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60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Meadow, NY
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in East Meadow, NY
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I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
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I currently care for a client with a traumatic brain injury for the past 6 years during the day. transporting to special programs weather aerobics or speech therapy to movies and lunch
Marjorie H.
East Meadow, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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As a licensed healthcare professional I have cared for a number of people with special needs including those on the autistic spetrum, downs syndrome, wheelchair bound and other mentally challenging disabilities I feel drawn to help people as they deserve the best quality of life and would do my best to serve them and their...
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Recently certified HHA seeking flexible hours to provide compassionate care. Experienced, reliable, and dedicated. Let's discuss how I can support you or your loved one's special needs and well-being.
Emma G.
East Meadow, NY
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Emma. I have been in a Early Childhood Education class for two years. I have learned how to care for children wit special needs and disabilities. Some of my Tamil members have special needs themselves so I am pretty used to a positive environment dealing with children. I have done extra curricular actives such as...
Ligia R.
East Meadow, NY
$18-37/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I'm been working with kids special needs, my daughter is also autistic have experience as a professional and as a mother
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Hi I am Mariana! I have a car and I can help with babysitting, after school pick up, or even just watching your kids while you're in the house working remotely, whatever you need! I'm a student at SUNY Old Westbury studying child and adolescent psychology! I work as a Starbucks Barista in the early mornings and I am at school...
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"Mariana is amazing! She is very reliable, extremely responsible, and great with the kids!"
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Hi! I am a responsible and fun-loving teacher/childcare provider and have experience working closely with infants and children of all ages; including those who are gifted, have special needs, or who have emotional/behavioral issues. I have attained my Master's Degree in Elementary Education/English Major/Special...
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Mindy R.
East Meadow, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Mindy. I am a mom who loves children. I love watching them grow and achieving new milestones, while keeping them safe. I've been babysitting for over 6 years and worked in a school for special needs children for 3+ years. A day with me would include play and laughter. We would go outdoors as much as possible. Reading...
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Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education.
I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
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"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I...
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Adriana O.
Mineola, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
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"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our...
Reviewed by Kristina F.
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My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
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"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...
Reviewed by Melissa G.
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Hello parents. My name is Candida. I am from a Spanish speaking country and I am US citizen and I speak English fluently. I am a loving, dedicated and experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience working with young children. My main goal is to provide a healthy, safety, learning environment in which your children feel...
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"We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay...
Reviewed by Maria L.
Gessie P.
Hicksville, NY
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Gessie. Working with kids is my passion! I have extensive experience working with children of various ages. I volunteered for a year at my church's school as an aide in nursery and Pre K classes (ages 3-5). I spent six years as a catechist at my church teaching religious education to first graders. I have had...
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"Extremely dependable, soft spoken, my son enjoys his time with her. She has no problem with my dog or with the therapists that come in to the house for my son. She was willing to work late and covered me for a...
Reviewed by Rob L.
Doreen T.
Amityville, NY
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hello everyone! My name is Doreen, I am 61 years old. I am a mother of three children that range from the ages 16to 34. I have worked in an elementary school for 16+ years as a cafeteria monitor and love my job! I am very experienced in childcare having been a mother for the past 34 years and working in a school. Working in a...
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"Doreen worked for us last year and she was simply amazing. My daughter (2 years old) is very selective with the people who she interacts to and she immediately connected with her. Always punctual, reliable,...
Reviewed by Claudia C.
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Dedicated special education aide.
Multi-talented. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needed.
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"Very caring and my daughter loves her."
Reviewed by Kemi O.
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I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience.
Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs.
I also have experience with administering and managing medications.
I am an outstanding multitasker and...
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"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost...
Reviewed by Nadia A.
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I work as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Education supporting students with special needs to meet their IEP goals.
I've also worked with families after school and during the summer doing school pickups, drop offs to extracurricular activities, worked on fun art projects, helped with hw, assisted with bedtime routines...
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"Toni-ann has been a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our two daughters. She is communicative and flexible, helping out on a regular schedule and also as needed. She manages both girls and their squabbles...
Reviewed by Katherine M.
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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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...
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
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Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
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"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"
Reviewed by Kejahni F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Meadow, NY
Mariana M.
5.0
Mariana is amazing! She is very reliable, extremely responsible, and great with the kids!
- Care member
Crystal L.
5.0
As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also serve as an educator, tutor, and role...
- Care member
Adriana O.
5.0
Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she reliably remained available until...
- Kristina F.
Alexandra O.
5.0
I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!
- Melissa G.
Candida A.
5.0
We highly recommend Candida, as she truly loves our children as her own and you can see how much she cares about their well-being. She listens to any directions given and has been great about helping to stay later than the time we've agreed upon to help us out. She is knowledgeable with all ages,...
- Maria L.
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