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Isha K.

Flushing, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Isha and I have two years of experience with childcare. I have volunteered in a daycare, worked as an after school youth worker/counselor, and even worked as a summer camp counselor. I have experience with kids with special needs such as autism and ADHD, and I love being able to nurture kids to be the best they...
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Erin A.

16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.

Michelle V. says "We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow...

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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Melis W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Las Cruces, NM where I worked at A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley since 2016 as a Director and Workshop Coordinator as well as a high school theatre teacher at Las Cruces High School. I have worked with all ages ranging from 2 through 17 years old. I have experience working with,...

Tulay W. says "Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike. "

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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Hayley W.

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...

Maureen M. says "Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the...

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Nicole C.

Educated Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...

Care Member says "We hired Nicole as an after school nanny for 2 years when my son was 2-4yo. She is very reliable, professional and patient with my son. She is also very...

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Mattie N.

Part-time Care Giver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
*updates: Hi & Thank you for the inquires. I am currently available for part time care and/or date nights/ special 1 time occasions. A couple weekdays are possible but very limited at this time. Caring after my own nieces and nephews is where I began childcare in my teens. I have experience with children from birth-teens....

Kelly M. says "Mattie helped look after and transport our kiddo from school to his OT appointments two times a week for entire the school year. She was prompt, reliable...

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Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Specialized care
respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Caroll K. says "I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible,...

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Madeline C.

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....

Susan K. says "Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the...

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Wynee V.

Full-time Caregiver

Bronx, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Wynee (like Winnie the Pooh). I'm a 30-year-old fun, responsible, and loving individual with a passion for working with children. As an older sister, I gained valuable experience caring for my siblings. I've also worked as a counselor for a summer youth program at a daycare, caring for children from newborns to...

Kalena G. says "She has excellent energy and a natural ability with kids, don't let her small stature fool you. My son who is two listened to her ! She is playful and...

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Natalia R.

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Ozone Park, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Ashley R. says "Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with...

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Aiona R.

Special needs caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Aiona, I have 17 years of experience working with special needs individuals and I am also a parent to a child with special needs. I have been First Aid and CPR certified. I am also experienced in properly administering medications. At my previous jobs I was in charge of the fun activities. I organized and...

Scott G. says "We hired Aiona to watch our 24-year old son who has autism and is non-verbal for an almost 3 week period. She is terrific and knew exactly how to work...

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Myriam M.

French Nanny

New York, NY

4.3(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Good afternoon, My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development. Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10 years. Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...

Sarah S. says "Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.45/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 Flushing, NY

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

Erin A.

We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful...

- Michelle V.

Samantha L.

Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand -...

- Care member

Shareeda R.

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy!...

- Gloria R.

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