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Michelle M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Buchanan, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Lake Peekskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...

Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

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Babysitter With Pediatric Medicine Background

Cortlandt Manor, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Cait! I'm a medical support professional with 10 years of experience in multiple specialties. I started a family 5 years ago and now that my children are in school, I am looking to rejoin the workforce. I most recently worked in Pediatric Neurology and am very comfortable caring for children with special needs. I have...

Amy N. says "We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was super patient with...

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Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!

Care Member says "Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Special Needs Caregiver

Garrison, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
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Experienced Special Ed Teaching Assistant

Yorktown Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Experience with Theraputic equipment feeding. Seizure disorder Worked with students with cerebral palsy Down syndrome, autistic. Work in Ardsley school district for 18 years. Reliable, responsible, Careing and patient. Also a background in childcare 60 credits from westchester community college in early childcare 20+ years...

Marian T. says "Lisa is amazing. She has a great work ethic and is dependable,reliable and always punctual. Lisa has worked with my son for over 12 years and he...

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VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

New City, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Congers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have 2 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 2 children at a time. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles with...

Care Member says "She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how warm her...

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I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...

Gayle M. says "Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes...

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Full/part Time Care Giver

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...

Leilani D. says "Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking...

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Yorktown Heights, NY

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...

Laura C. says "Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and...

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Fort Montgomery, NY

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$30/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love working with people of all ages and all needs. From senior care to child care to special needs care, it is my passion. I am hardworking , honest and trustworthy.
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Im Specialized With Austic Children-Nursing Assistant

Ossining, NY

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$18/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I'm currently working with special needs children and elderly patients. Im looking to work some additional hours on weekends or afternoons. My experiences: Colostomy care, trachea care, administering enema, Hoyer lift, chair lift and over head lift, some heavy lifting, monitoring vitals signs and glucose levels,...
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Pets Are Like Children! I Am A Petter Sitter Who Treats Your Pets Like Family !

Stony Point, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 10 years plus of animal care experience. I love all animals! Friends , neighbors, and clients. Trust me with their animals! I am very trusting and care for your pet like they are my own! I am a dog groomer and I also am a pet sitter and walker! I usually fit in walks or visits in between my grooms, which is why I prefer...
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Meet Candice

Shrub Oak, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Candice! I have experience babysitting children for roughly 5 years now and absolutely adore children. I have experience babysitting infants to grade school children, as well as children with special needs (autism). During my high school years I was involved in the preschool program and took classes on early...
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Senior Care

Tomkins Cove, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
Hi! I'm glad you're looking at my profile because I have a lot of experience and education. My paid experience is working primarily with people with special needs, spanning from infancy to very old age. I raised my own daughter who has down syndrome and is now doing very well. I helped take care of my mother who had dementia and...
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Pomona, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 7 of my own kids and 3 adopted. 25 years of experience and love children. I believe in gentle parenting and helping children become independent and curious about the world around them. Helping them to be authentic and creative. I am also familiar with Autism and other special needs.
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Peekskill, NY

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$35/hr
8 years experience
I am experience caregiver I work in The hospital handle eldery and pediatric unit different cases total care of elderly , youth, teens, infants toddler, I am certified nursing assistant own transportation clean drivers license can cook healthy food reliable can do light housekeeping non smoker
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Experienced, CPR-Certified Babysitter With 8+ Years Of Care & A Background In Psychology

Cortlandt Manor, NY

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Randi, a babysitter from Cortlandt Manor with 8+ years of paid experience caring for children from infants to teens. I'm CPR certified, professionally trained as a lifeguard, have my own mode of transportation, and always prioritize safety, fun, and a nurturing environment. I recently graduated Penn State with a degree...
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Tomkins Cove, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Degree in recreational therapy, strength based approach. Kind, empathetic, attentive, and energetic!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Buchanan, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Roxanna L.

Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny.

- Sabrina W.

Caitlin N.

We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was...

- Amy N.

Susan D.

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

- Care member

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