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Yaphank, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi families! I'm Christina! A caring, reliable, and experienced childcare provider with over 10 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant, including working with children with special needs. I'm patient, trustworthy, and responsible, and I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I'm happy to help...
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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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Moriches, 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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Part Time Caregiver

Ridge, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mother of two with a passion for working with individuals with special needs. I'm currently searching for a part time job during the week. I have three years of experience working with adults with disabilities in a group home setting, and seven months in community habilitation with the agency FREE. Recently I've started...
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Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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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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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Manorville, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
For almost a year now I have worked with someone who has a developmental disability and some physical disabilities. I have also babysat since I was 12. Additionally, I was a caretaker for someone with dementia for a short period of time as well.
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Patchogue, NY

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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Farmingville, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
I am currently working for a high school as an assistant to special needs students. I have worked with students with all kinds of disabilities. Also I have worked part time with a special needs student through an agency. I drive them in the car to appointments and extra activities of there choices I cook clean and help Bath...
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Available Weekdays And Or Weekends For When Parents Have To Go To Work Or Go Out.

Middle Island, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
Experienced child care with 2 young boys, 1 with special needs. I have a full time job managing a business. I attend school daily. I am currently in college looking forward to get my degree in social work.
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Part-Time Babysitter

Patchogue, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello parents! My name is summer, I am 25, and I am currently looking for full time work as a nanny. I have babysat for a few families over the years, some I was with full time. The ages of the children I watched range from 2-15. I have also watched children with special needs. Over the past few years I have been working full...
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Mastic, NY

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
I have 11 years experience with PCA, Companionship, and Home Health Aide. I have worked with seniors that has been diagnosed with Diabetes, Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Amputation, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease. I have also worked with individuals that are mentally disabled and special needs, I have an 5-year-old daughter that...
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Ridge, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
companionship
Hello! My name is Lachia, and I have over 10 years of experience as a Direct Support Professional. For the past 8 years, I've worked in a 12-bed residence, where I provide comprehensive care including bathing, dressing, feeding (including G-tube), medication administration, and the use of medical equipment such as the Hoyer...
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Stephanie C.'s Photo

Farmingville, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Wading River, NY

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
Hello there! I have many years of experience working with every type of population including the elderly and special needs .. I've worked in workshops for people with disabilities.. group homes for people with special needs and private home care with occasional overnights for the elderly. I can give you plenty of references. I...
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Sitter Who Has Experience With Special Needs

Sound Beach, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience caring full time for children with learning, physical and or emotional disabilities. I also have experience with hearing impaired and can sign. I am currently a care taker for a 3-year-old boy who requires physical therapy, occupational therapy, special...
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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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Nanny/Special Needs Caregiver

Wading River, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked with children most of my adult life. I am the mother of 4 grown children the youngest being 23. I was employed at Wading River Elementary School and Just Kids in Ridge. I am currently a nanny in the am. I enjoy sports, crafts, reading and games. I have tons of patience and a great sense of humor.
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Happy To Help!

Port Jefferson Station, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I would love to help someone who is in need and be apart of your family. I've had the experience of working with a child who was ADHD and was autistic. My goal is to make someone feel special and love them unconditionally. This job is very rewarding. Ive experience many different family members with disabilities.
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  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2026

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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.

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.

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