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Alexandra R.

Latham, NY

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$16/hr
I've been a BT (behavioral technician) for about 3 years now working with autistic children in their home to help with a wide range of skills 1:1. I've been a PreK teacher for 8 years now with a year of experience with infants. Believe me I've seen it all so nothing surprises me. I'm the type of teacher/caregiver that is more on...
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Angela D.

Patience, Compassion, And Kindness Are My Strongest Skills.

Latham, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have been working with children for 35 years either in hospital settings, daycare, schools, or their homes. I have worked in self-contained classrooms as a TA (laid off due to CoVid). I then worked as an Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children and loved that job. My degree is in Psychology with child behavior as...
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Dana J.

Latham, NY

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$20/hr
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
I have several years of hands-on experience working with children, including those with special needs, and seniors. My compassionate and patient nature allows me to build strong, trusting relationships while providing personalized care and support. I am skilled in creating engaging activities for kids, supporting developmental...
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Nicole F.

Part-time Babysitter Available.

Latham, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Nicole, I'm 24 years old and currently working as a Registered Nurse in New York City. I'm CPR certified and have over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Statistics, which has helped me better understand child development...
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Dana J.

Part-Time Caregiver

Latham, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a passionate, caring individual with a deep love for helping others and making a difference wherever I can. I am the proud mother of three wonderful young children who inspire me daily to lead with love, patience, and resilience. Raising my kids has taught me so much about what it means to nurture, guide, and support...
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Cuwani C.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
'm a childcare provider with over 10 years of experience, including the past 8 years working in schools. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and have a deep understanding of their unique developmental needs. I'm patient, calm, and creative, with a talent for helping children feel safe and...

Care Member says "Cuwani was warm and wonderful- the kids took to her immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and I would happily rehire!"

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Mercedes G.

Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes

Cathy O. says "Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit...

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Janay R.

The Fun & Responsible Second Mom !

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello guys ! My name is Janay and I consider taking care of children as a lifestyle rather than a job because I love them so much. I have 8 years of experience inside and outside of family , including special needs children. I am currently enrolled in school to become a teacher , as I study early childhood education and child...

Eric A. says "Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable."

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Marisa W.

Special Education Teacher

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...

Lindsey A. says "My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and...

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Judith S.

Experienced Nanny Availale

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...

Alitza S. says "Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

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Tanika Y.

Fun Friend Til The End!

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Tanika Y from Albany, Ny I am 37 yrs young and absolutely love caring for children! I'm fun loving.. energetic.. self driven and absolutely enjoy being a caregiver. I'm looking ro make some extra money. So I thought why not try doing what I love most of all. I have 15+ years of experience in childcare. Currently I have my CDA...

Care Member says "I hired Tanika to take care of my 15 year old girl, 12 yr old boy & 2 yr old baby girl & she’s absolutely amazing. She was hired as an employee but we...

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Megan N.

Full Time Care Giver

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...

David N. says "Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and...

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Judith S.

Special Needs Nanny

Albany, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Tanith B.

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

Cohoes, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...

Nikki S. says "Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

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Caitlin M.

Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...

Dan M. says "Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"

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Hayleigh R.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. For the past five years, I've dedicated myself to providing engaging and supportive childcare. In the beginning of 2021 became a house manager/nanny caring for three children, two who had special needs that I homeschooled . I hold current CPR Training. I am patient, creative, and love...

Sarah B. says "HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super...

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Sophia G.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...

Rachel G. says "Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

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Jennifer E.

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

Watervliet, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
My name is jen I am A certified teacher assistant. I have worked at afew elementary schools with the pre-k and kindergartens. One of the elementary schools I worked at I doing one on one with a 4th grader who is autistic. I have experience with special needs children as well. I also have experience with the elderly. I was taking...

Sandra I. says "Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice."

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Mary L.

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Rensselaer, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Mary. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old off and on. I'm certified in CNA, HHA, and I'm a teacher's assistant for special needs. I have 8 years experience in dementia and 10 in special needs.

Jaclyne M. says "Mary has done wonderful with our girls, they really listen to her well. My older 2 love having her daughters here to play as well."

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Jenna G.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jenna, and working with kids is my greatest passion! I have 6 years of babysitting experience with both neurotypical and neurodivergent kiddos. I also have one year of experience working at a preschool for children with special needs (many non-verbal). I currently work with a 9y. o. and a 12 y. o., both with...

Meghan F. says "Jenna is the sweetest! She is kind, dependable, responsible and fun. My children Love when she babysits! She gives all her attention to the children,...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of December 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Latham, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cuwani C.

Cuwani was warm and wonderful- the kids took to her immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and I would happily rehire!

- Care member

Mercedes G.

Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is...

- Cathy O.

Janay R.

Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable.

- Eric A.

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