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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 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Mount Vernon, NY
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I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins.
For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...
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"Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day...
Reviewed by Roni M.
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I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
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"We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime...
Reviewed by Elizabeth M.
Melissa M.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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...
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"Hello everyone, I hired Melissa to take care of my 11 months old daughter for 5 days in Manhattan and I was fully satisfied with her services. She is a lovely lady who deeply cared about my daughter. They had a...
Reviewed by Stephanie M.
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**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
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"She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She...
Reviewed by Marwan H.
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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,...
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"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.
Shannon K.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
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"I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long...
Reviewed by Diane C.
Elizabeth B.
New Rochelle, NY
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Children Bring Out The Child In Me. I Love Little People.
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My 10 plus years experience in the Medical Field for all ages, I am able to assist and tackle an emergency or an controlled environment. I am a Paramedic in NYC and continuous edicuation is a obligation. Providing assistance and help for the need is a purpose that I made as a career.
I have worked with Early Childhood...
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"Finding Elizabeth was a true blessing. She's punctual, responsible, luminous, and our daughter just adores her. She not only takes great care of our child but also respects our household rules and culture. We...
Reviewed by Dario D.
Giselle R.
New York, NY
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a certified trained Nanny with Medical studies as an LPN. I have more than 20 years of experience. I am CPR- AED- First Aid certified in infants, adolescents, adults and elderly. I am bilingual English and Spanish. I am also available for late evenings, weekend and date nights with advance notice. I have lots of experience...
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I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 21-month-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring.
I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
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"We hired Rosemary through Care.com when our nanny was off one day and she was able to help us in a last minute pinch. We contacted her the day before we needed care and she was very responsive in...
Reviewed by Kate M.
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Hi! I am a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education. I am patient, responsible, energetic, and caring. I have experience in working with children with special needs and have spent over four years caring for children at local churches and working in Summer Youth Programs. It is my passion to work with kids because it...
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"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and...
Reviewed by Christopher D.
Andre T.
Astoria, NY
$24-36/hr
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My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
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Hello there! My name is Ashley and I have had approximately 14 years of experience working with children. I began my experience tutoring elementary-aged children when I was in middle school. My experience grew as I began to babysit throughout my high school years. While I was pursuing my undergraduate degree, I worked as a...
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"Ashley is wonderful! Tons of experience, and it shows. I am totally at ease when she is babysitting, and my daughter adores her. "
Reviewed by Taran L.
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Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world.
For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...
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"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"
Reviewed by Hannah B.
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Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training.
I am...
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"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"
Reviewed by Care member
Bora Z.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience
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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...
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"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 could work with her. Our son misses her so much and so do...
Reviewed by Ornela G.
Nakite A.
New Rochelle, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Care member
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Hello!
My name is Arushi and I am a college graduate who has great experience in the field of childcare as well as pet care.
Child Care:
I've worked with children of all ages as a tutor, a babysitter, and an after school counselor for over 5 years now. I have also worked with a special needs child closely for over 2 years....
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"I had a lovely experience with Arushi for both my daughter and my son. She was above our expectations and was able to beautifully take care of our children. She was friendly, punctual, and dependable which...
Reviewed by Jennifer R.
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Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
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"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In...
Reviewed by Ashley M.
Gabriela M.
New York, NY
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Gaby Currently I'm Working As A Para Professional And I Love Working With Kids!
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, and kind hearted.
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around and as someone who wants a career in working with kids this helps improve my experience and helping others as well with child care.
I'm looking for a job that helps with experiences.
I started working...
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"She’s the best babysitter ever I had her babysit my kids for years until I moved I would hire you again in a heart beat."
Reviewed by Emily N.
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I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
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"I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process...
Reviewed by Tat B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Vernon, NY
Viana V.
5.0
Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day of the children and what they are doing. This allows me to feel like I am still with...
- Roni M.
Mariana A.
5.0
We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime routine, and cleaning up/organizing the toys they played with. Our daughter warmed up to her...
- Elizabeth M.
Melissa M.
5.0
Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable.
- Adam B.
Nicole T.
5.0
She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...
- Marwan H.
Sara R.
5.0
Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her.
- Sarah H.
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Ratings for Mount Vernon, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Vernon, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.