Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Seaford, NY

Tavalina C.'s Photo

Tavalina C.


East Meadow, NY

$21/hr5 yrs exp

See profile
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. My daughter has speech delays so I am able to assist with children with special needs.
Tavalina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Mindy R.'s Photo

Mindy R.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mindy. I am a mom who loves children. I love watching them grow and achieving new milestones, while keeping them safe. I've been babysitting for over 6 years and worked in a school for special needs children for 3+ years. A day with me would include play and laughter. We would go outdoors as much as possible. Reading...
Mindy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Helen R.'s Photo

Helen R.


West Babylon, NY

$18/hr20 yrs exp

Helen -

I'd describe my personality as animated silky playful I like working with kids because kids can change your world and see you as a protector and a safe place to be themselves I'm looking for a job that has flexibility where I can help a family live and choose a life they deserve with the care the child needs I started...
Helen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Gena B.'s Photo

Gena B.


Amityville, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Reading Tutor

I am currently a Teacher's Assistant for children with special needs and general educational needs. I specialize in teaching reading and writing and work daily with small groups in a classroom setting. This is wonderfully gratifying work and is truly a labor of love as I continually watch my students successfully move up in...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Michele M.'s Photo

Michele M.


Lynbrook, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Michele. I'm a mother of 4 great kids. Ages 26 23 19 17We have been all very safe & all healthy! I used to run a day care of my home for 12 years. Life changed had to go back to work full time. I've been a teachers assistant in a preschool for special needs kids. Then I moved on to become a nanny for the last 8...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Kelly L.'s Photo

Kelly L.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching children with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based on...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Karen C.'s Photo

Karen C.


Lindenhurst, NY

$20-30/hr20 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Interactive

Hi I'm an experienced nanny. With many years of experience, caring for children from birth to teenagers. I have worked in the public schools in my town for over 11 years helping children with special needs. I have taken care of multiple children at once I have also taken care of twins. I also have two grown children of my...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Joseph G.'s Photo

Joseph G.


Old Bethpage, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Patient, Inclusive, Healthy, Compassionate, Understanding, & Engaging. Enjoy Wildlife, Sports, Music

Recent college graduate with several years of experience, formally & informally, working with children, community groups & organizations. I have worked with disabled people, & minority groups of all ages. My main work included guiding & mentoring at-risk youth. Throughout college I was a volunteer member of Big Brothers Big...
STEVEN L.'s Photo

STEVEN L.


Long Beach, NY

$27-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional

With over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations, I have had the privilege of teaching martial arts to at-risk youth, assisting individuals with physical disabilities in navigating daily life, and supporting people with special needs within their communities. My experience also includes working as a dedicated...
Emily C.'s Photo

Emily C.


Babylon, NY

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm patient, energetic, caring, crafty and an advocate for open and honest communication always! I've been working at a private preschool for special-needs children for the past seven years and I'm looking to do more after work. I work weekdays from 7am-3 p.m. Looking forward to hearing from you! -Emily
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Sarah B.'s Photo

Sarah B.


Bethpage, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a highly experienced babysitter who is available to babysit your child anytime, mornings/afternoons/evenings and any days of the week. I am currently getting my masters degree in Special Education. I have experience working with children from infants through middle school age. I have also worked as a teacher assistant in a...
Shanisha M.'s Photo

Shanisha M.


Hicksville, NY

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have had experience with Children with Autism and ADHD I also have experience with working with people with muscular dystrophy . I learned not only patience skill but time management skills . What I took from the experience is that every encounter you experience will always be different but how you interact with others should...
I have experience with my own child, he is 5years old with autism and ADHD. Im energetic, and patient, with my own transportation and CPR certification.
Darling B.'s Photo

Darling B.


Massapequa Park, NY

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Darling and I have 5 years of experience working with kids with special needs, especially with kids with autism. I used to work in a center for kids with autism and I have also worked as a 1-1 aide for families. I'm very patient, understanding and I love to apply my knowledge but at the same time I understand...
Orlismar R.'s Photo

Orlismar R.


Copiague, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny-newborn Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Abby I'm a dedicated and experienced bilingual nanny with 10 years of childcare expertise with children of all ages, from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I studied psychology in Venezuela and have worked with children with autism, ADHD and special needs. I have basic knowledge of ASL and have supported children with...
Orlismar can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Sophia H.'s Photo

Sophia H.


Long Beach, NY

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

I love spending time and learning with kids i've been doing it for quite a while and haven't found something better!
Merita R.'s Photo

Merita R.


Melville, NY

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello My name is Merita, I have experience not only with senior care but also child care/nanny for over 9 years. I absolutely love working with children. I also have experience in working with children who has special needs. I do not mind cooking and doing minimal errands. I currently work as a nurse but I am currently looking...
Amy F.'s Photo

Amy F.


Hicksville, NY

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi, I'm Amy! I have my Masters in Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. I am currently a special education teacher at a therapeutic day school for students ages 5 to 8 years old. I have been a head teacher for 4 years and have experience working with children and young adults, ages 2 to 20. I have experience working...
I do not have experience working with individuals with special needs, but I am currently studying speech pathology. I am very passionate about learning more about individuals with disability and how I can be a help to them. I would love the opportunity to grow and form a relationship with those with special needs.
Hello I am Victoria. I am 23 years old, I was recently a paraprofessional for grades 3-5. I also worked in a day care with infants-5 years old. I was an ABA aide as well as a Com hab worker with special needs. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts, as well as homework and keeping kids entertained, I can do light house...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Wantagh, NYSpecial Needs in Massapequa, NYSpecial Needs in Bellmore, NYSpecial Needs in Massapequa Park, NYSpecial Needs in Merrick, NYSpecial Needs in Levittown, NYSpecial Needs in Amityville, NYSpecial Needs in Roosevelt, NYSpecial Needs in Freeport, NYSpecial Needs in Bethpage, NY
Special Needs in East Hanover, NJSpecial Needs in Rutherford, NJSpecial Needs in South Salem, NYSpecial Needs in Oceanside, NYSpecial Needs in Fair Lawn, NJSpecial Needs in Waldwick, NJSpecial Needs in Long Island City, NYSpecial Needs in Bayside, NYSpecial Needs in Sayreville, NJSpecial Needs in Jamaica, NY
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together

January 27th, 2025 There’s a time and a place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and rowdy Galentine’s Day parties, but when kids enter the picture, these once-traditional a... Read more
101 unique birthday party themes for kids

101 unique birthday party themes for kids

May 16th, 2023 Feeling lost when it comes to kids party themes? You’re definitely not alon... Read more
What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

January 29th, 2025 In-home daycare — or family daycare, as it is also commonly known — is child care service in a caregiver’s home rather than in a commercial daycare center.<... Read more
After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

January 29th, 2025 It’s 3 p.m., your son needs to go to swim lessons and your daughter has to get to soccer practice — but you and your partner don’t get off work for two more... Read more
How much does a nanny cost?

How much does a nanny cost?

January 29th, 2025 If you’ve narrowed down your choice of child care options and decided that hiring a nanny is the right option for your family, you’re probably wondering: Ho... Read more