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Jennifer C.

Part-time Care Giver

Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
hospice services
dementia
Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.

Emil R. says "Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be...

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Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
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$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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Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 20 yrs exp. Working W&W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs, Hospice care and more. I can assist w/all Home Care needs & Light Housekeeping. I am a great cook (had a catering business ) love to feed my clients. Clean Drivers license as well as a clean background...

Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...

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Mount Sinai, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a mom to 9 children 2 are special needs. My oldest is 21. I have a 20 year career in EMS and am retired. My training ranged from EMT, Dispatcher, and EMS instructor. My job had many different aspects of it, including NICU and PICU high risk transports. I adored my job but also loved taking care of children.
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Hauppauge, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I love to help assist anyone that needs the help, from the elderly, the sick or the the special needs. I have a son who is special needs he Is 18 and severely Autistic and non-verbal. I have alot of experience with Dementia and Alzheimers from seeing it first hand and helping assist with my family members. I would love to help...
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Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Patchogue, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a Mom of three grown children and have taken care of other people's children while I was home raising mine. I stayed home for many years and took my neighbor's children in while they went to work. I fed them and took them off and on the bus. I volunteered at the New Interdisciplinary School while my children went there; it...
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Middle Island, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have babysat for many family friends over the years of all ages. I also have experience with special needs children from working summer camps at a school, NSSA. I have teaching experience and the required degrees.
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Hauppauge, NY

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
hi my name is sophia I am 18. I have 4 years of child experience, I have worked with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I am comfortable with potty training, diapers, I have experience with special needs children. in the fall I am going to attend mercy university. I leave on September first so a full time summer position...
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Helping Hands

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Central Islip, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a health education teacher in a school district in Long Island but coming this fall, I will be looking for a 4x a week position to full time nanny. Before my career, I was a nanny for 2 families of twins. Since then, I have had about 7 other families I have worked with ages ranging from newborn-12 from care. com. I also...
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Middle Island, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
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...
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Experienced, Eager, Patient, Neat And Flexible

Miller Place, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Colleen, I am 51 and I am an LPN for the past 13 years. I have worked in the area hospitals on the adolescent psych unit, pediatric unit, med surg unit and in the ER. I worked many years doing private duty cases, with the elderly, I started to volunteer at a nursing home when I was just 12. I worked as a nurses aid...
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Brookhaven, NY

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$17/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Christine I am 24 years old and I am good with kids and am also able to handle kids with special needs. I also have my CPR and first aid certification from the from the American heart association which includes CPR and first aid for children and infants as well. I worked in an elementary school for two years as a...
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Smithtown, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a 21-year-old college student studying to be a childhood special education teacher. I currently work as respite for a 13-year-old autistic child but, I am trying to gain experience with children with varying needs. My skills include CPI and CPR training, I am good at positive redirection and avoiding meltdowns. I also have...
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Kind, Caring And Loving

Patchogue, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I am a certified phlebotomist and was raised with a handicapped sister. I'm very capable of caring for special needs.
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Holtsville, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
My name is Megan and I am 23 years old! I am currently a PreK teacher at NIS, a school for children who have learning disabilities. I got my early childhood/ childhood degree from SUNY Oneonta and completed it in 2021. If you have any questions please feel free to message me!
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Bayport, NY

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a former corporate Sr Manager, current college student & mom of 2 special needs kids, and 1 very sweet fur baby pup. I am capable, safe, trustworthy, and reliable. As a parent I remember how terrified I was simply driving my newborn son for his 1st dr visit, let alone having a stranger take care of him while I am not there....
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Patchogue, NY

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience working with children for the past 6 years as well as helping my mother care for my 2 younger brothers growing up. I am a TA at a private school for special needs children and have been employed through this field for almost 7 years now. I have a love for children and try to have as much fun and flexibility as...
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Central Islip, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) with several years of experience providing quality care and support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, ensuring safety, and building positive relationships with...
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  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Selden, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jennifer C.

Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if...

- Emil R.

David L.

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...

- Maureen R.

Elise H.

Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits....

- Care member

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