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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wantagh, NY

The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Wantagh, NY

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$16-21/hr7 yrs exp

Sarah C.

5.0

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I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
5.0
"Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter"

Nancy S.

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Sarah C.


Wantagh, NY

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Susan C.


Wantagh, NY

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Childcare

For the past 3 years I have worked within the school district with special needs children. The past year I was working in Kindergarten grades for most of the time. I enjoy helping the children learn and grow to their fullest potential..
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Kimberly R.


Wantagh, NY

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hello I am 22 and currently a graduate student at LIU Post studying Speech- Language pathology. I have worked full time at a special needs preschool specializing in early identification / intervention for children birth -7 with learning, language, social, and behavior challenges. I have also worked with children as a...
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Katie M.


Wantagh, NY

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver/Full Time Teacher

I have been working with students with special needs since I was 18 years old. I work every summer at the P. A. R. I. S. S program in Wantagh. This summer program is a six week program for students with special needs. I started out as a teacher's assistant and later became a teacher. I am very passionate about what I do. I also...
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Lynette F.


Wantagh, NY

$18-23/hr6 yrs exp

Companion

Senior caregiver for over 15 yrs. Very compassionate, energetic, with car. Looking for pt the evenings of mon, we'd possibly thurs 6-10 p.m. and every other Sunday
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Susan C.


Wantagh, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 2 boys, 27 & 24 one in college. I have been a stay home mom (pt work only) for the past 17 years. Over the years I have been very involved in PTA. I have babysat for my nieces and nephews over the years, 2 are special needs. I started babysitting at the age of 10 and helped to care for my siblings. I am a very...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Samantha A.


Wantagh, NY

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'd best describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptable. I find that I naturally empathize with others' emotions and situations, and have always been capable of quickly adjusting to changes. Overtime, I've cultivated patience which helps me provide compassionate and effective care. I like working with kids...

Suzanne P.


Wantagh, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 20 years. (15 of which have been with special needs children). I currently am employed in the school as a teacher assistant. I live in Wantagh and will be happy to provide several references . I look forward to hearing from you!
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care. In addition, I have experience in individuals with special needs. I am comfortable around pets.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erline D.


Hewlett, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,. - I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs. - Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years. - I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
Erline can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Erline is always on time. Erline provides the best care, and she goes above and beyond her assigned duties. "

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Dawn P.


Bethpage, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was...

Jennifer L.

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Nakeisha R.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...
Nakeisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and...

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Nathalie J.


Malverne, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a...

Tania S.

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Crystal L.


Farmingdale, NY

$49-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...

Care member

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Nigeria W.


Uniondale, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience working with people Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, CP, Seizure Disorder, and Autism.
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Crystal H.


Williston Park, NY

$25/hr13 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over years, & in the special needs field for years, with over 25+ child related certifications. I am back ground checked and fingerprinted as well. I am driven and devoted to helping families all around. Date nights, any time after 330 p.m. on...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Crystal is a great help! She also very understanding and knowledgeable of children with special needs. "

Care member

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wantagh, NY

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah was phenomenal with my daughter who has Autism. She was patient, kind and my daughter absolutely loved being with her! We consider ourselves so lucky and fortunate to have her work and care for my daughter

- Nancy S.

Erline D.

5.0

Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team.

- Care member

Dawn P.

5.0

Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...

- Jennifer L.

Nakeisha R.

5.0

Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is wonderful. She is very cooperative and responsible and offers help wherever she can. She keeps the house neat and clean. i highly recommend her.

- Care member

Nathalie J.

5.0

Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she is gentle, nurturing and responsible. She also does a great job keeping our baby...

- Tania S.

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