfortable caring for children and / or teenagers with physical and / or mental disabilities.
Madison L.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Maddy, and I am a 20-year-old college student at Sacred Heart University. I am currently studying history with a minor in psychology, with hopes to become a secondary education teacher one day. I love to work with children and have experience as a coach at Give It Your All Sports, a Safe-T-Swim swim...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Diana M.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Diana, 31 yrs old and a lovely mom of two.
I work as part time school bus driver in Suffolk, experienced with preschoolers elementary and special needs.
I grew up in a big family where my great grandmother lived with us until 103 yrs old so I absolutely have a heart and passion for...
I have babysat for family friends neighbors and coaches who all have 2 or 3 children. Last year, I babysat for my neighbor who had 2 children and one had special needs. I got them off of the bus, made sure their homework was done and on nice days would take the boys outside to play in the yard. My coach's children were younger,...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My experience with children includes assisting in first grade classrooms, babysitting, and also child development courses through my psychology minor. I am primarily available on weekday evenings and weekends. I also assist special needs adults on weekends as needed. I also help with meal prep, light cleaning, help with pets,...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Robin V.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am, currently working for the same family for 10 years. I watch , two sets of twins. One set is 8 the other set is 10. I have, been working with them since they were born. Both sets of twins are a pleasure to work with. We keep very busy after school. I take them to the library play board games as well as video games my...
Robin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Shane M.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience with different age groups, even some special needs (ADHD); I've done volunteer for couple of years in the kids ministry at my church, I have sponsored little in big brother big sister and I have four nephews and three nieces who I help with during date nights. I'm easy going, patient, kind. Love sport's...
Shane can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Unexpectedly, I had to take care of an extended family member. With minimal experience, I learned to bring her back to Health I had to advocate for a woman with special needs. Know when to call an ambulance. Know when to call a Doctor
Know when an attorney was needed for being declined for a rehab! Wrapping it with her coming...
Stacey can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
I have experience working with children in an ICT classroom setting. I also have experience with babysitting and tutoring children with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome and Asperger's.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...
Annmarie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and reliable. Our family all love her. On a couple of...
Sophia T.
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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We also trusted her to drive them safely to and from activities."
Carrie Y.
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