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Cassidy D.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have experience working with children who also has special needs and know how to take good care of them
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm offering babysitting services in my home and would love to support your family. I am a mother of three with years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, including individuals with special needs. I'm available for before/after-school care and full-day summer care, typically between 8 a.m. - 5 PM, but I'm...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing a child's growth and development is my true passion. With 30 years of experience, I specialize in providing compassionate care for children of all ages, including those with autism and cerebral palsy. My background in special needs care has shaped me into a patient, calm, and approachable provider. I am very...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
home modification
personal care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am a highly compassionate caretaker who loves working with the elderly and people with special needs. I treat every client as family. Supporting families and ensuring the well-being of their loved ones is incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to bringing my patience and empathy to your family.
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The Nurse For Your Loved One

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Experienced LPN ready to care for your loved one. Experience with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy tube feeds etc
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
About Me Hi! I'm Skilynne. I've been working with children for over 10 years, caring for all ages including children with special needs. I have over 6 years of experience with autism . I'm CPR & First Aid certified. I'm passionate about creating a safe, loving environment where kids feel comfortable being themselves. I describe...
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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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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Hope and I have around 6 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Pleasant Valley, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Alyssa. I'm 31 years old and have a lot of experience in different jobs from babysitting and tutor of special needs child, housekeeping, home aide, and statistics tutor.
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With seven years of experience caring for up to three children, I offer a patient, calm, and creative approach to childcare. I hold a college degree and maintain current CPR training and First Aid certification. I enjoy engaging...
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Hardworking, Disciplined And Resilient That Is Who I Am.

New Paltz, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hiii! My name is Perxis, and I'm a hardworking college student who loves working with kids! I have worked at SYEP, where I helped entertain and supervise children. I also worked as a support staff member with Adapt Community, assisting many people with special needs and learning how to be patient, caring, and attentive. I am...
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Part-time Summer Care Giver

New Paltz, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Hyde Park, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Bianca! I over 9 years of experience in childcare as a private caregiver and teaching assistant in a few reputable daycare facilities and preschools working with children ranging from newborn to school aged children of 13 years old. I worked as a teaching assistant at a private preschool in Valhalla called...
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Hyde Park, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting.
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Special Education Teacher for five years. I hold NYS certification in Special Education. Prior to being employed full time, I worked as a community and residential habilitation aide for a young man with multiple disabilities. I love working with children with special needs. I am passionate about finding ways to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of July 2026

  • 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 10 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.

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

Julia W.

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...

- Claire K.

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