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Marisela H.

Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have experience work child care.
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DSP/ CAREGIVER

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
My name is Tasha. I am currently working in a Center For Autism I also work I also work with dementia patient for years I love taking care of others and I do it to the best of my abilities.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mother of two autistic boys. I am looking to get a job that is more stable. I understand that you need lots of patience seniors, special needs individuals and children.
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Behavioral Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I am aware of the challenges in hiring someone who hasn't had much experience working specifically with neurodivergent kids or kids with developmental delays. Fortunately, this is my area of expertise! For the past four years, I've been a behavioral nanny, and I'm currently learning more!
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20 Year Old Girl With 8 Years Experience Watching Both Babies And Special Needs Children

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am the oldest of three so naturally my siblings became like my own kids and I have helped care for them since birth. I have an autistic 13-year-old sister and a 7-year-old brother. Currently, I work full time as an educational assistant at a school for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I have numerous years of...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have great experience in taking care and watching over kids. My cousins would ask me to baby sit for their kids while they are away. Furthermore, I have also worked with children with special needs as a Physical Therapist back when I was in the Philippines!
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Cassidy, and I have 7 plus years of experience working with children. I am a very energetic, fun, loving, nurturing, patient, and understanding person/babysitter. I am also willing to do whatever you ask me to do! Children make ME happy, and I accept all! I do have experience with children who have special...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
With 10 years of experiencing in working with children, and focus on working with special needs children. I bring a lot of experience with working with infants-pre teens.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I've been a nanny longterm with a couple families and also short term for families on vacation while I lived in Hawaii for 10 years. I've nannied for all different ages and demographics- foster children to celebrities children. I also have experience with special needs children.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children of different ages ranging from 4 months to 21 yr old special needs. Experience in household childcare, residential special needs childcare, and teaching assistant experience with special needs children.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$19/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Florence, and I am a compassionate and dedicated child care professional with experience supporting children of diverse ages and abilities. I have a background in education and social work, and I specialize in creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments that promote learning, growth, and emotional...
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Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13. I started as a mothers helper and eventually started babysitting and nannying part time for a few different families. I am fun, outgoing, responsible, reliable and flexible. I am 19 years old and am currently attending college as a nursing student. I am looking for a...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Highland, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked primarily with children and teens with mental health disorders. I also have experience babysitting children and teens with Sensory Processing Disorder and Aspergers and have worked with many children on the Autism spectrum. I really love working with kids and it is very rewarding to see what they are able to...

Abiola G. says "Joycelyn is amazing. She is so good with my son! She listens and respects all the needs for my son and she goes above and beyond for our family. She is...

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Caregiver Available

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...

Lisa M. says "Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Easy-going And Patient Babysitter

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a 27-year-old early childhood education major. I've been working with children since I was 14, including babysitting, assistant directing children's theater productions, working with children with special needs, and teaching preschool in a federal building, which involves a high-security clearance. Most recently, I've...

Claire K. says "Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our...

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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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Flexible And Adaptable Caregiver With 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 26 years old. I live in Dutchess county. I am a compassionate and nurturing caregiver with 3+ years of experience in caregiving. As someone who is very family oriented, I took on a sort of motherly role in occasionally caring for my 4 younger siblings growing up. In addition, I have experience caring...
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Part-time Summer Care Giver

New Paltz, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Emily and I have recently moved to New Paltz, NY. I graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B. A. in psychology and a minor in education in the spring of 2020. I graduated from Lesley University in the spring of 2023 with a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. While completing my masters, I...
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Part Time- Caregiving Available

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have been a dedicated community habilitation caregiver for five years, specializing in creating personalized care plans to support clients' overall well-being. My skills include maintaining open communication with clients and their parents/guardians, and ensuring optimal wellness. Additionally, I focus on cognitive engagement...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.03/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Joycelyn N.

Joycelyn is amazing. She is so good with my son! She listens and respects all the needs for my son and she goes above and beyond for our...

- Abiola G.

Jacqueline L.

Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care....

- Lisa M.

Hope K.

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 &...

- Care member

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