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Find special needs caregivers in Shirley, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Shirley, NY

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Shirley, NY

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Brittany L.


Coram, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

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6 years as a registered nurse 2 years as nurse practitioner Also experienced in childcare with disability Acls/bls certified
Hi! I am a responsible, caring, and patient future teacher. I have been babysitting for the last seven years and have experience with children ranging in ages from newborn - 12 years old. I currently work as a 1:1 aide at a preschool for children with special needs so I am comfortable caring for children of all needs. I am...
Giovanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Clureen S.


Coram, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN/CNA/Caregiver

My name is Clureen. I am a very friendly upstanding person who takes her job seriously and professionally love helping and taking care of people that needs assistance. I have worked as an LPN a CNA & caregiver for many years I have great reliable references .
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Summer F.


Patchogue, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

With over 15 years of experience in childcare and a decade of teaching, I am passionate about supporting children's growth and development at every stage. I have worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade in every subject, so I understand the unique needs and challenges of each age group. Additionally, I hold a...
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Dyshonia B.


Medford, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Nurse

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: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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Joanne D.


Patchogue, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

I am a Mom of three grown children and have taken care of other people's children while I was home raising mine. I stayed home for many years and took my neighbor's children in while they went to work. I fed them and took them off and on the bus. I volunteered at the New Interdisciplinary School while my children went there; it...
Joanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Rachel G.


Farmingville, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Scattered Hours/part-time Care Giver For Special Needs

I have about 4 years experience working with special needs adults and children. I absolutely love what I do. I worked in a group home for multiple years and also work privately now with children and adults
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Makeila M.


Medford, NY

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hello ! My name is Makeila . I'm a young energetic girl who enjoys taking care of others . I like fast paced jobs. A job that is going to keep me on my feet and doesn't have me sitting for long. I currently work at a daycare and assist with some of the children that are on the spectrum . You have to have a lot of patience and...
I have experience taking care of children and working at a daycare. I love caring for children and even special needs adults. I have been doing this for a about a 1-2 years. I love building a bond with families and creating new relationships. I am CPR and AED certified. I love pets also I will clean do some errands anything that...
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Alyssa R.


Moriches, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I've been caring for children since 2006 . I've done home babysitting for many years and certainly still do . I worked as a teachers assistant in the preschool for 2 years and currently am a business owner of a cleaning service ! I have experience with children with allergies and any special needs . I Am also a caregiver for...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...
I worked as an assistant teacher with autistic children ages 3 and 4. I have also worked with adults and have all my certifications. I have been fingerprinted and background checked already. I am a caring and compassionate person. Being Italian I am also a great cook. I speak fluent Italian and Spanish. Thank you so much and I...
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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$17-50/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: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
Hello, I have worked with individuals with various disabilities over the past 7 years ranging from childhood to adults. I love teaching ADLs and helping people reach their goals, peruse their hobbies, and learning about new interests. I currently work full time with adults with autism teaching vocational skills. I am seeking a...
I've been working in this field for five years. I'm excited to hear from you to be in any assistance you may need.
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Julian P.


Coram, NY

$23/hr3 yrs exp

As a friendly and nurturing caregiver with over 3 years of childcare experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am comfortable enforcing household rules while following the parents'...
Julian can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Janine H.


Holtsville, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

Hello! My name's Janine, I am a college graduate from SUNY Cortland where I studied Recreational Therapy, which is essentially using recreation to enhance individual's overall well being. Through my college's program, I've had the opportunity to lead an after school recreation program and be involved in the kid's recess to...
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Megan T.


Holtsville, NY

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Megan and I am 23 years old! I am currently a PreK teacher at NIS, a school for children who have learning disabilities. I got my early childhood/ childhood degree from SUNY Oneonta and completed it in 2021. If you have any questions please feel free to message me!
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Leah B.


Mastic, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Hi my name is Leah and I am 24 years old. I'm very energetic, creative and love children. I enjoy singing, dancing, listening to music and spending quality time with my family and friends. All my life I have been around children, helping care for them and watching them since I was 10. This was usually with my church or a family...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kayla B.


East Moriches, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience And Soccer Coach

I have extensive experience with developmentally disabled people as well as experience with autism. I also have Experience with watching as many as 15 boys and girls while coaching with soccer shots. I previously was a sitter for 2 boys and got them on the bus M-F. I am current on my CPR/First Aid certification and have my...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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