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- $16/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and caring woman with over 14 years of experience in caring for the disabled and handicapped individuals. I have 5 years experience in caring for children with special needs including diabetics, ADHD, children with g-tubes, and children who are wheelchair bound. I have a background in the medical and human...
Hi! I am a mother of three adorable little people. I am dependable, adaptable, empathetic, gentle, patient, and trustworthy. I have over 10 years of experience working with people especially elderly and partially adolescents. I work in facilities and home based settings. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified...
Experienced LPN ready to care for your loved one. Experience with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy tube feeds etc
As a Physical Therapist, I have immense knowledge and experience in working with people with disabilities.
I have experience work child care.
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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...
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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.
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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.
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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- $19/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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- $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
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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- $25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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- $24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have two children ages 19 a d 18
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...
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
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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...
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...
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 $19.65/hr as of January 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.
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 &...
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