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Kelly S.

Special Needs

Commack, NY

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

A total of 20 years experience in the special education field. Experience with Autism, PDD, and Developmental Delays. Hands on experience addressing fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing difficulties. In my earlier years worked in a SNF as a CNA and then 2 years as LPN. Worked as caretaker/companion aide last 4...

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Shannon B.

Experienced Babysitter

Commack, NY

from: $20/hr

7 years experience

Hello! My name is Shannon and I am 25 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I am currently a nanny mon-thurs but I am looking for Friday & weekend jobs!

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Amber G.

Commack, NY

from: $18/hr

SUNY Buffalo Nursing student with a passion for helping others and taking the stress out of child and teen care for families of any size.

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Debra H.

Commack, NY

from: $25/hr

Hi my name is Debbie, my own children have ADDand ADHD . I used to watch a boy that had angel man syndrome. He was non verbal but I was able to communicate with him ! I'm patient, caring and love children ! I have also been a nanny for about 14 years ! I look toward to discussing this further, thank you fur your time and...

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Laura B.

Commack, NY

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

I currently work at a residence home for individuals with cerebral palsy. I prepare meals and assist the residents with daily activities such as eating, bathing, shopping and laundry. I Love what I do and I really care.

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Amy H.

Huntington, NY

4.8(1)

from: $17/hr

20 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

carpooling

meal prep

Experienced and dedicated nanny with a long history of providing loving, safe, and engaging care for children of all ages. As a parent of three, I bring both personal and professional experience in nurturing children, managing multiple schedules, and fostering a positive, structured environment. I am certified in First Aid and...

Joyce M. says "Amy is very reliable, loving and a pleasure to be around."

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Nicolette G.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

Hi ! my name is Nicolette I am a mom Of 2 and I have 10+ years child care experience I have worked with family's with multiple children, as well As special needs , I have worked in home daycare's as well as state regulated facilities and elementary school settings. I am fluent in American sign language , I have 2 years of...

Frankee A. says "Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My...

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Margaret O.

Super Nanny!

Stony Brook, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hi! I'm a compassionate, patient, and dedicated caregiver with over a year of experience as a nursing assistant at a top hospital, as well as live-in nanny experience in both the Hamptons and New York City. I've also worked as a trusted babysitter in the Stony Brook-Port Jefferson area, caring for children of all ages-from...

Julianne M. says "Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very...

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dementia

light cleaning

meal prep

errands

companionship

+ 1 more

I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...

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Christine C.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $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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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Light cleaning

travel

meal prep

craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Gabriella N.

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

1 year experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

carpooling

travel

I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.

Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...

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Mary C.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)

from: $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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Jocelynne C.

Babysitter

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience

Craft assistance

travel

light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...

Mila C. says "I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there...

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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

light cleaning

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...

Sophia T. says "I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for...

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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

craft assistance

travel

Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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Kelley G.

Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience

My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...

Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

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Amanda M.

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

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...

Meryl B. says "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...

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Nicole N.

Babysitter Available!

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Meal prep

swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

Hi! I am Nicole. I am 27 and I have been working with children since my teens. I have babysat for children from ages birth to 12 years old including children with special needs. Caring for these kids guided me into the early childhood education career path and I have been working with preschool age children ever since. I began...

Marissa C. says "Nicole took care of our 3 children (4, 2 and 1) while we (mom and dad) worked primarily from home. You will not find anyone kinder, flexible and more...

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Liana L.

Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

I have had the experience and pleasure of volunteering full-time as a live-in child caregiver at a children's medical/special needs home down in Peru for the past decade. I was responsible from anywhere from 20 to 50 children at a time, ranging in ages from newborns to teenagers. I have the honor of being an Aunt to 2 baby...

Jenny C. says "Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are in her care....

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Amy H.

Amy is very reliable, loving and a pleasure to be around.

- Joyce M.

Nicolette G.

Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her...

- Frankee A.

Margaret O.

Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them!...

- Julianne M.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Commack, NY

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Kelly S.

Special Needs

Shannon B.

Experienced Babysitter

Amber G.

Debra H.

Laura B.

Amy H.

Nicolette G.

Margaret O.

Super Nanny!

Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Christine C.

Laura E.

Gabriella N.

Mary C.

Jocelynne C.

Babysitter

Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Kelley G.

Amanda M.

Nicole N.

Babysitter Available!

Liana L.

Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Commack, NY

Amy H.

Nicolette G.

Margaret O.

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