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Shanshane M.

East Islip, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I enjoy working with kids and special needs adult/kids, newborns right up to teenagers. I am very observant, caring and patient with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Jennifer K.

Part Time Caregiver

East Islip, NY

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$17/hr
Our family is most important to us and sometimes we can t always be there for them and it's both stressful and heartbreaking. I completely understand. The last couple years I have been able to juggle my schedule to take care of loved ones who became ill or required surgery: with medication management, travel to and from Dr...
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Grace C.

Binghamton University Student With Lots Of Experience!

East Islip, NY

from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My name is Grace! I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have plenty of experience with all types of kids. I have watched multiple at once, including twin toddlers and I have worked with a special needs child for several years. I have a car and am very reliable. I am a student at Binghamton University so I'd have to...
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Julianna D.

East Islip, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Julianna, and I'm an outgoing, friendly and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in working with children of all ages and abilities. I bring a high-energy, positive attitude to everything I do, and I genuinely love helping kids learn, grow and have fun. My experience includes volunteering as a student...
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Jessica R.

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

Holbrook, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Gabriella N.

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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David L.

Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
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...

Maureen R. says "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;...

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Jennifer C.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Wendy M.

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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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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Karen D.

Nanny/babysitter

Holbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I work at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind for you....

Carrie Y. says "Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We...

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Karen N.

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 25 and 23. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister & brother in-law. After the birth of my 20-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 20 years I have...

Norma B. says "Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her...

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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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Wendy M.

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...

Andrea I. says "Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family....

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 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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Nicolette G.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Norma A.

Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Elise H.

Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs and Hospice care. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well...

Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.75/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in East Islip, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in East Islip, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Gabriella N.

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...

- Erin P.

Annmarie C.

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...

- Sophia T.

David L.

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...

- Maureen R.

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