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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverhead, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Riverhead, NY
Ashley B.
Riverhead, NY
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
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I have taken care of special needs children in the past. I babysit a young boy for 5 years who had diagnosed ADHD amongst other behavioral issues.
Gina G.
Riverhead, NY
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a mother of two boys and I absolutely love being a caregiver. I have been taking care of people of all ages for many years now. I specialize in private home care. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and reliable. I can provide excellent references upon request. Please feel free to give me a call, I would love to meet...
Chantelle J.
Riverhead, NY
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have done private in home cases for about 5 years. I've done toileting, bathing, food prep, housekeeping, meds, doctor appointments, grocery runs. I've also worked at two health agencies as companion and one of those were for special need individuals . I'm CPR/ first aid certified . I'm very good with kids , I'm a peoples...
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I have 4 years of experience of caring for elders in their home & nursing home setting. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Laundry, & housekeeping. I have my license & car. I have my CNA, I'm CPR & first aid certified. I have also worked with special needs.
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I love to help people . Kids, seniors citizens, special needs individuals. I've had experience with all. I'm very good with holding conversations and making everyone comfortable and open up and making our time together enjoyable.
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I have been a caregiver for children of all ages for 16 years. I am currently a Teacher's Assistant in a special education preschool. I have worked with children ranging from infancy to 15 years old including those with special needs. I have experience working in a classroom of 6 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 months...
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Hello, My name is Laurie and I have over 30 years of experience as a nursing assistant/home health aide/companion. I have worked with special needs children. I am CPR certified. Please feel free to view my detailed profile under Elder Care and contact me with any questions you may have. I live in Moriches.
Malcolm M.
Riverhead, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Full Time Companionship House Keeping And Meal Prep
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Very Friendly energetic and experienced in healthcare prior experience in special needs care and fall and safety prevention Personal growth training for my BSN RN
Jayla S.
Mattituck, NY
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
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Hi, I live in Cutchogue and have worked with children for 15 plus years. I have also worked with children with special needs for 10 years. I also have had pets all my life and have pet sat for 12 plus years. I am off during the school holidays and summer time. My schedule is very flexible. I just got my Masters in education and...
Linda G.
Calverton, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher/ Experienced Child Care Provider Available For P/t Position
3.0
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Hello! I am a mature, responsible and caring Preschool Educator/ child care provider. Also a mother of two grown daughters. I hold an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, and am a Certified Day Care provider. My experience ranges from p/t babysitter to F/T nanny. I have cared for children from infants through teens,...
5.0
"I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive...
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Lisa H.
Cutchogue, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Responsible And Loving Mother Of Three Adult Children.
5.0
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I have been employed by the mattituck/cutchogue public school for the past 4+ years in their special education department where I work closely with students with special needs.
5.0
"Our family was visiting the North Fork from California, and Lisa babysat so we could have a night out while our kids were in bed. She arrived after bedtime, but I would have felt extremely comfortable with her...
Reviewed by Adam A.
Tyler J.
Manorville, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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For almost a year now I have worked with someone who has a developmental disability and some physical disabilities. I have also babysat since I was 12. Additionally, I was a caretaker for someone with dementia for a short period of time as well.
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In addition to caring for 3 Grandparents and my Mom during illnesses, post surgeries, from 2013-2008 I was a
Direct Care Counselor, caring for mentally disabled adults, providing personal care,
hygiene, health, happiness and well being.
I was also Activities Coordinator-Head Teacher in a Sensory Classroom of 12 Individuals...
5.0
"Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended. She is now a part of our family...."
Reviewed by Myles T.
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In my career as an English/American Sign Language Interpreter I worked with children who were Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am pursuing a degree In Graduate School and so far I have studied about all disabilities and the importance of early intervention with children who are disabled. I love working one on one with children of all...
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I have been babysitting for 10 years now and have always loved children. Additionally, I am fully vaccinated and will be getting my booster when it becomes available. I am currently applying to graduate school to get a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with the hope of focusing on Children's Psychology!). I am naturally very...
5.0
"Isabelle is lovely, warm and lighthearted. She connected w my two boys easily and quickly so they felt safe before my husband and I went out for the evening. Clearly, Isabelle has experience with kids of all...
Reviewed by Vera N.
3.0
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Hi, My name is Hendrik. I'm 29 and south African. I love swimming and the outdoors but I'm also a big geek and love books and gaming. I have been working in the care industry almost 10 years and have had such an amazing experience from taking care of infants to being a companion for seniors. My grandparents have both dementia...
5.0
"Hendrick is a capable and a dependable, trustworthy worker. He is both a fast learner and very courteous. His mood is always up, he is very engaging and very articulate.
In short, I was fortunate to find...
Reviewed by Carl Daniel R.
Amy H.
Speonk, NY
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Mother Of 2, Available To Care For Your Children Anytime!
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Hi, I'm Amy. I have 2 kids, ages 23 and 15. I am available overnights everyday. I currently work at a school with a child one on one with special needs a few hours a day. Smoke free, my house or yours.
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Hi, I would like to introduce myself. I live in Cutchogue and have worked with children for 15 plus years. I have also worked with children with special needs for 10 years. I also have had pets all my life and have pet sat for 12 plus years.
I work with a local school from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during September to June. I am...
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My name is Emily and I have been the lead teacher in small special education classrooms for 5 years. Prior to being a teacher, I worked with children in the special education setting as a 1:1 aide and teacher's aide for 5 years.
I currently work in a Long Island public school as the teacher in a K-1 classroom! I have an...
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My name is Alison. I started homecare 10 years ago. since then, I started working at the hospital because I loved everything about the work I was doing. I am an aspiring nurse. I have continued my education not too long ago. with going back to school and being a mom, I think homecare is a better place for me to be. I am...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverhead, NY
Linda G.
5.0
I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in my daughter's formative years....
- Care member
Lisa H.
5.0
Our family was visiting the North Fork from California, and Lisa babysat so we could have a night out while our kids were in bed. She arrived after bedtime, but I would have felt extremely comfortable with her watching them while they were awake too. Lisa is an excellent communicator, She's someone...
- Adam A.
Elizabeth T.
5.0
Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended. She is now a part of our family....
- Myles T.
Isabelle T.
5.0
Isabelle is lovely, warm and lighthearted. She connected w my two boys easily and quickly so they felt safe before my husband and I went out for the evening. Clearly, Isabelle has experience with kids of all kinds. She was very responsive and shared updates during the evening.
- Vera N.
Hendrik J.
5.0
Hendrick is a capable and a dependable, trustworthy worker. He is both a fast learner and very courteous. His mood is always up, he is very engaging and very articulate.
In short, I was fortunate to find him.
- Carl Daniel R.
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Ratings for Riverhead, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Riverhead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.