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Ally W.'s Photo

Centereach, NY

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My passion is caring for those who need it most, children and special needs, with my education of psychology and child development my goal is to enhance and relieve the lives of every family I work for with application of who I am, my experience, and my skills based in child development. In addition to life experience in care of...
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Reliable ,caring And Patient.

Islip, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20 years working with special needs children from ages 5 thur 21 . With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Saint James, NY

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
light cleaning
errands
Supporting the well-being and independence of seniors is my true passion. With three years of experience, I provide compassionate, reliable care tailored to your loved one's unique needs. I hold a college degree and have completed First Aid Training. My services include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and medical...
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Negotiable And Kind

Huntington Station, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping Cooking and Other household needs. I worked with kids with special needs on and off for 2 years. Also worked for project excel during summer of 2023 for a camp counselor position.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Bohemia, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a passionate and experienced caregiver with weekly daytime availability while my children are in school. I hold a master's degree in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities and have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 12 years old. My background includes classroom teaching, early...
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Hauppauge, NY

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Jennifer K.'s Photo

Hauppauge, NY

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$30/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jenn, I've been a nanny my whole adult life. I also have cared for elderly with special needs
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Helping Hands

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Brentwood, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi my name is Sharron I'm 31. I've been looking after children from the age of 13. I'm very good with kids. I have also worked with some kids that have special needs with the day cares I have worked in. I'm friendly caring responsible. I love to do arts and crafts, take the kids outside, teaching children through play, im not...
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Brooke D.'s Photo

Huntington Station, NY

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I would make a wonderful nanny because caring for children has always been my passion. With three years of hands-on experience, I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages, from infants to preschoolers. I spent a year in a daycare supporting little ones from birth to age 4, and I currently work as a special needs...
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Stephanie C.'s Photo

Farmingville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
For the past 20 years I work with special needs kids in the sachem school district. I am patient and loving. I also have been a personal asst. for a young adult with special needs. I have raised my two sons and they are both young adults with career jobs now. I would love to come and be an asset to your family.
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Nice To Meet You!

Northport, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Chelsea and I'd love to work with you. I have experience caring for infants, people with special needs, and I am CPR certified. I am currently in graduate school studying psychology and I feel that my education in early childhood development and psychology helps me be more present and patient with the kids I care for. If...
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Central Islip, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Veronica and I'm a very trustworthy and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience with children and adults with disabilities. I have worked in group homes and have had several private cases.
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Amber S.'s Photo

Oakdale, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amber and I'm a 19 yo student living in Oakdale, NY. I don't have experience being paid for child care but I have always loved to be around to protect younger ones and have experience being a mentor for them throughout my school years. I have experience working with special needs child and volunteering to work...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

East Islip, NY

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have a passion for working with children and have experience with children of all ages, including special needs children. In the past I have worked at Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities as a day habilitation specialist where I would plan activities outdoor and indoor to encourage growth, time out in the community,...
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Fun Caring And Loving Nanny

Islip, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, Im 23 and i've been babysitting/nanny since I was 12. Ive had experience with twins, special needs, infants/toddlers and multiple kids. I have done house errands and drove children to school/activities. Very excited and eager to help where ever help is needed!
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HHA

Bay Shore, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hello my name is Reina. I'm HHA and have 3 experience years with ASD child. I love work with child and help you.
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Stephanie S.'s Photo

Farmingville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Experienced & Loving Mom Offering In-Home Infant Care Hello! I am a proud mother of 2 grown 1 school-aged child with special needs. With him in school during the day, my mornings and early afternoons are wide open, and I am excited to open my home to care for your little one. While I don't hold formal certifications, my...
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Amanda P.'s Photo

Selden, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Amanda! I have experience working with special needs. I have worked in an elementary school for special education kids. I have been a one-to-one for special education and I also used to work on a mini bus for special education!
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Compassionate & Experienced Private Caregiver

Central Islip, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
began caring for individuals with special needs in December 2006 and have been committed to providing compassionate, dependable care ever since. I understand how important it is for families to feel confident and comfortable with the person caring for their loved one. I am respectful, empathetic, and dedicated to meeting each...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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