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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Farmingville, NY

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Farmingville, NY

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Gina D.


Farmingville, NY

$25/hr20 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

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I was a Group leader for the childcare program at Sachem Central School District for 8yrs. I worked at Boces and Sachem as a Teachers Assistant with special needs children. for over 10 years. I have been caring for those in need for over 12 years now. I have had many patients with Heart , Kidney Disease, stroke, Parkinson's,...
5.0
"Gina continues to provide reliable and dependable childcare for my 2 boys, time and time again. They always get excited when I say she's coming by to watch them!! The children are always well taken care of,...

Reviewed by Danielle G.

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Stephanie N.


Farmingville, NY

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Looking For After School Work.

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Hi my name is Stephanie and I am a special needs teaching assistant. I have been working for Western Suffolk BOCES for the last 10 years and I love it. I have worked with infants all the way up to the age of 16. I love that I can make a difference in the lives of the children that I work with.
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Adriana G.


Farmingville, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am compassionate and reliable. I enjoy working with special needs population. I have worked since 1992, for a non-profit agency that serves people with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses of all ages. I am very familiar with Medicaid system and family support services OMRDD now known as OPWDD. I provide advocacy,...
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Rachel G.


Farmingville, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Scattered Hours/part-time Care Giver For Special Needs

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I have about 4 years experience working with special needs adults and children. I absolutely love what I do. I worked in a group home for multiple years and also work privately now with children and adults
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Samantha B.


Farmingville, NY

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! I have worked with special needs, there's is nothing more then I love then being able to care for individuals with special needs. I am CPR certified, first aid certified.
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Gina D.


Farmingville, NY

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver

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I have been a Supervisor for Sachem schools for 12 years and the after care program. I have many children on the spectrum that I took care of. I also worked as a special ed teachers assistant For over eight years children with many needs along the spectrum. I am a patient caring and loving caregiver/teacher. I am very...
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Stephanie N.


Farmingville, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Ull-Time Nanny And Housekeeper

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My name is Stephanie, I am 56 years old and a mother of three wonderful children. I am looking for part-time summer work. I'm a teaching assistant so I would need to go back to work at the end of August, however I am available for date nights and weekends throughout the entire year. I am certified in infant, child and adult CPR...
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Emma K.


Farmingville, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi! my name is Emma I am 22 years old. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been a lifeguard for 6 years so I have experience with little kids and making sure they are safe. I am currently a TA in a special needs school the children I work with are 10 years old and I absolutely adore them. Im also in school for speech...
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Mackenzy B.


Farmingville, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

I'm Looking To Work A Child Care Position In The Mornings/afternoon's, I Have Of Lots Of Experience!

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I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and empathetic I like working with kids because it's a great way to stay busy and help out parents with busy work lives I'm looking for a job that I can do morning/ afternoons at while I'm off from school I started working with kids when I was very young watching my...
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Jessica R.


Holbrook, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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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Jennifer C.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

5.0

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Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.
5.0
"Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her. "

Reviewed by Emil R.

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Melissa C.


Centereach, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care / Companion/ Help With ADL's, I Am A Retired Nurse

5.0

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CPR certified, Health Care background, Car, Loves helping others , 10 plus years experience to seniors, specializing in Alzheimer's/ dementia care , Pediatric and Neonatal baby nursing. Special needs , and I've nannied and worked with children for 37 years. Professionally for 27 years
5.0
"Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kelly M.


Shirley, NY

$30-46/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Senior caregiver

5.0

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Dedicated and loyal Companion/Caregiver. I know first hand the importance of maintaining peace of mind knowing that someone caring and compassionate is taking care of a loved one. Over 20 years personal and professional experience. Caring for my own family members, including dementia, hospice, and end of life care. Over 20 years...
5.0
"Highly professional Great personality Hard working "

Reviewed by Sharon Q.

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Allie R.


Coram, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Professional And Outgoing Nanny!

5.0

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Hi... I'm Allie and I have over 10 years of quality childcare experience! I currently work part time as a preschool teaching assistant for children with special needs, and before that I was a full time nanny for 4 years in NYC. I hold a bachelor's degree in child psychology! In addition, I am the mother of one soon to be...
5.0
"Allie was great!! I was headed on a trip and my husband was working from home. I needed someone dependable for after school hours for my 2 and 4 year old 3 days. Allie immediately put my mind at ease. She was...

Reviewed by Brianna A.

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Miranda H.


Selden, NY

$23-42/hr8 yrs exp

Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs

5.0

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Hi! Im Miranda, I have 10 years experience from early child hood education to serving individuals with developmental delays within school and residential environments. I am a teaching assistant (NYS) I am SCIP certified, CPR/AED certified, ABA certified, first aid certified, and many other certifications. I have a lengthy...
5.0
"Miranda was my babysitter for about a year and a half for my now 3.5 year old. She was amazing! She was always punctual, caring, professional and most importantly great with my son. I’m a single dad so needed...

Reviewed by Care member

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Amanda S.


Centereach, NY

$18-40/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hi! I'm a positive and patient mother of 2 girls (10\11). Who's always had a passion for caring for others. Coming from a big family has given me many different life experiences. Everything from caring for newborns to the sick and elderly. I've cared for those with many different needs ranging from simple companionship to...
5.0
"I had quite a few aides for my 75 yr old mother and I consider myself thankful to have Amanda come into our lives. She was very dependable and such a joy to have around. Her happy demeanor really lifted...

Reviewed by Joe F.

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Annmarie C.


Hauppauge, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 several years now, is incredibly kind, patient, loving and...

Reviewed by Sophia T.

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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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. Anyone would be lucky to have her."

Reviewed by Andrea I.

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Madelyn D.


Hauppauge, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I hope you are doing well! I attend SUNY Oswego where I am majoring in childhood education and plan to get my masters in Special Education. While I am away at school I work at a daycare with ages ranging from infancy to school-aged children. I used to work for Western Suffolk Boces as a paraprofessional with kids with...
5.0
"Madelyn came to my home and looked after my cats while I was away. She came by at least a couple of times a day to feed and check in on them. Madelyn also let them in and out and took care of the liter boxes....

Reviewed by Bill H.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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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...
5.0
"If I could add more stars, I certainly would. I had mentioned to David that it's sometimes difficult to find my apartment. I learned that he actually made a trial run the day before we met! That's dedication,...

Reviewed by Barbara P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Farmingville, NY

Gina D.

5.0

We are glad we met Gina! She is currently providing care for my aunt. She's very friendly, outgoing, and a hard worker. Right away, You can tell she is compassionate and truly wants to help others.

- Brianna C.

Jennifer C.

5.0

Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her.

- Emil R.

Melissa C.

5.0

Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge asset. Unfortunately Dad had to move to a facility with 24 hour care. I would highly recommend...

- Care member

Kelly M.

5.0

Cared for my great aunt for several years. Took care of errands, laundry, and meals. Watched TV with her as well as played cards and assisted with her walking periodically as she was wheelchair bound (which I have to say lit up my aunts eyes like you wouldn't believe). My aunt saw her as a friend...

- Adam S.

Allie R.

5.0

Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our toddler so Allie is able to focus on our baby. I cannot recommend Allie enough.

- Steven B.

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