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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rockville Centre, NY
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
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"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...
Reviewed by Melissa G.
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I am a responsible, energetic psychology graduate student attending LIU. I am looking for local families that need a part-time sitter. I have class at night but am available in the mornings. I am the blanket-fort-making, cookie-baking, Disney-loving, made-up-game-playing babysitter that your children will ask for! I am willing...
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"Hired melanie to watch my 2 year old son and 2 month old. She is very reliable, nurturing and the kids love her. She was able to teach my 2 year old sign language, numbers and even Spanish. Definitely worth...
Reviewed by Daniella H.
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I work full time as a speech therapist in a special education school. I have been working with special needs children for 7+ years. I enjoy working with this population and it has been extremely rewarding.
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I have grown up with special needs family members and classmates. I am familiar with down syndrome and autism. My passion for special needs children came in elementary school. In elementary school, the special needs children, most of which were down syndrome, were able to join regular classrooms for half of the day. I enjoyed...
Gina S.
Rockville Centre, NY
$20-50/hr
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I've worked with special needs children for over 22 years in my local school district as a special needs aid. I'm passionate about helping those in need and find fulfillment in seeing the kids learn and grow over time.
Lorrie P.
Rockville Centre, NY
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, Caring And Compassionate Mom With Personal Experience
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First off I am NOT professionally licensed or trained to deal with children with any kind of disability. I am "life trained". I have a 14-year-old son who has Autism, ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Speech Delay and Allergies. I also have a 6-Year-old nephew with a Speech delay. My experience is vast and varied as army...
Kelly L.
Rockville Centre, NY
$55/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching students with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based on...
Ashley B.
Rockville Centre, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have worked with Special Needs children for about five years now. I have been a Teacher's Assistant in the Bethpage School District for five years in the Special Education Program. I have worked in the classroom as an overall TA and also as a one to one. I am also in my Master's program for Special Education 1-6 and Childhood...
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Hello, my name is Ana, I love to spend time with kids doing educational and fun activities.
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Hi parents! My name is Sophia, and I'm looking for a family to connect with! I've been working with children since about my freshman year of high school which already feels like forever ago. I worked closely with the special education department at my high school and helped to create a theatre program specifically for students...
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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and a creative person who has approximately 7 years of working children. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Previously I was a Teacher's Assistant in the Bethpage School District working with Special Needs children. I...
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Hi! My name is Caroline and I am 19 years old, currently attending Villanova University. I have many areas of experience with kids including Tops Soccer (a nonprofit organization that teaches special needs children to play soccer), my own soccer training program with girls ranging from 9-12 years old, lifeguarding, and...
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Hi, I am a registered nurse with 30+ years of pediatric experience. I started my nursing career working in the neonatal intensive care unit. I love kids! I have experience working with children of all ages- including infants. I have experience working with special needs children. I am currently working as a nurse for a pediatric...
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Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching children with special needs. During my teaching experience, I learned and applied various teaching and behavior management strategies based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. I have learned to differentiate my teaching to enrich all types of learners based on...
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Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching children with special needs. This experience gave a broader perspective on teaching functional life skills and behavioral strategies while in the community setting. These are skills that I can apply within my work. I love and enjoy helping and working with others to...
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My name is Gina. I'm 52 and I am a proud mother of 2 children who are now 24 and 27. I've worked in my local school district for 20+ years as a special needs aid and have absolutely adored the job. I am currently seeking something new to fill my free time with. I am passionate about caring for people and I have plenty of...
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I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
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"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have...
Reviewed by Brad C.
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I'm a Nys certified teacher assistant with 10+ years of experience. Also work with special needs individuals.
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"Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend...
Reviewed by Tatiana F.
Jaely M.
Valley Stream, NY
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
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"Jaely is an amazing care giver. She goes above and beyond to make sure my children are safe, comfortable and happy during her time with her. I absolutely recommend her to any family. "
Reviewed by Leslie M.
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I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience.
Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs.
I also have experience with administering and managing medications.
I am an outstanding multitasker and...
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"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost...
Reviewed by Nadia A.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockville Centre, NY
Alexandra O.
5.0
I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!
- Melissa G.
Melanie D.
5.0
Melanie is amazing. I hired her this past summer to be a "counselor" to my seven year old son in lieu of sending him to camp. We are high risk for Covid in our household so I was looking for someone who could be very responsible about wearing masks, washing hands and keeping distant outside while...
- Elana B.
Shareeda R.
5.0
Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through the challenges that getting older...
- Brad C.
Shenelle S.
5.0
Shenelle takes care of our daughter, she plays with her and makes a lot of creative art works (painting, Christmas decorations...etc). Our daughter Jade loves her and asks us to see Shenelle again. We recommend Shenelle at 100%
- Tatiana F.
Jaely M.
5.0
My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future.
- Monique C.
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