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Amanda M.

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$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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Future Spanish Teacher

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for five years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated. Currently I'm a Spanish teacher at a High School but I have experience with all the ages. I...

Care Member says "Sharon has cared for our 10 month old daughter for the past few months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is warm, energetic, and reliable, and...

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Special Needs With No Training Required

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
Helping friends/family with special needs family members has made me realize that often additional time is needed that cannot be provided by working families. I can help you with this. I don't have any specific training but if you need help/respite without medical skills I'm the one for you!
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Special Care

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with add, adhd, autistic, mental retardation, mental illness and elderly I am very warm and caring
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been working with kids, ranging from newborn to 13 years old, for the past 8 years. From babysitting, to being a daycare teacher throughout college, to now working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism. I am a University at Buffalo graduate with a bachelors in both Psychology and Sociology. I currently work...
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Nanny For Children Of All Ages

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 15 + years of experience with children of all ages (in schools and in home setting)..~ including high-functioning Autism, Aspergers) I am looking for work during the week anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. I am available for PART time work I also have general office skills, can assist with light...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
One of my previous jobs included working in an ABA Life Skills classroom at Bay Shore School District
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Behavioral Technician And Certified TA

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello, all! I am a caring, compassionate, and reliable behavioral technician and teaching assistant with experience in facilitating and promoting learning and behavioral interventions for children with ASD. I am currently pursuing my Registered Behavioral Technician certification, and I have a passion for working with those...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am currently a pediatric nurse and was a nursing assistant prior. In my career we work with all different types of disorders as there is no limit in the population we care for!
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
I am well comfortable caring for children and / or teenagers with physical and / or mental disabilities.
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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Hi families! My name is Maddy, and I am a 20-year-old college student at Sacred Heart University. I am currently studying history with a minor in psychology, with hopes to become a secondary education teacher one day. I love to work with children and have experience as a coach at Give It Your All Sports, a Safe-T-Swim swim...
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Fun Sitter

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have babysat for family friends neighbors and coaches who all have 2 or 3 children. Last year, I babysat for my neighbor who had 2 children and one had special needs. I got them off of the bus, made sure their homework was done and on nice days would take the boys outside to play in the yard. My coach's children were younger,...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Diana, 31 yrs old and a lovely mom of two. I work as part time school bus driver in Suffolk, experienced with preschoolers elementary and special needs. I grew up in a big family where my great grandmother lived with us until 103 yrs old so I absolutely have a heart and passion for...
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Avid Prospect

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My experience with children includes assisting in first grade classrooms, babysitting, and also child development courses through my psychology minor. I am primarily available on weekday evenings and weekends. I also assist special needs adults on weekends as needed. I also help with meal prep, light cleaning, help with pets,...
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Summer Sitter

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Nikki, I have 15 years of experience babysitting. I am a special education teacher looking for a summer job. I have experience with children of all ages and including those with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling.
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am, currently working for the same family for 10 years. Unfortunately the family is moving to Virginia. I watch , two sets of twins. One set is 8 the other set is 10. I have, been working with them since they were born. My duties are preparing meals for them putting them down for bed doing laundry we go to the library I play...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have experience with different age groups, even some special needs (ADHD); I've done volunteer for couple of years in the kids ministry at my church, I have sponsored little in big brother big sister and I have four nephews and three nieces who I help with during date nights. I'm easy going, patient, kind. Love sport's...
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Helping Hands

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Unexpectedly, I had to take care of an extended family member. With minimal experience, I learned to bring her back to Health I had to advocate for a woman with special needs. Know when to call an ambulance. Know when to call a Doctor Know when an attorney was needed for being declined for a rehab! Wrapping it with her coming...
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Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.79/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Sharon M.

Sharon has cared for our 10 month old daughter for the past few months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is warm, energetic, and...

- Care member

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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