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Donna P.

CARING AND COMPASSIONATE

West Islip, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with Mentally Challenged in many ways . I've sat with them in hospitals during their stay. My cousin is Mantally Challenged and I spent alot of time with her. I worked at DDI for a bit. I'm very aware when someone is having difficulties and needs attention. Something out of normal behavior. I'm Compassionate,...
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Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...

Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...

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Amityville, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested

Tim K. says "Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own...

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Companion Care/ Home Care Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...

Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...

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Mom/special Needs Aide/ Looking For A Part Time Job

Massapequa, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mom and special needs aide. I have previous experience caring for infants and toddlers, also school age children.
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Special Education Paraprofessional

Babylon, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I work in a self-contained special ed classroom and absolutely love my job. I have my Bachelor's degree in birth-grade 6 general and special education. I am certified in teaching Students With Disabilities and have experience with children with Autism, Speech/Language Disorder, Learning Disability, OHI, and Down Syndrome.
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Copiague, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified PreK - 12 educator currently working with 2-5-year-olds. I work every day with children with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, severe intellectual disabilities, and genetic disorders. I have experience with ABA (discrete trial training, deescalation strategies, AAC devices, and BIP's. I...
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Nurturing Caregiver With A Passion For Making A Difference

Brentwood, NY

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated person with 4 years of hands on experience working in a school setting, where I've had the privilege of supporting children with autism. providing individualized support and care. I'd describe my personality as Compassionate, patient, and reliable. I like caring for people with special needs...
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Brentwood, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ana. I am 34 years old. I have my home health aide certificate and I also have experience with children with disabilities. I have a 7-year-old girl with autism and I have that experience in myself.
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Group Leader Of Kids With Special Needs

Melville, NY

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Last summer I was a senior counselor for kids with special needs. I lead different activities, swam with them in the pool, helped with behavioral deficits, and made sure they had a fun day each and every day.
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Nusing Assistant

Lindenhurst, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Fernande , I been doing this job since 2006 , I used to work for UCP with special needs people for over 5 years , than I became a CNA I'm working for Northwell health at Huntington hospital . I'm a loving caring person , I love what I do , I have a clean driving record , you can trust me with your love ones, I'm...
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Paraprofessional Who Works With Autistic/on The Spectrum

Bay Shore, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Renee and I love working children, I am a NON-SMOKER. COMFORTABLE WITH PETS. With 6 years experience where I helped with the following: I have experience working with children that are AUTISTIC or on the SPECTRUM and I also provide DSP services in the evening for family that requires that. Maintained...
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Certified Loving Nanny/Child Care Provider

Melville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children. They love and respect me as I love and respect them as well. They call me Miss Ellen and we usually do a lot of fun things during the day. I also read to them, teach them how to read and write and make it fun so that they enjoy learning. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a new, safe...
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Early Childhood/Special Education Grad Student

Deer Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a very responsible and loving 32-year-old caregiver with over 15 years experience with children of all ages from newborn through pre-teen. I have a Bachelors degree in psychology and returned to school this Fall for my Masters in Early Childhood and Special Education. I love children and have been fortunate enough to...
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Brentwood, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I enjoy working with people and most enjoy jobs where I have one-on-one interaction with others. I enjoyed taking care of elder family members and individual with special needs and would like to help others in this way. I like doing work that has the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
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Caretaker/aide

Melville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
When I worked in the public schools I had a few classes that were special ed. I currently work with seniors with dementia.
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Bohemia, NY

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$18/hr
9 years experience
I spent 9 years as a cna and have a special needs daughter. I am very familiar with developmental delays, gtubes ect.
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Part-Time Care Available

West Babylon, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a very caring, loving, reliable, bubbly and easy going person who love and take my work very seriously. I have worked with the Elderly and children. I have worked with Dementia , Alzheimer's, nonverbal client , developmental delay, and other ailments. I can assist with bathing, dressing, medication, meals, activities and...
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of May 2026

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Special Needs Child Care in West Islip, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Norma A.

Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so...

- Victoria V.

Mary C.

Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like...

- Tim K.

Christine C.

Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she...

- Ramya S.

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