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I have experience work child care.
I have 30 years experience providing care for individuals with varying disabilities working at Cardinal Hayes Home For Children. It is a passion of mine to be in this field of service. I consider myself a very compassionate person and I feel satisfied and fulfilled knowing I'm assisting a fellow human being to live a full life
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.
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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!
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
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.
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have experience working with children who also has special needs and know how to take good care of them
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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...
Meal prep
craft assistance
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...
Personal care
home modification
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
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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.
Experienced LPN ready to care for your loved one. Experience with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy tube feeds etc
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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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- $25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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- $24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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...
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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- $20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting.
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...
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...
I worked as a counselor at a special needs camp for two summers. I was very passionate about my experience and felt very fulfilled in this line of work. I have also worked as an occupational play therapist with a child with autism spectrum disorder. I would love to further my experiences with working with people with special...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.10/hr as of May 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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