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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hastings on Hudson, NY

The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Hastings on Hudson, NY

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Rachel W.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
5.0
"My kids love when Rachel comes, and they go to sleep punctually under her care."

Reviewed by Sara C.

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Dianne L.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$30-36/hr5 yrs exp

Retired Respiratory Therapist

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I have experience with infants with special needs. Special needs with tube feeding and ambulatory care. Experience with children with ADH ADD. Trained with CPR and First Aid.
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Michelle B.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a positive, energetic and very reliable person. I recently graduated college with a bachelors in Elementary education and a minor in special education. I am a certified elementary teacher in West Virginia and am currently working on my New York certification. I have worked as a camp counselor in a special needs summer...
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Debra A.


New Rochelle, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Giver

5.0

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Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life. Non smoker, own...
5.0
"When Debra first started working with my dad who had mid stage Alzheimer's at the time, he was independent but needed help with many things. She was always patient, caring and compassionate making his days fun,...

Reviewed by Claudia G.

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Shannon K.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long...

Reviewed by Diane C.

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Sara R.


Bronx, NY

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available/vaccinated

5.0

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I have babysat for children ages ranging from 7 months to 13 years old. I am an Occupational therapist working in an elementary school for 6yrs with students 4yrs old up to 11 years old of all abilities. I am very comfortable with special needs children. I have also worked with elderly clients who have suffered from strokes,...
5.0
"Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her."

Reviewed by Sarah H.

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Waheeda K.


Bronx, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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I have over 12 years of experience. I am a reliable, compassionate, trustworthy and patient private caregiver who is very knowledgeable caring for elderly and special needs patients. Adept in meal preparation, personal grooming, maintenance of the household, administering medication and just building an overall strong bond and...
5.0
"I needed a last minute caregiver for my mom and could not have asked for a better person for the job than Waheeda. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough and has an amazing energy. She brought her own...

Reviewed by Tiffany H.

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Natalya W.


White Plains, NY

$26-41/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter For Evenings/Weekends

5.0

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Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
5.0
"Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our...

Reviewed by Anne L.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

5.0

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I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Reviewed by Alistair B.

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Charisse J.


White Plains, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor/After School Care

4.8

(6)

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Hello, my name is Charisse. I am a Teacher by Profession only seeking occasional babysitting. I am a loving, sweet and nurturing person. I have a true passion for working with children. I reside in Westchester County. I have an outstanding driving record and I own my own vehicle. I have been teaching for 16 years in Westchester...
5.0
"Charisse is wonderful, and any parent would be lucky to have her care for their children. She helped us for two weeks with our 1st-grader son, in a calendar gap between camp ending and school starting. Though...

Reviewed by Benjamin T.

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Amanda F.


Purchase, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experience

5.0

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Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

5.0

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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
5.0
"That's she's very organized and cares about the kids.Truthfully she puts the kids needs before anything she loves them with all her heart and is very playful. My kids love her, unfortunately we had to move but...

Reviewed by gigi L.

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Carly G.


Yonkers, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
5.0
"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or...

Reviewed by Trina M.

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Antoinett F.


Mount Vernon, NY

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Producer

5.0

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I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
5.0
"That Antoinette is dependable and on time ..."

Reviewed by Stacy R.

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Luciana Paula P.


River Edge, NJ

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend

5.0

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I am a creative, responsible, reliable, friendly, and fun nanny who has over 6 years of experience in child care as well as experience in recreation with kids and teens. I also have experience driving kids to school or other activities and a degree in early childhood education. I am still interested in continuing my studies with...
5.0
"Luciana was so wonderful and sweet with our baby (who was not at all easy to care for!). She was responsive and professional and I would absolutely hire her again."

Reviewed by Care member

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Iyanna B.


New York, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

5.0

(4)

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I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
5.0
"I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process...

Reviewed by Tat B.

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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works...

Reviewed by Karen S.

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Kiara R.


Englewood Cliffs, NJ

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

5.0

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.
5.0
"Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable."

Reviewed by Nadia W.

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Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

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I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies ... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."

Reviewed by Esba P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hastings on Hudson, NY

Rachel W.

5.0

I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child wandered off from his parents accidentally fell into the water very quickly. I was impressed...

- Ellen E.

Debra A.

5.0

Debra took excellent care of my husband.

- Kim K.

Shannon K.

5.0

I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long walks with my four kids. With our kids, I trust her just as much as I trust anybody in my...

- Diane C.

Sara R.

5.0

Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her.

- Sarah H.

Waheeda K.

5.0

Waheeda was totally reliable, extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.She took care of my brother-in-law who got progressively worse from a fatal disease. He had limited mobility at first but became bedridden. He was very difficult to attend to. Waheeda was a saint. She also stayed when...

- Stephen S.

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Ratings for Hastings on Hudson, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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