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Patrick G.

Experienced Companion/assistant

Northport, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over a year and a half of experience from working at Queens Centers for Progress as a Pre-vocational Specialist helping adults with disabilities learn work skills for future employment by volunteering in the community.
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Gina L.

Gina I Am A Mother Of Two I Have Two Dogs House Cleaning

Northport, NY

from
$50/hr
4 years experience
With over 30 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom and caregiver to my children (26-year-old daughter and 24-year-old son) and extended family over the years, I bring a proven ability to nurture and support. I like to be very clean and will do the same for your home as well! I clean many houses throughout the years and will...
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Benadette L.

Northport, NY

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$20/hr
Hi, I'm an active mother of 5 adult children looking for an afternoon position. I enjoy people of all ages and all circumstances. I was a 5 star Uber driver for 5 years and have no problem with transportation for myself or for the person I am caring for. I currently live in Northport and am a real People person, I look forward...
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Kat C.

Northport, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi families! My name is Kat and I am looking for consistent babysitting opportunities! For the past five years, I've supported families by providing reliable childcare. My approach is friendly, warm, and creative. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, theater, and dance. As a former theatre kid, I am also pretty awesome at playing...
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Chelsea B.

Part Time Caregiver

Northport, NY

from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Chelsea and I've been working with and babysitting kids since I was 13. I've always loved working with kids whether it was assistant teaching Sunday school classes, volunteering at my church, or teaching people ages 4-60+ how to care for horses at a local equestrian center. I have experience with children from...
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Michelle K.

Greenlawn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
personal care
+ 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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Meghan M.

Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced

Huntington, NY

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

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

Nanny/Caregiver

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Maryann L.

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...

David R. says "Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

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David L.

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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Mary C.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested

Tim K. says "Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own...

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Jocelynne C.

Babysitter

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Nicole N.

Babysitter Available!

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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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Gabriella N.

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Amy H.

Huntington, NY

4.8(1)
from
$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Debra C.

Full Time Caregive

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Jennifer B.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.40/hr as of January 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Northport, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 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

Meghan M.

My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!

- Erika L.

Annmarie C.

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...

- Sophia T.

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