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604 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Allison K.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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I am a bilingual special education teacher currently working in a third grade class. I used to work at a camp for kids with special needs and volunteered with the Friendship Circle and best buddies to provide companionship for children with special needs. I also used to tutor a young boy with special needs through an after...
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Maxine C.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

5.0

(2)

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Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens,...

Reviewed by Carla B.

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Lendy S.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Special Needs/ CNA With A BS In Health And Human Services

5.0

(2)

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I am currently employed at HHC was employed at Nursing Facility for 16 yrs I have one on one recreation activities experienced. I am an experienced CNA/Recreation Aide. I have experienced as Medical Assistant/Physical Therapy Aide. I have experienced with ID/DD population as a Community Habilitation Counselor, DSP and can...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lendy is a wonderful, caring woman. She is always concerned with her client's needs and treats each person according to their particular need and request. Lendy is funny, friendly, smart and is extremely...

Reviewed by Carol Ann R.

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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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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Melissa H.


New York, NY

$75-100/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I have been working with children and young adults with Special Needs for over 10 years now, teaching for over 20. As former teaching fellow for students with special needs, certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, and teaching at the Quad Preparatory School, I am uniquely qualified...

Recent review:

5.0
Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son...

Reviewed by Barry K.

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Iyanna B.


New York, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

5.0

(4)

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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,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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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Jeadd A.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

3.7

(3)

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I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with basic care, but then was able to use his physical therapy...

Reviewed by Judy H.

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Giselle R.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Brett. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant in Suffolk county and I have experience with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I recently moved back from Florida where I have been working as a Patient Care Tech for the last year. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from autism...
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Laetitia P.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi there, I have been working as a nanny for over 8 years in the US. I originally came from France as an Au pair. I studied marketing and communication. I love spending time with kids - planning activities, going places, doing crafts or reading... I can be a lot of fun but I also know how to strict when needed. I have...
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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I am 22 years old and I am a first year grad student ! I am vaccinated and boosted and I am very Covid-cautious. I have been a caregiver for 9 years now and I love children. I am a very energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16. I love to take kids on outings to parks, museums,...
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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Maria V.


New York, NY

$35-50/hr

Medical Assistant

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Angelica! I'm a Certified Medical Assistant and experienced part-time nanny for amazing families. I also provide Spanish tutoring with multiple levels of learning, I am energetic, great multitasker and I enjoy teaching and taking care of children.

Recent review:

5.0
Thanks to Maria for being an exceptional help for me and my family, she was always one step ahead on everything we appreciate it her time with us. She is always cheerful, joyful and has a good attitude. Would...

Reviewed by Kevin C.

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Gabrielle E.


New York, NY

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter For All Ages!

5.0

(1)

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I have extensive experience working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities including working in both a mild/moderate classroom setting and in a severe needs Autism program. I am a respite caregiver during the school year through social services and care for children ages 3-15 with varying disabilities....
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Ana H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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!

Recent review:

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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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...

Recent review:

5.0
Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in...

Reviewed by Lavinia M.

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Katherine-nicole C.


New York, NY

$10-30/hr7 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

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As a care giver I am patient, nuturing, compassionate, loving and fun. I have some experience with special needs and am interested in continuing to care for chuldren of special needs.
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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

(1)

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I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

Recent review:

5.0
I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed...

Reviewed by Star K.

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5.0

(1)

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Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!
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Katherine B.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...

Recent review:

5.0
Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being...

Reviewed by Ashleigh S.

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Alexa O.


New York, NY

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible And Attentive Young Sitter Who Will Take Care Of Your Child's Every Need!

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Alexa and I'd love to help out your family and children! I currently live in the UWS and am looking for stable recurring job with a great family! I graduated from Indiana University in 2021. I'd describe my personality as creative, outgoing and eccentric. In my spare time, I like to go for walks in Central Park,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Alexa worked as my tenant coordinator. She is reliable and performed her tasks well with minimal supervision.

Reviewed by Luigi O.

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Arabia C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Arabia! I love working with children because I have a passion for education and ambition and I've come to find that if there is anyone more aspiring and curious to learn, it's children. I have experience as a Teaching Assistant working with children from K-12. I want to be able to do something with the lead...
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Diane T.


New York, NY

$28-35/hr13 yrs exp

Ex NYC Teacher, Tutor, House Manager, Nanny.. Here To Help!

5.0

(4)

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I am not "just a nanny" & don't want to be. I am a professional childcare provider that has been successfully caring for children in NYC for over a decade. I am a college grad, ex-NYC teacher, native New Yorker & live on the Upper West Side. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with y families & I love "my kids". I am not...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They had a really special bond and just had a blast together!...

Reviewed by Care member

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Myriam M.


New York, NY

$32-45/hr10 yrs exp

French Nanny

4.3

(27)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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 our parrot. She also added an extra last minute delay...

Reviewed by Sarah S.

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Isabella H.


New York, NY

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny

5.0

(1)

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(NYC & SLC) I've been a professional, experienced nanny for nearly 6 years caring for infants, toddlers, elementary and multiples including special needs children. I'm naturally a positive and comforting person with a love for having fun; second to a focus on providing kids with a special bond and an understanding that every...
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Diarra F.


New York, NY

$37/hr5 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

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Hi, My name is Jara, I have 6years plus experience of being a nanny. I major in biology. I'm young but very matured. My last job I took care of 3 kids myself. I have experience with children of all ages and children with special needs. I will pick your children from school and bring them home. Make sure backpacks are clean and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Diarra is loving and trustworthy. She is great with the kids and has a lot of patience. She goes above and beyond all the time to make sure the kids are okay and have everything that they need. She is great.

Reviewed by Fatou D.

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Scott B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

5.0

(1)

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Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 4 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 4 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Recent review:

5.0
Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Monday-Sunday Afternoons And Evenings

5.0

(2)

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My name is Sarah and I am a 31-year-old nanny living in Manhattan. I have been a nanny for over 10 years and am first aid and CPR certified. I have a degree in childhood development and have experience in child care with children of all ages in various environments. I have been in my current position for 4 years where I nanny...

Recent review:

5.0
I interviewed Sarah both on the phone and in person. She was always quick to reply to text/email, was early for the person interview. Sarah was intelligent, kind, and energetic. We ended up hiring someone else...

Reviewed by Gabrielle R.

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Malka S.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

4.8

(4)

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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...

Recent reviews:

4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first...

Reviewed by Care member

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

5.0

(1)

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Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...

Recent review:

5.0
I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular...

Reviewed by Charlotte B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New York, NY

Maxine C.

5.0

My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult, but Ms. C knows how to distract...

- Carla B.

Lendy S.

5.0

Lendy is a wonderful, caring woman. She is always concerned with her client's needs and treats each person according to their particular need and request. Lendy is funny, friendly, smart and is extremely knowledgeable in many areas that may effect her clients. She is conscientious, a good listener...

- Carol Ann R.

Sarah C.

5.0

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!

- Hannah B.

Melissa H.

5.0

Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son feel confident with his abilities and gain independence. He still considers her a friend...

- Barry K.

Iyanna B.

5.0

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 with everything from cleaning, washing, cooking to escorting me to doctor's appointments....

- Tat B.

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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 205 reviews of the 604 listed special needs caregivers.