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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cross River, NY

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Cross River, NY

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Allison L.


Cross River, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

5.0

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Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 20th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...

Recent review:

5.0
My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!

Reviewed by Abaz N.

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I have a brother with autism and bipolar disorder. I'm his care taker. I have also worked with kids with special needs focusing on independent living, personal hygiene, motor skills, speaking and more!
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Cara D.


Mount Kisco, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Senior, Elementary Education Major, Babysitter

5.0

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My name is Cara and I am a full time 3rd grade teacher during the school year. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am now 29-years-old. I have worked with children of all ages (from 1-month-old and up). I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs, ranging from autism-spectrum...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls...

Reviewed by Rebecca M.

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Gina M.


Pound Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Mom Of 2

5.0

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I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby...

Reviewed by Care member

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Carla M.


North Salem, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello Everyone!! My name is Carla and I am 28 years old looking for a full/part time nanny job! I have been a camp counsler and baby sitter for about 12 years now! I love working with kids! My goal is to make everything fun and magical for kids. Arts is definitely my speciality when creating activities, exploring outside,...
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Melissa B.


Bedford, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, I am available now for children in homes with no sick family members. Experienced with all ages of children and a proponent of structured activities and the outdoors. I am a college level coach and also have led private lessons in my sport with special needs populations. Additionally I have volunteered through the...
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Sarah M.


Somers, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Experienced Nanny

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I have been caring for children since a young age. I am a teacher as well as child care provider. I have over 10 years teaching experience. I have always been passionate about children and not only caring for their needs but being part of and creating a fun loving environment for them to be in. I have been a babysitter, a nanny,...
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Melissa B.


Bedford, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello, I am available now for children in homes with no sick family members. Experienced with all ages of children and a proponent of structured activities and the outdoors. I am a college level coach and also have led private lessons in my sport with special needs populations. Additionally I have volunteered through the...
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Shannon F.


Brewster, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Patient Positive Sitter

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I am a positive hard working 22-year-old. Although I am young I am very mature and independent. With no social media I choose to live my life for me, privately and happily with my friends and family. I have experience in a child care setting as well as nannying and babysitting. Ages I have worked with vary from 2 months to 16...
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Arielle S.


Stamford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Stamford Babysitter Available Part-Time

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I have been babysitting since 2005 to the present. I worked at an after school program as a cooking teacher. I love cooking food that is healthy and also that the kids would love to eat! I have worked as an assistant teacher for 5 years at a Sunday school, with first graders. I also have volunteered in an organization where I...
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Marcia D.


Mount Kisco, NY

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

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Trauma and Critical Care experience Registered Nurse. NY educated and trained. Multiple state licensed including California. ACLS, BLS, PALS and Trauma certified. Empathetic, caring and respectful.
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Vanessa S.


South Salem, NY

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

I am All Perfectly, And Wonderfully Made

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Hi, my name is Vanessa. And I an 42 years old and I'm currently looking for some work in my neighborhood. Something to keep me busy in the mornings, Kids are special to me, especially having a grandson with special needs.
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Liana H.


Purdys, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Somers Babysitter

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I am a full time social worker available for evening and weekend babysitting. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience as well as special needs experience.
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Laura R.


Brewster, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/caretaker Available All Week

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Hello! I'm Laura. I've been a behavior specialist for 5 years at Devereux NY Cares, a behavioral center for children with special needs. While there I've worked with kids ages 5 to 21 on the autism spectrum. I have recently earned my degree in communication disorders from SUNY New Paltz, and am working to go back to graduate...
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Laura R.


Brewster, NY

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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In my first year of college I received the opportunity to work as an aide for children on the autism spectrum. I spent the next four years gaining experience at my job, attaining my TA certification, and earning my bachelors degree in communication disorders. My studies have given me a strong background in many populations with...
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Alexandra E.


Stamford, CT

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Live- In Nanny!

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I'm an experienced live-in nanny/caregiver, caring for up to 7 kids, 6 with special needs, primarily caring for an autistic teenager. I love kids and I'm good with them with a focus on gentle parenting and teaching them about the world around them and how to thrive in it. I'm also great at housework such as cleaning, cooking,...
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Emily A.


Bedford Hills, NY

$15-25/hr

Full Time Nanny Or Baby Sitter (experienced With Children With Autism)

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I have an awesome older brother who has autism that I have babysat and watched since I was a teenager. I also used to babysit for a family with two younger children who both had autism. Watching children with autism is an awesome experience and you are always learning new things.
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Alexandra E.


Stamford, CT

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Hello, I have a years worth of experience being a live in full time nanny and caregiver to a family with multiple special needs kiddos.

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Hi My name is Isra, I am a 27-year-old CPR certified nursing student. I've been working with kids for 8 years ranging from infants to 16-year-olds. I have my own transportation. I can also help with laundry, light housework and cooking. I am reliable, energetic and efficient. I would love the opportunity to work with you and...
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Debbie O.


Ridgefield, CT

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a registered nurse experienced at caring for special children and adults. Flexible to travel to secondary residence.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cross River, NY

Allison L.

5.0

My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!

- Abaz N.

Cara D.

5.0

Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls (ages 5 and 2.5), we wanted someone to provide education, fun and structure. Cara's...

- Rebecca M.

Gina M.

5.0

I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby park. She kept my baby so happy. Beyond that, she helped me further by running errands...

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