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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Vernon, NY

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Mount Vernon, NY

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Jazzia F.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a personable, mature, patient, dependable, and energetic person. I pride myself of being valued by my employers for my professionalism, dedication and excellent judgement in their establishment for the past 7 years. I enjoy teaching and working with children, because I love to see them thrive and grow in every aspect of...
5.0
"Ms. F is a loving caring lady. She works well with children of all ages including children with physical and emotional disabilities. I have the pleasure to work alongside of Ms. J for 2 years. Her personality,...

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...

Reviewed by Amanda F.

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Kiara R.


Englewood Cliffs, NJ

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

5.0

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.
5.0
"Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable."

Reviewed by Nadia W.

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Marysa P.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professionally Fun & Caring Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Compassionate and dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience as a paraprofessional, babysitter, and head teacher. Proven expertise in providing exceptional care and support for children, including those with special needs. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Certified in CPR...
5.0
"Marysa is amazing with my boys, and they LOVE her! She was always willing to go above and beyond for my family. "

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Kayley L.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$15-24/hr3 yrs exp

Kayley

5.0

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Hi! My name is Kayley and I'm from the North Jersey area. I am 21 years old and have worked and been around children most of my life. I am currently working as a Special Needs Pre-k teachers aid, which I have been doing for 3 years. With me, your children will be safe and as happy as they can be! I am a fun and loving person and...
5.0
"Kayley was/is so wonderful with my 3 kids. She is responsible and follows any instructions given. My kids love when she babysits because she plays with them or watches movies and allows them to have fun! If...

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Aminata K.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Who I Am

5.0

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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....
5.0
"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 there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was...

Reviewed by Jemi J.

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Ana H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
5.0
"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to...

Reviewed by Liza F.

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Rafael B.


Astoria, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Chef And Caretaker

5.0

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I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
5.0
"Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael. "

Reviewed by Julie H.

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Shannon K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 5 years. I am available for part time and full time work. I have experience with children with special needs and medical disabilities.
5.0
"Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye...

Reviewed by Loretta L.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Great Babysitter Available For You

5.0

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I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor at a local church and a babysitter for two young girls. I've worked as a nursing assistant at a pediatric center for medically fragile children as well as becoming a paraprofessional working with special needs...
5.0
"I have been so fortunate to have Lanisha helping me with my 8 month old twin babies over the last few months. Lanisha is an extremely engaging sitter, and has a positive, happy attitude that my babies...

Reviewed by Janine C.

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Nakite A.


New Rochelle, NY

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...
5.0
"Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way...

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Juana P.


Port Washington, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...
5.0
"Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly...

Reviewed by Amanda Z.

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Sara R.


Bronx, NY

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available/vaccinated

5.0

(2)

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I have babysat for children ages ranging from 7 months to 13 years old. I am an Occupational therapist working in an elementary school for 6yrs with students 4yrs old up to 11 years old of all abilities. I am very comfortable with special needs children. I have also worked with elderly clients who have suffered from strokes,...
5.0
"Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her."

Reviewed by Sarah H.

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Reviewed by Camille M.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

5.0

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Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
5.0
"Beatriz was amazing with my boys (6 and 4). She kept them active and entertained for hours and they were always begging for her to come back. Responsive, polite and a good role model. I had her babysit on...

Reviewed by Jamie W.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

5.0

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I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly. Annette has a natural knack for looking...

Reviewed by Leif G.

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

5.0

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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
5.0
"That's she's very organized and cares about the kids.Truthfully she puts the kids needs before anything she loves them with all her heart and is very playful. My kids love her, unfortunately we had to move but...

Reviewed by gigi L.

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Tiasha R.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

5.0

(1)

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Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Vernon, NY

Jazzia F.

5.0

Ms. F is a loving caring lady. She works well with children of all ages including children with physical and emotional disabilities. I have the pleasure to work alongside of Ms. J for 2 years. Her personality, her upbringing, her higher education and her experience make her a great candidate for...

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Riley M.

5.0

Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and solutions to caring for the kids. He...

- Amanda F.

Kiara R.

5.0

Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable.

- Nadia W.

Marysa P.

5.0

Marysa is amazing with my boys, and they LOVE her! She was always willing to go above and beyond for my family.

- Care member

Kayley L.

5.0

Kayley has done a wonderful job taking care of our 1yr and has been on-time and dependable. She is super friendly and attentive with our girl, and we feel confident recommending Kayley anytime!

- Jonathan T.

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Ratings for Mount Vernon, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Vernon, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.