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Sarah V.


East Setauket, NY

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional - Special Needs

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Hi there! I am an energetic and reliable caregiver. I have five years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Specifically, I have worked with intellectually and developmentally disabled populations, as well as with those living with mental illness. I am currently working as a mental health therapist and would...
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Rebekka M.


East Setauket, NY

$15-25/hr

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Hi! I am a patient, kind, fun, and compassionate babysitter/nanny. I love cooking, crafts, and outdoor fun!
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Katherine K.


East Setauket, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

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I am currently attending SUNY Cortland studying early childhood and childhood education. Each semester I work with children for my field hours and it is one of the most rewarding things I do. I work for the past 5 summers with special needs children at a summer program. I also was a peer mentor since middle school for students...
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Alyssa C.


East Setauket, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

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I work at YAI as a direct care specialist and I also coaches children in my special needs program for fitness.
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Suzanne J.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

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4.7

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My name is Suzanne, I am 53 yrs old, I have worked in a Nursing home for 15 yrs and I also have worked for Special Needs Adults and Children.
5.0
"Suzie has been an excellent caretaker to my son and daughter and she has become a member of our family! She always goes above and beyond and will treat your child like they are one of her own! She is reliable,...

Reviewed by Gina T.

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Jessica R.


Holbrook, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 15 Years Of Experience. Certified Teacher With Experience Working With Special Needs Population.

5.0

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I am a substitute teacher and neighborhood babysitter with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs. I love arts and crafts projects and reading books. I have references available upon request. I also love pets.
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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot; they were going to the gym together, cooking together,...

Reviewed by Maureen R.

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Miranda H.


Selden, NY

$23-42/hr8 yrs exp

Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs

5.0

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Hi! Im Miranda, I have 10 years experience from early child hood education to serving individuals with developmental delays within school and residential environments. I am a teaching assistant (NYS) I am SCIP certified, CPR/AED certified, ABA certified, first aid certified, and many other certifications. I have a lengthy...
5.0
"Miranda was my babysitter for about a year and a half for my now 3.5 year old. She was amazing! She was always punctual, caring, professional and most importantly great with my son. I’m a single dad so needed...

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My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
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"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."

Reviewed by Meryl B.

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Bonnie L.


Mount Sinai, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Working Educated Profess. Experienced Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Availability Varies.

5.0

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I am a parent trainer and a Behavior Intervention Specialist. I work for a few organizations, and hold experience working with families since 1998. My work is focused on how to best support the need of the children and provide tools and education to their parents.
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"Bonnie is smart, kind, mature and helpful. She has a great energy about her and has been a wonderful asset to our special needs teen. She is extremely goal driven and is helping our teen grow in her...

Reviewed by Deanna N.

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Karen A.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, I am actively seeking a part-time caregiver position for individuals with special needs. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, I've worked extensively with individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, and various other developmental and behavioral challenges. My expertise includes assisting with daily living...
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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Ashley R.


Selden, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

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I have been caring for children and adults with conditions for the past three years and I have been doing so with all the compassion and care that I possibly can give. There are many different conditions that I have been exposed to which I take as an advantage because it exposes me to different situations and ways to handle...
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Bruna D.


Smithtown, NY

$25-41/hr7 yrs exp

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I have worked with children and adults on and off the spectrum. My goal is to integrate teaching methods in a therapeutic manner. Having successfully worked with clients on self- esteem, anxiety, speech, recognition, memorization and others.
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Jessica R.


Holbrook, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a certified Spanish teacher working towards a masters Degree in Special education. I have been a full-time Special Education Teacher`s Assistant for three years and have knowledge of working with special needs children of all ages.
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Amanda S.


Centereach, NY

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm a positive and patient mother of 2 girls (10\11). Who's always had a passion for caring for others. Coming from a big family has given me many different life experiences. Everything from caring for newborns to the sick and elderly. I've cared for those with many different needs ranging from simple companionship to...
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Maureen M.


Lake Grove, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistance

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I have been in the medical field for over 20 years. I am affiliated with Brookhaven hospital and also a Stonybrook University. I have worked on Department Of, Cardiology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and pulmonology working alongside Professor's and Attending's .
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Janine H.


Rocky Point, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

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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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Tiana B.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

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One of my previous jobs included working in an ABA Life Skills classroom at Bay Shore School District
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Tabytha M.


Sound Beach, NY

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter Who Has Experience With Special Needs

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I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience caring full time for children with learning, physical and or emotional disabilities. I also have experience with hearing impaired and can sign. I am currently a care taker for a 3-year-old boy who requires physical therapy, occupational therapy, special...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in East Setauket, NY

Suzanne J.

5.0

Suzie has been an excellent caretaker to my son and daughter and she has become a member of our family! She always goes above and beyond and will treat your child like they are one of her own! She is reliable, punctual, experienced as well as patient, loving and kind. If you hire Suzie your children...

- Gina T.

David L.

5.0

We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot; they were going to the gym together, cooking together, etc. Dave is mature, affable, friendly, easy-going, capable and responsible. Would be...

- Maureen R.

Miranda H.

5.0

Miranda was my babysitter for about a year and a half for my now 3.5 year old. She was amazing! She was always punctual, caring, professional and most importantly great with my son. I’m a single dad so needed someone to watch my son while I worked and Miranda didn’t let me down at all. She fit right...

- Care member

Amanda M.

5.0

I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son.

- Meryl B.

Bonnie L.

5.0

Bonnie is smart, kind, mature and helpful. She has a great energy about her and has been a wonderful asset to our special needs teen. She is extremely goal driven and is helping our teen grow in her independence.

- Deanna N.

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