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Christine C.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...

Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...

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Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested

Tim K. says "Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own...

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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hello my name is Gabby, I am a junior in college! I have been a caretaker for young children from the ages of 0-12. I also worked at playgroups summer camp as a counselor for children ages 2-8. My brother also had special needs as a toddler so I also have lots of experience in this area. I am also in the honors program at USJ...

Geoff P. says "Gabby watched our son this past july/August and was really good with him. We were sorry to see her go back to school so soon. We'd highly recommend her to...

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Hi

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy kind and loving I like caring for people with special needs because I have learned so much from working with people with special needs I'm looking for a job that is close to my home and early morning I started caring for people with special needs many years ago I have family...

Victoria V. says "Norma was amazing with my son. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She was reliable, punctual and great with communication. I felt so comfortable,...

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Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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Caregiver With A Big Heart

Huntington Station, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have worked in childcare for 20 plus years as a CDA as well as after school care; I started at 13,( remember those days??!!) babysitting for neighbors and reffing soccer for the younger kids as well as instructing teens I martial arts. I have multifaceted experience with children, and adore them. Everything from hugs to games...
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Centereach, NY

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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Nights And Weekends

Holtsville, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
visiting physician
transportation
+ 1 more
My name is Leanne and I am passionate about providing care and support to kids, people with special needs and seniors. I have always had a natural empathy and understanding for those who may require extra assistance in their daily lives. I am patient, compassionate, and dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of those...
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Negotiable And Kind

Huntington Station, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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East Northport, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I am a former educator with over 11 years experience teaching grades k-8. I've worked with kids k-12, as well as birth-2 for many years throughout high school and college in formal settings such as preschools and informal settings such as babysitting. I have worked with students with special needs across multiple settings,...
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Centereach, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am a sophomore in college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I hold an active NYS EMT-B certification as well as BLS CPR certification. I am offering childcare, pet care, and household services. At 13, I began volunteering at a summer camp for children with special needs and life threatening illnesses. From 17 to 19, I...
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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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Helping Hands

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
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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Hauppauge, NY

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Brentwood, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Huntington Station, NY

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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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Brentwood, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Johanna Nichols. I just moved to AR from NYC. I have 8+ years of childcare experience. I have experience working with children from ages 3 months - 17 years old. I have experience working with children who have special needs. I am CPR certified and I have worked in healthcare for 6 years as a nurse assistant...
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Farmingville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2026

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

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

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

Christine C.

Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she...

- Ramya S.

Mary C.

Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like...

- Tim K.

Gabriella B.

Gabby watched our son this past july/August and was really good with him. We were sorry to see her go back to school so soon. We'd highly...

- Geoff P.

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