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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Flushing, NY

The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Flushing, NY

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Ali G.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...
5.0
"Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly comfortable. She's warm and enthusiastic, and our son took to...

Reviewed by Katie L.

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Brenda M.


Maspeth, NY

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Artistic, And Patient Nanny / Sitter.

5.0

(1)

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Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house...

Reviewed by Care member

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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Brett. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant in Suffolk county and I have experience with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I recently moved back from Florida where I have been working as a Patient Care Tech for the last year. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from autism...
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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

4.7

(8)

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I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
5.0
"Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She also takes him to the park daily. My son is happy when she...

Reviewed by Victoria G.

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Edra M.


New York, NY

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
5.0
"She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with...

Reviewed by Fabiola B.

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Brianna D.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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My name is Brianna. I am 27 years old and I have 11 years experience working with children ages birth-16 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I currently work in NYC at a private school for children with special needs. I am extremely outgoing,...
5.0
"Brianna was really great with my 2 kids (4yo girl and 18mo boy). She was dependable and reliable as well as caring and creative. My kids loved her. Would hire her again without hesitation."

Reviewed by Steven G.

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Myriam M.


New York, NY

$32-45/hr10 yrs exp

French Nanny

4.3

(27)

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Good afternoon, My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development. Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10 years. Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...
5.0
"Myriam was perfectly on time/early for our babysitting appointment. She was professional and communicative in booking and then confirming the appointment. We would definitely hire her again!"

Reviewed by Tara M.

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Sherolyn T.


Maspeth, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Aid On Call

5.0

(6)

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Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 25 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist in feeding...
5.0
"Sherolyn is a good person. Knows how to do her job. She is helpful. She was a Certified Nurses Aid when I was introduced to her. I hired her to help me with my father. After he passed away, I had her help...

Reviewed by Pablo S.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

(1)

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I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed...

Reviewed by Star K.

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Sarah M.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

4.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old female living in Brooklyn, NY looking for part time babysitting jobs! I am a 2022 college graduate from UMass Boston, I am the second oldest of four children and have over 10 years of experience caregiving kids of all ages from newborns to teenagers as well as 1 year working with...
5.0
"Sarah is an extremely hard working young lady that is organized and responsible. She has been babysitting and nannying for families in our hometown for years and has always demonstrated the utmost care for...

Reviewed by Kelly M.

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Angelique F.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I am a 23-year-old recent college grad with a ton of babysitting experience. My past jobs have involved working with children, including lead lifeguard and swim instructor, after-school program educator, and full-time nanny. I specialized in teaching preschool ages how to swim; my favorite was the Mommy and Me class! I am...
5.0
"Angel is in her name for a reason. This young lady has a remarkable work ethic. She was an absolute joy to have in my home this past summer. Angelique took care of my 1.5 yr old for 3 months, with total...

Reviewed by Farah G.

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Copelyn K.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

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I am a current speech-language pathologist with availability for occasional date night or weekend babysitting. I chose my profession because I have always loved working with kids. I have 12+ years of child care experience with children ranging from 5 months-12 years old, including children with special needs. I am responsible,...
5.0
"Copelyn has been the best nanny we could imagine having for our child. She is smart, kind, flexible, 100% attentive, and truly interested in the kids. She shares nuanced and smart observations about our...

Reviewed by Rebecca D.

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5.0

(1)

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I've been caring for children for seven years. I have experience with caring for multiple children at once. In a classroom setting as well as home setting. I love watching the children grow and reach their milestones. I also have experience with children who have special needs if that s what you seek in a caregiver .
5.0
"Leslie was so sweet and patient with my child. Hired due to her experience in Special Ed preschool and can't say enough good things about her! Trustworthy and responsible and appreciated the wonderful two years...

Reviewed by Brittany L.

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 goes out of his way to make people feel seen."

Reviewed by Stu C.

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in...

Reviewed by Lavinia M.

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Casey A.


Brooklyn, NY

$23-35/hr5 yrs exp

Qualified And Passionate DSP

5.0

(4)

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Since graduating From Keene State 13 I've been stuck in cubicles and meetings where everyone is talking over each other. Admittedly that was partially my fault as I truly struggled to find something I was passionate about. What was I good at, I asked myself. Was it Science, Math, Art . It was actually none of the above . My best...
5.0
"Casey is a reliable responsible pleasant person. He has worked with my son for the last year and a half. Some of the activities they do together are taking walks to the park and enjoying the swings, going for...

Reviewed by Jeffrey D.

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Bora Z.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

5.0

(1)

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I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...
5.0
"Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer could work with her. Our son misses her so much and so do...

Reviewed by Ornela G.

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Luz G.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant, Childcare Expert And Yoga Instructor

5.0

(2)

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I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) childcare expert with over 20 years of experience caring for children (including children with special needs). I've also played a key role managing family affairs and acting as a personal assistant in office settings and families. I'm great with kids and understand their nutritional and...
5.0
"We loved working with Luz (Nechi) while living in New York. Since moving from the City we often talk about how much we wish we were still close enough to have her take care of our kids. She brought an amazing...

Reviewed by Charles K.

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Nicole C.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr18 yrs exp

Nanny With A Degree And Department

4.2

(5)

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I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...
5.0
"Nicole was amazing! Very sweet and caring with our little one. She was punctual and very organized. Absolutely recommend."

Reviewed by Amanda M.

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...

Reviewed by Amanda F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Flushing, NY

Ali G.

5.0

Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly comfortable. She's warm and enthusiastic, and our son took to her immediately. She continued to babysit for us off and on until our son was a little over...

- Katie L.

Brenda M.

5.0

I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great with children. Brenda consistently...

- Care member

Elisa M.

5.0

Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She also takes him to the park daily. My son is happy when she arrives!

- Victoria G.

Edra M.

5.0

She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly recommended.

- Fabiola B.

Brianna D.

5.0

Brianna was really great with my 2 kids (4yo girl and 18mo boy). She was dependable and reliable as well as caring and creative. My kids loved her. Would hire her again without hesitation.

- Steven G.

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Ratings for Flushing, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Flushing, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.