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Hello. I am a singe 60-year-old female non smoker looking for caregiver employment. I've worked with the elderly and special needs community most my life. I have 3 grown children.. 1 with special needs and I have 2 grandchildren. Thank you in advave..
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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I have worked with children most of my adult life. I am the mother of 4 grown children the youngest being 23. I was employed at Wading River Elementary School and Just Kids in Ridge. I am currently a nanny in the am. I enjoy sports, crafts, reading and games. I have tons of patience and a great sense of humor.
Hi my name is Donna I have been in the medical field for 30yrs I am a former CNA I have worked in Nursing homes, Group homes, Intermediate care facility and private homes. I am a compassionate caring person and always willing to help and learn more about specific needs.
Hi! My name is Lucia, I am 24 years old. I am very flexible, accommodating, responsible, and hard-working with a passion for childcare.
I have over five years of experience with children of all ages, and I hold a medical certification that has trained me in CPR, first aid as well as basic medical training for different...
I am a certified home health aide, and a a mother of two older kids with special needs. Autism and ADD/adhd experienced along with severe anxiety . I'm great with animals, and looking to care for others. 22 years experience..
I have raised my own almost 10-year-old with autism and have learned a lot! I also nannied for a very cool preteen with Asperger's syndrome. In 2005 I cared for a baby with a birth defect that required her to be in a brace for proper leg bone development. All of these experiences touched my heart and I learned so much. The...
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
home modification
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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...
Myles T. says "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...
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- $28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi, I'm Luiza! An East Hampton local with 8 years of babysitting experience. I recently graduated with my masters in mental health counseling from SUNY Buffalo and am home for the summer before I start my full time work as a therapist. I am looking for a position starting end of July until end of August.
As a therapist that...
Care Member says "Luiza is all you want in a sitter. She is punctual, friendly, helpful, easy and great w kids and professional in every way. My daughter loves her!"
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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From 2008-2006 I was a
Teacher for Special Needs Children.
I dealt with/taught Separation Anxiety (both child and parent), Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Art and
Music Therapies, Personal Hygiene,
Language and Number Concepts, Community Integration.
From 2006-1999 I worked at a Montessori school.
I was a Teacher for Special...
I have raised 2 children, now adults. I have been a Special Needs Teacher for private schools for children as well as a Teacher of mentally/physically disabled adults. I am a Home Health Aid for Elderly/Medically Infirmed clients
I was born to be a caregiver. Resume upon request.
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Nanny and child care provider and member of the Suffolk County Childcare Council . I have cared for, educated, and nurtured children ranging from 6 months to 13 years.
I provide a loving, stable, safe environment where children are treated as family, and trusted respectful relationships are developed with...
Care Member says "It’s a pleasure to recommend Kathy, who has been a wonderful caregiver for my child over the past year. From the beginning, she created a warm and...
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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Hi, I hope you are doing well! I am seeking a summer time nannying position. I graduated from SUNY Oswego in May of 2024 with my bachelors degree in Childhood Education. I am a NYS Certified Teacher. I am currently working as a permanent substitute in an elementary school in the Patchogue Medford School District. I have been a...
Bill H. says "Madelyn came to my home and looked after my cats while I was away. She came by at least a couple of times a day to feed and check in on them. Madelyn also...
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- $30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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...
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...
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a certified CNA with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate and reliable care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I assist with daily living activities, medication reminders, mobility support, and companionship. My goal is to ensure comfort, dignity, and a positive environment for every person I care...
Transportation
errands
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
I bring a lifetime of caregiving across all ages and stages, with professional experience in senior and special needs care. While working for Independent Group Home Living, I supported individuals who were non-verbal, medically fragile, and unable to care for themselves, providing direct personal care, mobility assistance, and...
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- $25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Viviane, I am 47 years old and have been working as a elderly caregiver throughout my college years in my home country of Switzerland.
I moved to the US 24 years ago. I have worked for a family in East Hampton taking care of their elderly parents. I am looking for night shift work as my kids have gotten older....
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- $25/hr
7 years experience
With a wealth of experience as the eldest among six & being a youth summer camp counselor since I could work, caregiving has become not only a foundational aspect of my skill set but also a profound passion that I have nurtured over an extended period. I began to nanny at the age of 16, & have consistently provided long-term...
Working with special needs , ALS, dementia , blind an quadriplegic people , help with personal higiene , bath , cooking , transfer with hoyer , tube feeding , administer medication. I'm very patience , honesty , animal lover and can learning routine faster . Fully vaccinated and working as a CDPA.
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.17/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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Special Needs Caregivers in Riverhead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Elizabeth T.
Beth was amazing. She was kind and caring to our mother in her last few months. She is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommended....
- Myles T.
Luiza P.
Luiza is all you want in a sitter. She is punctual, friendly, helpful, easy and great w kids and professional in every way. My daughter...
- Care member
Kathleen H.
It’s a pleasure to recommend Kathy, who has been a wonderful caregiver for my child over the past year. From the beginning, she created a...
- Care member
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