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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westbury, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Westbury, NY

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Julia S.


Manhasset, NY

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Currently located in Manhasset NY until end of Feb 2025** Hello! I'm a third year medical student at the University of Chicago currently taking a leave of absence from school until June 2026. I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My skills include toilet training, working with special...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful."

Caitlin N.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same...

Oneisha S.

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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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Debbie C.


Glen Cove, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a loving mother of 2. Author of children's books- looking for full time. ASAP I have over 20 years experience with preemies, newborns, twins, triplets, and 5 years working in schools for special needs children. I am successful with potty training. CPR certified and comfortable with pets. I have a genuine love...
Debbie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Debbie was loving toward the children, great with them, spent the time doing activities with them, baking with them. She was also an excellent cook. The children loved her. We were very sorry to see her go. She is very trustworthy and always on time. I highly...

Laura C.

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Asha J.


Glen Cove, NY

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

My mom was ill with cancer. I was with her & took care of her the entire time. I have worked with children & adults with special needs for over 12 years.
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Mirlande J.


Lynbrook, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

My experience includes: in Ambulatory, bed bound, special needs, dementia, Hospices and stroke patients. What ever the type of patient I have, my goal remain the same; which is providing the unconditional care.
Mirlande can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Ashley C.


Elmont, NY

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

I'm a positive and ambitious mother to two boys. For several years, I worked on and off with elderly adults and even adults with special needs. I am certified to administer medication. I have a great time just putting smiles on faces. I just love assisting where I can help someone just navigate throughout the day.
Ashley can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Dani C.


Port Washington, NY

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter Available

I've been working with children since I was about 12 years old in several different environments. I have 20 years experience babysitting and about 8 years experience working in education. I have my bachelors in early childhood education and my masters degree in special education. I have a 3-year-old daughter with special needs...
Dani can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Terri M.


Syosset, NY

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of life's experiences, working with special needs children and adults in both school environment and home. I have also been a companion for elderly adults who were no longer able to drive, and so, needed help with shopping and doctor's appointments. I also have experience cleaning houses, including laundry...
Terri can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gina S.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver :)

Hi! My name is Gina. I'm 52 and I am a proud mother of 2 children who are now 24 and 27. I've worked in my local school district for 20+ years as a special needs aid and have absolutely adored the job. I am currently seeking something new to fill my free time with. I am passionate about caring for people and I have plenty of...
Gina can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, mobility assistance, specialized care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
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Danielle D.


Merrick, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Position

Hello! I am a SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) looking for a babysitting position for the summer while school is out. I have over 10 years of work experience caring for children across different settings, from in-home nannying, to working in a daycare for several years, to working as an in-home Behavioral Therapist, to...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Katelyn K.


Seaford, NY

$17-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I am Katelyn and I am from Long Island, New York. I am 21 years old and a junior at Towson University. I am studying social sciences with a concentration in education to become a middle or high school teacher. For the past three summers, I have worked at a special education preschool as an aide. Along with my time as...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace S.


Garden City, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Grace! I'm 19 years old and I'm from Nassau county. I have just finished my freshman year of college as a special education major. I am looking for a babysitting job and have experience in the following: coaching cheerleading, special needs care (includes swimming supervision, crafts, etc), caring for pets and normal...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Taraanne R.


Hicksville, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable, Loving Hard Working Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Tara! I'm 37 years old. I have 10 years + of experience. I have experience with ages 6 weeks old-teenage years. I have experience with special needs as well. I currently work at Pre School as a Teaching Assistant. I'm looking to supplement my income. I can be flexible with days, and hours. I'm also a former...
Taraanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My name is Michele, I'm 28 years old and have 2 wonderful children. My 10-month-old beautiful daughter would be accompanying me on Work days but is friendly, easygoing, lively, and great with other kids. leaving us much freedom to be at your every whim and readily available. I have worked in the childcare industry for 12 years...
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Lemar G.


Seaford, NY

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am currently a Direct support professional for over 3 years and I also do caregiving . I assist special needs individuals with there daily needs. I enjoy helping people to cope with their daily activities. I work with most special needs patients, dementia care, hospice. I am patient , compassionate , dependable and trustworthy...
Lemar can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jamie C.


Levittown, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 15+ years of experience with kids from newborn to teens including special needs. I have my CDA, fingerprinted and am CPR certified. References available upon request!
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have experience working with children and adults who have learning mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. I am a very caring and patient with all my clients taking care of my patients is what I love to do
I worked at an autism center in Philadelphia I love getting to meet different kiddos and their families Its hard work but one of the most rewarding jobs ever!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westbury, NY

Julia S.

5.0

Julia has been fantastic with my kids - great communication, timely, fun, goofy, and overall wonderful.

- Caitlin N.

Ishawrah J.

5.0

I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...

- Oneisha S.

Maya N.

5.0

Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son.

- Valerie B.

Debbie C.

5.0

Debbie was loving toward the children, great with them, spent the time doing activities with them, baking with them. She was also an excellent cook. The children loved her. We were very sorry to see her go. She is very trustworthy and always on time. I highly recommend her.

- Laura C.

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