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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Brittney S.

Brittney S From NY

Briarcliff Manor, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Brittney! I am a senior care provider. I am a graduated practical nurse who is a very reliable, patient, and caring person who has 10 years of experience caring for others. I have experience working with ADHD, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia & diabetes cases. I have worked with...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Brittney as a home health aide for your service. Since August, 2014 until her move, she has helped my mother, Rose tremendously,...

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Melissa M.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...

Adam B. says "Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable."

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Lori E.

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

Hartsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Alistair B. says "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...

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Catherine I.

Elder Care, Child Care

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
*CHHA, CPR, AED * I recently moved to Westchester County from NJ. 5/22 - present/ Spring Valley NY For almost 3 years, I've been taking care of a wonderful woman who has macula degeneration and recently hearing loss. duties: Dr appts, cooking, tidying up, meds, shopping, hygiene, exercise, and companionship. 7/2012 - 4/2022...

Mary A. says "Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun...

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Stephanie B.

Tarrytown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...

Kavita A. says "I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire...

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Natalya W.

Experienced Baby Sitter For Evenings/Weekends

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Anne L. says "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...

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Suzette T.

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...

Gokce S. says "I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at...

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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Anita D.

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...

Dora R. says "I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love...

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Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Cesar A. says "Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and...

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Amanda V.

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.

Riley C. says "I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is...

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Lanisha S.

Great Babysitter Available For You

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Good day families and friends I will have some availability over the Christmas break starting this Friday 12/20-12/31. Please reach out if you are looking for care. This is ONLY for the break. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor...

Care Member says "Lanisha was able to help me out very last minute. She was very punctual, respectful and understanding as my appointment took longer than I had scheduled...

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Rebecca H.

Drama Teacher Seeking Afternoon Care/Tutoring Work

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...

Care Member says "Rebecca was a wonderful caretaker for our three kids (3, 5, and 7). School pickup, after school activities, homework help, play dates and everything in...

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Michelle G.

Bronx, NY

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I have experience caring for people with special needs such as cerebral palsy, mental and physical disabilities, and cognitive disorders. My duties include interacting with patients, assisting with their hygiene, and taking them to their day programs. I am HHA certified and I am currently seeking a position as an elderly...
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Melissa M.

Experienced Babysitter

Westwood, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with children of all ages from birth to teenagers. I have a sibling with special needs, so I am very experienced with children with special needs. I have worked for an infant and toddler development center for 4 years. I am currently a Middle School Teacher for...
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Maria H.

Companion, Caring For The Elderly And/Or Special Needs Children.

Bronx, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maria. I have experience with the elderly, Dementia, and Alzheimer's patients, caring for the sick and disabled as well. I help with bathing, meal prep, companion, laundry, errands, medication management, housekeeping, etc. I've worked with families long term, on care, and outside recommendations. References...
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Ayantoye A.

Bronx, NY

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Am experienced working with kids, especially kids with special needs. I have been working with kids with special and its my passion to assist them to live their life.
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Alyssa W.

Bronx, NY

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I consider myself to be compassionate, creative, energetic, and patient. My experience started as a teenager babysitting to work as a preschool for special needs. Which is how I found my passion. Helping indiviuals with special needs children and teens gives me joy because seeing the smiles when they find...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.71/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Dobbs Ferry, NY

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

Tracey G.

Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years...

- Alayne G.

Brittney S.

I highly recommend Brittney as a home health aide for your service. Since August, 2014 until her move, she has helped my mother, Rose...

- Care member

Melissa M.

Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable.

- Adam B.

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