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Felicia C.

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...

Liz B. says " I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very...

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Mount Sinai, NY

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$27/hr
6 years experience
As Teacher I have had plenty of special needs students, mainly autistics. My last job I took care of twins special needs for year full time.
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Frist Aide

Mount Sinai, NY

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$22/hr
Ayishetu is my name, Responsible Home health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of experience in the healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-homes support to patients with wide of disability, illnesses or other challenges. Experience in medication, Assistance with daily living,...
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Teacher/Nanny Looking For A Full Time Position

Mount Sinai, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Paula I love kids so much and that is why I did my degree in Education. I have been working with kids from 0 to 12 since I was 17 years old, as a student teacher, until I became a teacher in my home country, Brazil. I would also always babysit asides. In addition to that, I have been a nanny for the last 2 and half...
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Mount Sinai, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am an honest, dependable, energetic mom of two, as well as an aunt to many nieces and nephews. I have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I have experience as a Caregiver, 1:1 aide, and also certified teaching assistant. I am available to care for your child/children . I have a very clean...
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Mount Sinai, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm a licensed CNA and Med Tech with CPR and First Aid certification. I have over 10 years experience working in the healthcare field. I have worked in nursing homes, hospitals and private home care settings. I am reliable, very easy going, easy to talk with, understanding, caring, patient, empathetic and adaptive to each of...
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I have been teaching special education for 6 years in CT. I have experience in the classroom with middle school and high school aged students. I am currently teaching in a self-contained classroom with students with varying disabilities in the areas of reading and math. I am passionate about teaching special education students...
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Part-time Care Giver

Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
dementia
hospice services
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.

Emil R. says "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...

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Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs and Hospice care. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well...

Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...

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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Gabby, I am a junior in college! I have been a caretaker for young children from the ages of 0-12. I also worked at playgroups summer camp as a counselor for children ages 2-8. My brother also had special needs as a toddler so I also have lots of experience in this area. I am also in the honors program at USJ...

Geoff P. says "Gabby watched our son this past july/August and was really good with him. We were sorry to see her go back to school so soon. We'd highly recommend her to...

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Occasional Babysitting

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest! Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...

Jennifer G. says "Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining...

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Super Nanny!

Stony Brook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a compassionate, patient, and dedicated caregiver with over a year of experience as a nursing assistant at a top hospital, as well as live-in nanny experience in both the Hamptons and New York City. I've also worked as a trusted babysitter in the Stony Brook-Port Jefferson area, caring for children of all ages-from...

Julianne M. says "Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very...

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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Babysitter

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...

Mila C. says "I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there...

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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Karen. I'm looking for a full-time caregiver position supporting individuals with special needs, but I'm open to part-time as well. I have over 15 years of experience working with people with cerebral palsy, autism, and other developmental challenges. I help with daily living tasks, medication management, and social...
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Avid Prospect

Ronkonkoma, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
My experience with children includes assisting in first grade classrooms, babysitting, and also child development courses through my psychology minor. I am primarily available on weekday evenings and weekends. I also assist special needs adults on weekends as needed. I also help with meal prep, light cleaning, help with pets,...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name is Patty I am 47 years old and I have always enjoyed working with children I got my first job as a babysitter at the age of 13 in high school I took a BOCES course for child care the first year we ran a preschool in the BOCES and the second year I worked in the elementary school with kindergartners and first...
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-Time Nanny And Housekeeper

Farmingville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Stephanie, I am 58 years old and a mother of three wonderful children. I am looking for part-time work. I'm a teaching assistant working with special needs children during the school year, so I am only available for date nights and weekends. I am also available during the week starting at 5:00 p.m. I am certified in...
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Port Jefferson, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kelsey and I recently graduated with my degree in acupuncture. Recently, I gained experience in my pediatric clinical rotations in acupuncture, and loved it! Early in college, I worked in equine therapy for children, 5-12 years old, with special needs, teaching and guiding them on how to care for horses, riding...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.88/hr as of February 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Mount Sinai, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Sinai, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Felicia C.

I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We...

- Liz B.

Jennifer C.

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...

- Emil R.

Elise H.

Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits....

- Care member

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