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Angelina P.

Have A Place In My Heart For People With Disabilities

Nassau, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in the human service field sense I was 18 and prior to that growing up my family always worked in that field also grew up helping take care of my grandfather who had a sever brain injury and behaviors. This field comes natural to me and something I am compassionate about. I also have a 6-year-old who's disabled and...
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Deborah A.

Carefiver

Nassau, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I am a Registered Nurse with almost 20 years experience, many of them working with patients with special needs, as well as have experience with my own child and family mbers with special needs.
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Mary L.

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Rensselaer, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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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Karin T.

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

Valatie, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients, hospice, as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.

Carolyn S. says "I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until...

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Megan G.

Averill Park, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm Megan - your go-to babysitter for fun, safety, and smiles! I'm First Aid and CPR certified, so your little ones are always in good hands. With experience as a youth soccer coach and a teacher aide for children with special needs, I know how to connect with kids of all ages and abilities. I bring boundless energy, a...
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Karissa K.

East Greenbush, NY

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Current pharmacy student on rotations looking for weekends/night care. Experience with general caregiving as well as with special needs children and children with type 1 diabetes.
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Megan G.

Averill Park, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I am an energetic-fun loving person with 1 year working with children with special needs. I am very active and love to do crafts!
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Kelly D.

Home Care Assistant For Children, Special Needs, And Elderly

Valatie, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors has been my lifelong passion. Over the past decade, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate, reliable care that empowers families and improves the daily lives of those I serve. My approach is rooted in patience and a detail-oriented focus, ensuring I truly...
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Meryl T.

East Greenbush, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
My interests include being outdoors, reading, exercising, animals and volunteering. I have been babysitting for approximately 10 years for children of all ages. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I currently work with families and children and have experiences with infants and children with special needs. I am available weekends...
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Alison M.

Preschool Teacher With A Heart For Children After-School Nanny With A Passion For Early Learning

Old Chatham, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ali, and I'm a dependable, and experienced early childhood professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience working with children from infancy to 6 years old. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have spent the 3 years as a preschool teacher, where I create developmentally...
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Jessica S.

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello. My name is Jessica. I have 10 plus years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...

Debbie F. says "I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

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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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Misty L.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
as a mother of a child with adhd, odd and ddmd, and autism I have a lot of experience with special needs kids. I also have been a big part in caring for my nephew with asd, spd and developmental delays! I have worked for doctors, dentists, Police officers and people off all walks of life. I treat the kids as I would my own with...

Jarret S. says "Misty was great. She initially impressed me by texting me the day before with a series of questions about my son - everything from his schedule to whether...

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Hayleigh R.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Ann H.

NYS Retired Teacher. Special Needs Care Experience

Slingerlands, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mom of two, grandmother of three, sister of special needs adult and school teacher 25+ K-12. Love to be with adults/children/toddlers/babies. I am organized, good sense of humor, can transport, make simple meals, light pick-up, organize activities, help with schoolwork/tasks/errands, computer savvy with online learning...

Bert And Holly T. says "Anne is the best! Difficult to say enough good things! She anticipates needs and is extremely bright! My wife adores and trusts Ann. When...

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Crystal S.

Babysitter

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional,...

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Crystal S.

Senior Care

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
dementia
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
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Jenna G.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Judith S.

Experienced Nanny Availale

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Austin B.

Fostering Your Child's Growth, Emotionally And Intellectually!

Troy, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
I was raised by my adoptive mother from birth. My mother did foster care and very quickly in my life. I became involved in that as well I spent most of my early teens, helping my mother take care of and raise a variety of different children. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. I have also...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Nassau, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Nassau, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mary L.

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.

- Jaclyne M.

Karin T.

I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple...

- Carolyn S.

Jessica S.

I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years .

- Debbie F.

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