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Sushiela E B.

Franklin Square, NY

4.2(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

swimming supervision

carpooling

I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...

Care Member says "Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic, Sushiela...

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Sushiela E B.

Franklin Square, NY

from: $17/hr

I am very experienced and have dealt with special needs kids and infants. I have many years of experience and I'm very patient considerate and compassionate.

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Ekaterini G.

Franklin Square, NY

from: $20/hr

2 years experience

I have a year and a half experience working as a comm hab im in Franklin square. I am available to take ur son to activities and back I can work part time. I'm registered with aim and bravehood and ppl. I currently have two different cases I'm working with.

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Alina S.

Franklin Square, NY

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

I'm an experienced caregiver and health aide and am able to provide services, such as giving medicine, feeding, bathing, and dressing and exercising of disabled people. I worked for a person, who had a stroke and used mechanical lifts and did tube feeding. I am willing to work during night or day. I have a car and pretty good...

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Ekaterini G.

Franklin Square, NY

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

Grocery shopping

meal prep

carpooling

I am patient and friendly with two years working experience caring for toddlers to preteens. I also have experience with teens with special needs, regustered with aim and ppl.

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Shareeda R.

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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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

craft assistance

Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...

Gaitri P. says "Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical...

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Caroline K.

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience

Light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

travel

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I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...

Amy W. says "Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"

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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

meal prep

travel

craft assistance

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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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)

from: $15/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

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...

Victoria G. says "Natalia is a kind, compassionate person who takes time to understand the person she is caring for and is very thoughtful with everything she does. She...

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Alexis T.

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

Worked 20 hours a week with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Collaborated with parents and other caregiver to organize implementation of word games, reading and school-like activities in each daily session...

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Olawale E.

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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Renee O.

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Rosedale, NY

4.5(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

craft assistance

I owned and operated a day care business for 13 years. The day care was operated on a full time basis at my home. I am kind, patient, and loving enough to care for children with special needs.

Care Member says "Awesome lady, enjoyed Renee very much "

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Michelle C.

Friendly, Flexible And Professional.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Friendly, flexible and professional health care. Over 25 years of healthcare experience within a professional setting and private setting. Willing to work your schedule.

Wayne E. says "She is the best. Takes pride in her work"

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

carpooling

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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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...

Mike W. says "We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our...

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Virginia V.

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

40 years experience·

Hired by 16 families in your area

Meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

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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Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

grocery shopping

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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Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

Valerie B. says "Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of September 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Franklin Square, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Franklin Square, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sushiela E B.

Sushiela (Liz) has been with my family for 3 years and has been amazing with my daughter (6) and son (4). Since my work schedule is hectic,...

- Care member

Shareeda R.

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!...

- Gloria R.

Patricia O.

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would...

- Casey S.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Franklin Square, NY

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Sushiela E B.

Sushiela E B.

Ekaterini G.

Alina S.

Ekaterini G.

Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

Caroline K.

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Tashera T.

Dedicated Household Manager With A Passion For Family Care

Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Alexis T.

Olawale E.

Renee O.

Experienced Always Available Childcare in Queens With All Hours, Including Full Time and Part-Time Hours.

Michelle C.

Friendly, Flexible And Professional.

Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Sarah L.

Virginia V.

Beltha H.

Adaptive Sitter

Maya N.

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Franklin Square, NY

Sushiela E B.

Shareeda R.

Patricia O.

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