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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ronkonkoma, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY

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Amanda M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$10-15/hr

5.0

(1)

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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.

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Anweshi D.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$49-50/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Anweshi. I have pretty much raised my younger cousin, then was a babysitter for our family friend's children. I have 2 years of baby-sitting experience as I have tutored kids with special needs and babysat young kids and teenagers. I have worked with mostly kids aged 4+ to teenagers of age 15-16. I work well...
Anweshi can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anweshi is a very reliable and fantastic tutor. I highly recommend her!"

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Sharon M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Future Spanish Teacher

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 T. A in an Autistic school. SCIP trained. I babysat a variety of families in...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

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Viviana A.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitting

I have almost 3 years of experience in working with people who have special needs. My full time job is a client coordinator for a day program for adults with Special. I also have experience in community habilitation work. As a nurse graduate I have experience in first aid, CPR, and injections when needed. I also have skills of...
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Maria K.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

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.
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Kathleen E.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20/hr

Special Needs With No Training Required

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!
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Dena R.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

I have worked with add, adhd, autistic, mental retardation, mental illness and elderly I am very warm and caring
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Jessica P.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Patient Licensed Practical Nurse

I am a licensed practical nurse with 5 years of care companion experience, 15 years of sitter experience , and 3 years of clinical nursing experience . I am BLS and CPR certified . Coworkers and friends would describe me as caring , bubbly , patient , responsible , and fun to be around . I'm looking forward to getting to know...
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Susan S.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny For Children Of All Ages

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...
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...
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Tiana B.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

One of my previous jobs included working in an ABA Life Skills classroom at Bay Shore School District
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Angela R.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am honest, reliable and caring. I have many years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities.
I am well comfortable caring for children and / or teenagers with physical and / or mental disabilities.
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Susan S.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Senior Care/Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I can care for children of different age groups, and strive to make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and safe... I believe children need structure and direction, while at the same time patience and hugs.. Depending on the age of the children), I structure the day also, with activities, nap times, meal times, snacks,...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Merisa W.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Housekeeper Looking For A Full Time Job!!

1.0

(1)

I have been a babysitter since the age of 13 from watching my four siblings to watching family and friends' children. I also have a son 7year-old. I've worked with children from ages 1-15. I have worked as a housekeeper so I'm very well trained in cleaning and household chores. I love playing games with kids and helping them...
Merisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Diana M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20-30/hr5 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...
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Gabriella M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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

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Shane M.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$20-30/hr2 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Stacey C.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$28-30/hr2 yrs exp

Helping Hands

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

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ronkonkoma, NY

Amanda M.

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.

Anweshi D.

5.0

Anweshi is a very reliable and fantastic tutor. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Sharon M.

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 her!

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.