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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Tracey P.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hi Families! I'm Tracey a 22-year-old college graduate. I just graduated in may WooHoo! Majored in Biology and Psychology! Over the years I've had experience in many different fields ranging from working with mentality disabled children to also becoming a certified CNA! I worked at a nursing home for the summer then went on and...
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Kimberly C.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I am an RN graduate from Dutchess Community College. I am from New York and worked as a cardiology registered nurse full time for the past 7 years where I am currently still employed. I am a very caring compassionate nurse and I want to be able to help out patients and their families by stepping in to care for your loved one.
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Corrine M.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$21-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults that have disabilities for over 18 years. It has become my passion. I feel you have to have an extreme amount of patience and a special kind of heart to work with someone who fully depends on you for assistance with completing daily tasks. I always go above and beyond to make sure the...
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Alyssa R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

20 Year Old Girl With 8 Years Experience Watching Both Babies And Special Needs Children

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...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Elyssa N.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for helping children develop and grow, and after many years of caring for children, I've come to realize that being a caregiver is my calling. I have experience working with children of all ages and have the skills and training to provide a safe and nurturing environment for them. As a creative and...
Elyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha K.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evenings And Overnight Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids for about 10 years now. I used to watch two kids for about 3 years and now they are old enough to be on their own. Currently, I watch three kids mostly overnights since the parents are EMTs. They are all different ages and they all have special needs. I have been watching them for about 10 years and...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Cassidy D.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Ashley F.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm Ashley, little of 15 years experience on and off . Mostly pre-school. I also have experience with special needs children.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Andrea B.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Briana B.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

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.
Briana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Shantoy R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$17-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children who also has special needs and know how to take good care of them
Shantoy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Pamela C.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

As a seasoned childcare provider with a decade of experience, my passion for nurturing young minds and supporting families is what drives me. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and make a meaningful impact on their lives. I am known for...
Pamela can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jamie S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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.
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Irina T.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr • 20 yrs exp

Artistic And Energetic Caretaker

I am mother of 2 beautiful grown children and a happily new grandmother. Outside of raising my own children, I have been caring for children of varied ages for over 30 years. I have experience caring for children either special needs in BOCES setting. I have teaching experience teaching Russian as a second language, piano...
Irina can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Lea L.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

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!
Lea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chauvelle L.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Attentive And Compassionate

I have been in Healthcare for 9 years in which I have worked with every demographic. Newborn to end-of-life care. In the early part of my career, I was a personal care aide, during this time I cared for persons with disabilities and special needs. Currently, I work in the Emergency room so I still encounter patients with special...
Chauvelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Alison O.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassion Makes The World A Better Place

Hello everyone, I'm Ali, a recent RN grad. I have 11 years of experience in the medical field as a CNA and now RN. I have worked in many settings, with different populations. Spending the last four years in a hospital setting has shown me why I love and miss private home care so much. One reason is not being on a time restraint....

Nicole W.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm looking for work I can bring my 1-year-old with me to so I can make extra money during the times I'm not doing schooling I'm in schooling to become a special needs teacher for kindergarten
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hallie R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

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...
Hallie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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.