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Rachael W.

Southfields, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in group homes where the clients had developmental disabilities, autistic, deaf, blind, mute etc.
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Highland Mills, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
I have more than 10 years of working with special needs children and teenagers. For example: enteral feedings, administering medications via different routes. I take pride in taking care of all client's needs not just medical.
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Experience Babysitter for Special Needs Children

Monroe, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I love working with special needs children. I've worked with special needs children as a teachers aide in NYC public schools, worked with children in Orange Ulster Boxes after I moved from the city to orange county. I currently work with a 4-month-old, in Goshen. I work three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you...
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Highland Mills, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with the elderly for over 25 years. I have worked with people with dementia, aphasia, Parkinson's, cancer, Alzheimer's and mental health disorders I've been there for the end of life stage. My passion has always been the elderly and the ill. I've had experience working in nursing homes and working privately for...
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School Monitor For Special Students @ MWCSD

Central Valley, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
My experience as a school monitor and a health care provider for elderly and special people makes me a better person. As a monitor at the school I make sure that students are focused on their tasks. My experience as a health care provider helps me more to love what I'm doing. I treat and help my patients the way I want to be...
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Warwick, NY

1.0(0)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Emma. I have been in childcare for over 8 years. I will be graduating in December 2019 with my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education. I am planning to earn my Master's Degree is Special Education. I absolutely love kids. I am kind, calm, and very responsible. I have open availability and...
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Arden, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
SUMMARY An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
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Highland Mills, NY

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Kaitlin and I am 28 years old. I love being outdoors and spending time with animals and family. I have 6 years of experience being a full time nanny. For 3 years, I took care of a 5, 8, and 11-year-old girl with CP, epilepsy, and global delays. For 3 years I took care of a 7-month-old, who was born deaf. He is now...
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Goshen, NY

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$22/hr
Hi I'm Veronica, I have over seven years of experience working with children as a daycare teacher and my current role as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), I bring a strong background in early childhood education and specialized support for children with disabilities. My passion lies in helping children thrive in nurturing,...
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Middletown, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...

Natalie N. says "Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our...

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Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
34 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
For over 30 years, I've found great joy in caring for children of all ages. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I am patient, friendly, easygoing, have a love for laughter and an empathetic approach. I communicate...

Care Member says "We hired Hope to fill in and babysit our 7 month old; she was very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. She took the extra initiative to reach...

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College Student

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
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$48/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...

Laura F. says "Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!"

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VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

New City, NY

5.0(0)
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$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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Part-time Caregiver Available

Buchanan, NY

5.0(0)
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$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)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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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Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. ., I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3 yr. My experience includes infants and special needs. My goals are to keep...

Melissa R. says "Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an...

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Teacher Assistant

Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule. I started working with kids when I started working with the board...

Care Member says "Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"

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Beacon, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Briyah! I have experience providing one-on-one care for individuals on the autism spectrum, including non-verbal children and young adults with higher support needs. I've worked as both a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and a private caregiver, offering consistent, compassionate support tailored to each child's routine...

Patricia B. says "Briyah is reliable, compassionate and calm when dealing with children/individuals with special needs. She forms respectful bonds with those in her care....

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Special Needs Caregiver

Garrison, NY

5.0(0)
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$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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of January 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Chester, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cassie W.

Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and...

- Natalie N.

Hope C C.

We hired Hope to fill in and babysit our 7 month old; she was very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. She took the extra initiative...

- Care member

Nancy A.

Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!

- Laura F.

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