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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Valley Stream, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Valley Stream, NY

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaely is an amazing care giver. She goes above and beyond to make sure my children are safe, comfortable and happy during her time with her. I absolutely recommend her to any family. "

Leslie M.

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Allison M.


Valley Stream, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher

Hello! I hold Teaching Certificates in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), and Special Education (1-6). I have been a Teacher for the past 11 years and a Tutor for the past 13 years. I am: caring, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, experienced, fun, professional, prompt, and reliable. I eagerly look forward to speaking with you...
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Karen S.


Valley Stream, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Attentive And Reliable.

I have many years of experience supporting individuals with special needs. I believe my years of experience and my caring disposition will be a wonderful fit for your loved one.
I am currently a third-year Occupational therapy student. I have experience working with children of all ages and needs through babysitting for friends/family, school internships, and previous work experience. I also have over 2 years of experience tutoring Algebra 1 and high school math working with CUNY Tutor Corps and doing...
I have dedicated the past five years to working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on enhancing their quality of life and fostering their independence. My journey began with volunteering at Camp, where I developed a passion for supporting and empowering these individuals. . Through patience, understanding,...
I have experience in many areas of caring for children beginning at age three months. I am a former elementary school teachers aide for special needs children.. (ASD & ADHD).. . Some duties I am familiar with are to prepare lunches and snacks, playing games/arts & crafts, assist with getting ready for school, light house work,...
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Jessica A.


Valley Stream, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly Loving Honest Extremely Funny Girl

Hi my name is Jessica. I am 26 Years old from Valley Stream. I work for a law firm but on the side I do companion care/babysitting! I am friendly, loving, honest, caring, funny and always reliable. I have references including the people I work with now!
I have 8 years of experience with people who suffer from epilepsy , Down syndrome, ADHD and adults and children with disabilities.
Hello my name is Yolanda, I love working with children, I have been a babynurse\ nanny for about 8 years, I have 8+ years of experience with children and infants, and children on the spectrum, I am CPR/first aid certified, I am a licensed babynurse, and I also have my 15 hour health and safety training. I am also college...
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Lisa M.


Valley Stream, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Caring, Responsible Full Vaccinated Caretaker

Clean driving record, reliable transportation. With experience at several local Hospitals, SNF and Rehab facilities. I am a mature, dependable, sociable, reliable, caring, easy to get along with exceptional references. Experience with elderly Alzheimer's, Dementia, Aging patients and special needs children. Quick learner, that...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a pediatric registered nurse who loves kids! I'd describe my personality as sweet, responsible and trustworthy. I started working with kids when in a pediatric hospital 2 years ago. I have experience with special needs children as well. I've worked with kids of all ages!
Idalis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Ronni H.


Valley Stream, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

I'm a Mom of three adult children ages 31, 28 & 25. I have worked in the Hewlett/Valley Stream school districts for 20 years in grades 2-5. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I do understand their needs and limits. I have worked with children from 1. 5 years old to 14 years old. I am mom, so I have...
Ronni can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Toni O.


Valley Stream, NY

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have many years of experience babysitting, watching, and aiding special needs and non special needs children. I am flexible and willing to help! Most important thing to me is safety and fun :)
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Joyce G.


Valley Stream, NY

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Through the years I have experience as a Teachers Aide for special needs children. For the last couple of years I have worked as a HHA/companion for dementia cases. I also am certified for CPR. This year I have had the opportunity to babysit for children. I so enjoy this type of work. I enjoy going to work. It's so different...
Joyce can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Karen S.


Valley Stream, NY

$40/hr

Caring And Dependable.

I am a caring a dependable caregiver. have many years of experience caring for children, and people with special needs of all ages. I am a Teacher's Assistant at a local school district.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
I have 18 years of experience working at an elementary school with special needs kids aged 5-12. I am an ABA one on one class aide. I have 3 kids of my own who are 29, 27 and 21. I have babysat for family members and family friends and watched my childrens friends when they were younger since most of the parents worked full time...
Joann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."

Ed F.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Stream, NY

Jaely M.

5.0

My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future.

- Monique C.

Shareeda R.

5.0

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,

- Gloria R.

Marcelle H.

5.0

Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.

- Ed F.

Patricia O.

5.0

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will miss having her around. We strongly...

- Casey S.

Danielle I.

5.0

We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers emotional support. She is calm and...

- Kristen D.

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