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Michelle K.

Greenlawn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
personal care
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over 30 years. My entire career I have been caring for others and love what I do. Services I can provide, companionship, helping with errands, driving, household tasks, light meal prep, shopping, light cleaning, staying physically active, medication management, personal care, house sitting, senior...

Care Member says "Michelle was the most amazing caregiving who worked with our adult daughter (28 years old). My daughter connected with Michelle right from the start....

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Renee N.

Caring For Family

Greenlawn, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I enjoy others company and listening to great stores. I enjoy walks, card games, puzzles, movies, etc. I can prepare meals, do laundry, run errands or tidy up around your home. I have a clean driving record and my background check is on this site. If you have any questions please call. Thank you
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Elizabeth P.

Greenlawn, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am currently a special education aide in elementary school for a life skills class and an online student pursuing my special education degree. I have experience with children in this realm from ages 4-10. I am fluent in assistive technology as well as behavioral and academic support for students with ASD, ADD, ODD, CP,...
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Marisa R.

Patient & Attentive Caregiver

Greenlawn, NY

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Hello, my name is Marisa! I have over 7 years of experience working with people of all ages who have physical and/ or other ailments, who require assistance. I pride myself on patience and understanding, which I feel is of upmost importance while providing care services. I can help with social interactions, errands, supervision...
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Marisa R.

Greenlawn, NY

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$35/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is my passion. For seven years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities that make learning fun. I'm very comfortable...
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Elizabeth R.

Registered Nurse Available

Greenlawn, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
As an ER nurse of 13 years, I have experience with a vast array of health conditions and needs with all age groups. I also have hospice and geriatric ( nursing home/rehabilitation) Supervisor experience.
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Erica R.

Greenlawn, NY

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$20/hr
I am a certified EMT, comfortable in emergency and high-stress situations. I am patient, sympathetic, and understanding when caring for others. I am also comfortable with pets.
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Christine A.

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Christine. I have over a decade of experience nannying and providing childcare to children from ages infancy to 14 years old. I worked as a C. N. A. for about four and a half years as well. I have cared for children and adults with disabilities, special needs, severe allergies, and dietary needs and restrictions, such as...

Amber Kay P. says "Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might arise,...

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Liana L.

Responsible, Mature And Professional Child Caregiver W/ Extensive Experience

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have had the experience and pleasure of volunteering full-time as a live-in child caregiver at a children's medical/special needs home down in Peru for the past decade. I was responsible from anywhere from 20 to 50 children at a time, ranging in ages from newborns to teenagers. I have the honor of being an Aunt to 2 baby...

Jenny C. says "Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are in her care....

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Kelley G.

Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...

Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

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Jennifer B.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a social worker with a 8+ years of experience caring for children, pets, people with special needs and older adults. I don't have traditional work hours which allows me to be available all mornings and early afternoons.

Lauren N. says "Jennifer is a wonderful care giver to our baby. She is always on time, keeps the areas she is in with the baby clean and is very responsible. "

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Debra C.

Full Time Caregive

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...

Care Member says "Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows...

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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Sophia T. says "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...

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Meghan M.

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

Huntington, NY

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...

Erika L. says "My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"

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Amy H.

Huntington, NY

4.8(1)
from
$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Experienced and dedicated nanny with a long history of providing loving, safe, and engaging care for children of all ages. As a parent of three, I bring both personal and professional experience in nurturing children, managing multiple schedules, and fostering a positive, structured environment. I am certified in First Aid and...

Joyce M. says "Amy is very reliable, loving and a pleasure to be around."

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Christine C.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...

Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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Karen N.

Babysitter With 20+ Years Of Experience.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 25 and 23. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister & brother in-law. After the birth of my 20-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 20 years I have...

Norma B. says "Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her...

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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Nicole N.

Babysitter Available!

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I am Nicole. I am 27 and I have been working with children since my teens. I have babysat for children from ages birth to 12 years old including children with special needs. Caring for these kids guided me into the early childhood education career path and I have been working with preschool age children ever since. I began...

Marissa C. says "Nicole took care of our 3 children (4, 2 and 1) while we (mom and dad) worked primarily from home. You will not find anyone kinder, flexible and more...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.43/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Greenlawn, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Greenlawn, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Michelle K.

Michelle was the most amazing caregiving who worked with our adult daughter (28 years old). My daughter connected with Michelle right from...

- Care member

Christine A.

Christine has been a reliable caretaker for our children, and can be trusted to follow instructions and take care of any issues that might...

- Amber Kay P.

Liana L.

Liana is absolutely amazing. Our children adore her. She is kind, loving and very responsible! We feel very secure when our children are...

- Jenny C.

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