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Tashera T.

Dedicated Household Manager With A Passion For Family Care

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
23 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Experienced nanny and house manager with 20+ years of expertise caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Proven ability to create nurturing and stimulating environments, manage household operations, and provide reliable, compassionate care. Dedicated to fostering children's growth and well-being while...

Hillary T. says "Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and always trying to...

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Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
40 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love children have been taking care of children since 2000ever since it's been a blessing taking care of children I also love pets and take care of pets along with disabled children and special need children adult also work with twins and triplets I love to read with the children play watch tv, movies, and interact I like...

Care Member says "Virginia came to my rescue when I desperately needed a babysitter to go to work immediately and highly punctual! If in need I recommend! "

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7yrs EXPERIENCED as a Habilitation Assistant

Far Rockaway, NY

1.0(0)
from
$20/hr
17 years experience
I've been working with the mentally & physically disabled for the past 13 years. I've worked with children to seniors and who are diagnosed with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Mental/Physically Disabled etc. I find what I do interesting and rewarding because it's more of a natural thing than a studied thing for me. I'm a very...
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Far Rockaway, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hi ! I am responsible , punctual and energetic. With your loved one under my care you can rest assured that they will be well taken care of. I am happy to help in any way that I can and I am always willing to go the extra mile even when it isn't necessary. I am able to provide a stable , caring environment for you loved one at...
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I Have Been Living In Queens, N.Y. For Almost 4 Decades. Graduated With A B.A. In Education And MBA.

Far Rockaway, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Dependable, honest, reliable, patient and trustworthy I like caring for people with special needs because I have patience and compassion for them. I started caring for people with special needs when I took a position as a counselor/ caregiver with Catholic Charities in 2002. In my spare time, I like to to sing and pray....
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Get To Know Me !

Far Rockaway, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly , humorous , and serious when needed . I like caring for people with special needs because it's a very rewarding job , being able to be someone in their lives who can make them happy and help them with their day to day challenges to grow and become better is so fulfilling for me . I'm...
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Far Rockaway, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm a loving, fun and trust worthy person who does extremely great with kids. And I've worked as a babysitter for years, I am fully experienced and will take great care of your children. I enjoy doing what they love and keeping them happy like playing whatever games of their choice, reading them stories etc. I've always make...
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Who's Se'lah ?

Far Rockaway, NY

from
$36/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Selah. I'm 21 years old. I currently work as a special needs teacher, assistant, and willing to answer any and all questions
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Caring, Reliable, And Fun Babysitter Available Weekends

Far Rockaway, NY

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Jessaida, and I have several years of experience working with children of all ages through my role as a Teacher Assistant in a preschool program and as a Registered Behavior Technician. I'm trained in supporting both typical and special needs children, and I love creating fun, safe, and structured environments...
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Far Rockaway, NY

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Danielle and I am 21 years old. I have a lot of experience with children and caregiving, particularly those with special needs. I enjoy engaging children in outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities that foster learning. I am comfortable enforcing household rules, while also ensuring kids are happy,...
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Far Rockaway, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
My name is Hamoy, and I am excited about the opportunity to work with your children. As a full-time college student majoring in math education, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to childcare. I am a Registered Behavioral Technician with over two and a half years of experience working in a special needs school. I hold...
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Experienced And Professional Care Provider/ Licensed Teacher/ A Child's Best Friend

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience as a babysitter for small infants as well as toddlers. I have cared for twin toddlers , children with special needs, and I am a teacher by profession. I have a Masters degree in education, CPR&First aid certified, and I am very professional, caring, and I am very reliable. I have also served as a personal tutor...
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Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and support at the Caedmon...

Andrea F. says "Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer of 2022. Bel...

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Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO

Care Member says "She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy...

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Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello I'm Jessica a mother of a 16yr old girl and I people person, meaning I love to make people smile and laugh. I AM VACCINATED. I've been a certified nanny/ elderly care giver for 17yrs and I am a dog walker/or Pet sitter for 23yrs. I also received my certification in childcare. I love my job, caring for infants, helping...

Alisa D. says "She is a loving and kind caretaker before moving to Alabama I hired her to take care of my mother and 3 kids while I was at work. She made sure there every...

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Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Professional And Educated Nanny

Kew Gardens, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and Booster Shot I am a professional, qualified and educated nanny, I am seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career as a Nanny after operating my own business for years. I am an educated and analytical professional, I come with more than 20 years of experience, working with children...

John H. says "Gail is an exceptional nanny. She provides structure without being overly commanding. I have seen children who have no sleep schedule get back on track...

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Forest Hills, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...

Stu C. says "Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who...

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Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Cesar A. says "Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Far Rockaway, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Far Rockaway, NY are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tashera T.

Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and...

- Hillary T.

Virginia V.

Virginia came to my rescue when I desperately needed a babysitter to go to work immediately and highly punctual! If in need I recommend!

- Care member

Beltha H.

Bel is, in one word, INCREDIBLE! She has helped us care for our two children, ages 2 and 6, since March 2022, including most of the summer...

- Andrea F.

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