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Elise H.

Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 20 yrs exp. Working W&W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs, Hospice care and more. I can assist w/all Home Care needs & Light Housekeeping. I am a great cook (had a catering business ) love to feed my clients. Clean Drivers license as well as a clean background...

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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Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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

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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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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Companion Care/ Home Care Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
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...

Maureen R. says "We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot;...

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Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.

Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...

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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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Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Andrea I. says "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....

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Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...

Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...

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Patchogue, NY

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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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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Looking To Gain More Experience With Babies And Younger Children

Centereach, NY

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I currently work as a caregiver to special needs adults I use to work with children and would love to again. I would consider myself a kind caring person whose responsible and mature. I'm a creative type of person and my favorite hobby is learning new hobbies and teaching others. I know how to crochet, sew, paint/face paint,...
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East Northport, NY

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$17/hr
16 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
over 30 years raised my children ., I have worked with all children including special needs. I am organized person with much patience.
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Nanny/Babysitter

Smithtown, NY

from
$17/hr
7 years experience
I am a certified teacher at Freedom High School in Loudoun County with a M. A. T. in English. I have babysat for multiple families every summer for 7 years. I love working with kids and I am looking for a job while I am not teaching over the summer. I have experience nannying for and teaching children with special needs, I can...
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Bay Shore, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Cristina, and I currently work as an assistant teacher at a daycare, where I care for children ranging from infants to preschool age and older. I also have previous experience working with children with special needs and understand the importance of patience, compassion, and individualized care. I have a very...
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East Setauket, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
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Hauppauge, NY

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$30/hr
Errands
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jenn, I've been a nanny my whole adult life. I also have cared for elderly with special needs
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of September 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Nesconset, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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

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.

Amanda M.

I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good...

- Meryl B.

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