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Carolyn R.

Stony Brook, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special education teacher for 12 years. My experience is with people of all ages and disabilities. I have been a teacher for 17 years and worked as a nanny for 10. I can tutor, teach, care for, and be companion to any type of person. Contact me if youre interested!
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Get To Know Me!!

Stony Brook, NY

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm Arianna. I know how much trust it takes to let someone care for your child and my goal is to make you feel completely at ease. I have four years of childcare experience, including 1. 5 years as a nanny for a toddler and a newborn, as well as experience with special-needs care. I'm patient, gentle, and focused on each...
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Stony Brook, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion. With 14 years of experience caring for my special needs brother, I provide reliable, patient, and calm care for up to four children. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training certifications to ensure a safe environment for all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I...
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Stony Brook, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Jenna I absolutely adore children and I really enjoy helping out in any way needed. I have taken care of a wide age range of children from infants&toddlers to pre teen. I also have experience in special needs care. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, carpooling, errands and grocery shopping, swimming...
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Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...

Liz B. says " I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very...

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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Karen. I'm looking for a full-time caregiver position supporting individuals with special needs, but I'm open to part-time as well. I have over 15 years of experience working with people with cerebral palsy, autism, and other developmental challenges. I help with daily living tasks, medication management, and social...
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Nanny/babysitter

Holbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I work at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind for you....

Carrie Y. says "Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We...

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Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs and Hospice care. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well...

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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Babysitter

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...

Mila C. says "I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there...

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Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.

Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...

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Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(0)
from
$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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Part-time Care Giver

Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
visiting physician
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)
from
$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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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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$26/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 seven 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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Middle Island, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Central Islip, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lake Grove, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an experienced mother of 4. My girls are older now and I miss the younger years. I would like to help out other families who need childcare, I remember the days. I am currently a 1:1 aide in a school district working with special needs children. (6 and 7-year-olds. I will be available in July through the summer to...
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I'm Looking To Work A Child Care Position In The Mornings/afternoon's, I Have Of Lots Of Experience!

Farmingville, NY

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and empathetic I like working with kids because it's a great way to stay busy and help out parents with busy work lives I'm looking for a job that I can do morning/ afternoons at while I'm off from school I started working with kids when I was very young watching my...
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  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of May 2026

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

Felicia C.

I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We...

- Liz B.

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.

Karen D.

Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to...

- Carrie Y.

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