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Bellie T.

Your All-around Big Guy

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...

Shpresa B. says "Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during...

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Josep D.

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
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Mark P.

Elmhurst, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Experienced medical staff and worked in operating room as neurophysiology's technician. Worked with surgeon during operation and monitor patient's somatosensory and motor evoked potential responses during surgery. Motivated and enthusiastic educator with a strong desire to foster a cohesive student learning atmosphere....
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Hanifah B.

Elmhurst, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have several years of experience in childcare and supporting children with diverse needs. At International Institute for the Brain (iBrain), I worked closely with children with autism and neurological disabilities, assisting with communication devices, daily activities, and co-treatment sessions with therapists. My background...
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Adelina N.

Home Aide

Elmhurst, NY

from
$19/hr
Most of my lifetime I've worked in helping others and maintaining an organize environment. I'm willing to face any challenges, as a mother I'm very caring , willing to learn and have a good relationship with my patients
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Eliza O.

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...

Elizabeth S. says "Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during...

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Claire A.

Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I am currently a speech language pathologist at NYC. I do have my own private practice and have availability to take on additional speech therapy clients (child-adult). I graduated with my Masters in Communication Sciences and...

Star K. says "I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I...

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Andre T.

Astoria, NY

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
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Tyler C.

Fun 24 Year Old Male

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings! My name is Tyler, and for years I have cared for a variety of beautiful individuals all across the spectrum. Growing up with Aspergers, I did not experience the mentorship and support that I needed to thrive. My struggle helped me to develop and resource what I now offer to others: deep, kind, and holistic...

Blake R. says "After meeting Tyler on a dairy farm, I invited him to support a healing retreat outside of Denver entitled, "Humans I Trust : Summer Camp". I say without...

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Cassie D.

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Woodside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...

Lauren E. says "Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food...

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Michelle C.

Friendly, Flexible And Professional.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Friendly, flexible and professional health care. Over 25 years of healthcare experience within a professional setting and private setting. Willing to work your schedule.

Wayne E. says "She is the best. Takes pride in her work"

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Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...

Gaitri P. says "Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical...

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Danielle A.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With And Without Special Needs

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, Thank you for taking time to read through my profile. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a loving, sweet, passionate, fun, energetic, date night babysitter*. I love to cook; healthy meals are my specialty. I have experience in caring for children from the ages of 2 months to late teens. I also have experience...

Maria K. says "Really great with my kids. My son asked for her the next day because he missed her. I have a 4yr and 5 month baby."

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 36-year-old living and working in New York City. For the past 2 years, I was working as a SETSS provider where I provided individual support to children with disabilities. While I am teaching part-time right now, I also enjoy other opportunities to work with children. It is most important to me to...
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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$150/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Mary Rose P.

Certified General/Special Education Teacher Seeking Part-time Employment

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. I am also working as an Assistant Coach for the Youth Wheelchair division of New York...

Marisol A. says "I was very cautious of who I would hire to watch my 11 year old son who has autism. I felt it had to be someone very patient and had knowledge of the...

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Kerry T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...

Lewis T. says "Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and...

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Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

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Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

Valerie B. says "Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

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Olawale E.

Forest Hills, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...

Stu C. says "Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who...

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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.60/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 5.0

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Elmhurst, NY

Special Needs Child Care in Elmhurst, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Bellie T.

Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our...

- Shpresa B.

Eliza O.

Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was...

- Elizabeth S.

Claire A.

I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived...

- Star K.

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