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Marianne L.

Open To Work

Mahopac, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...

Ramona P. says "She did a great job ! I highly recommend her"

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Creative Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.

Katherine F. says "Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots of art...

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Dedicated Behavior Therapist With 30 Years Experience

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an experienced and compassionate behavior therapist with over 30 years of experience helping children with special needs. My expertise includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), verbal behavior, and Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). I have worked extensively with autistic children and those with other...

Chris W. says "Nan has been the best teacher our son A. has ever had. He's got moderate autism and she strikes just the right balance between great curriculum and a firm...

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Ridgefield, CT

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have an extensive experience in the health and social care field for over 20 years. I'm trained and provide care for various client groups including people with learning difficulties, Autism, people with mental health issues and the elderly, assisting them with all their physical, social and emotional needs in areas such as...
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Fun Mom Of 2

Pound Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Care Member says "I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to...

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Summer Babysitter

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 15th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...

Abaz N. says "My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!"

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Fishkill, NY

5.0(0)
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$29/hr
3 years experience
I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...

Care Member says "Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She...

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North Salem, NY

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
I have a brother with autism and bipolar disorder. I'm his care taker. I have also worked with kids with special needs focusing on independent living, personal hygiene, motor skills, speaking and more!
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CNA Certified

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Lake Peekskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...

Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

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Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...

Caitlin M. says "Jessie is wonderful with my two year old daughter. My daughter loves the time they spend together every other week. Jessie brings energy, ideas for play...

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North Salem, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone!! My name is Carla and I am 29 years old looking for a full/part time nanny job! I have been a camp counsler and baby sitter for about 12 years now! I love working with kids! My goal is to make everything fun and magical for kids. Arts is definitely my speciality when creating activities, exploring outside,...
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Stephanie-

Mahopac, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from New York University last year and I am currently working as an Elementary School Social Worker. I have 10 years of child care experience; infants, toddlers, grade school, twins, and children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with early intervention ages and grade school ages on social...

Leslie H. says "Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter."

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Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

Hopewell Junction, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a CNA for 9 years. I was not only able to work with the elderly, but I also have experience working with special needs individuals both young and old in a nursing home and private home setting. I have experience with individuals with MS, traumatic brain injuries and adults with Cerebral Palsy. I am punctual and...

Pete P. says "Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy...

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Fun Sitter

Hopewell Junction, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
FUN! Caring and Compassionate! Looking for a night out or break on the weekends, look no further. I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid. I started working...

Care Member says "We have used Tanya on multiple occasions while visiting family in NYC. She has watched all 3 of my boys (one being a newborn). It takes a lot for a mom...

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Caregiver - Empty Nester Who Adores Children. Prefer Part Time/long Term

Cross River, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I currently work for 2 families. One in the morning/ early afternoon, 2 boys 3&4. The next family with 1 girl 7 and 2 boys 10&12. From 4/2021-9/2025 I cared for an 1-month-old infant boy and a 2-year-old girl until they were 3 1/2 and 5. I joyfully love, nurture and care for the daily needs of the children in my charge. I read...

Care Member says "We started with Lori when our son was just a newborn and our daughter was a little over a year old. Lori took wonderful care of our children for nearly...

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Fun, Skilled And Artistic Sitter.

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as creative, attentive and knowledgeable. I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. The past 10 consecutive years I cared for multiple families of all sizes and cultures. Since 2019 I specialized on special needs children. I currently work full-time as an Arts Coordinator at a special...
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Experienced Caregiver Who Fully Engaged. Efficient At Following Routines.

Katonah, NY

from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of caregiver experience with child with and without special needs. As well as adults with special needs. I have a vehicle with a clean driving record. I have a 2-year-old who is my world. She has an amazing routine. I am able to prepare healthy meals. I can also do laundry and keep a tidy house. I have...
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Senior Care

Southbury, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced caregiver, former CNA, and household manager returned to the home care field after running family businesses for the past 20 years. Caring, intelligent, patient, well-organized, very dependable, and excellent at multi-tasking, with a strong background in travel, music and crafts. Experienced with infants,...
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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Marianne L.

She did a great job ! I highly recommend her

- Ramona P.

Whitneyfer A.

Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots...

- Katherine F.

Nan V.

Nan has been the best teacher our son A. has ever had. He's got moderate autism and she strikes just the right balance between great...

- Chris W.

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