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Elise O.

I Have Been A One On One Teacher Aide With A Special Needs Student (age 8) For Three Years.

Purchase, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have been working as a One to One Teacher Aide for an 8-year-old Autistic student in a public school district. I enjoy seeing this student progress and smile throughout the day. My passion is assisting this child to be successful in school and in life. I have lots of experience in teaching life skills as this is taught daily.
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Nakite A.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...

Care Member says "Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely...

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Debbie F.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...

Care Member says "Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits"

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Katherine P.

Elmsford, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Travis T.

Limitations Are An Illusion

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you. For the past decade, I've been working as an educator within the Department of Education, focusing on creating individualized learning experiences for students with diverse needs. My approach emphasizes building strong, collaborative...

Care Member says "I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son. Travis is an...

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Amanda P.

Bubbly And Caring Sitter

White Plains, NY

3.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
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Stephanie B.

Tarrytown, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...

Kavita A. says "I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire...

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Carolyn C.

I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.

Tarrytown, NY

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
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Lori E.

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

Hartsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...

Alistair B. says "Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life...

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Betsy A.

Full-Time Caregiver/Possible Part-Time

Cos Cob, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
I have provided care for Seniors who have dementia, Alzheimer and brain dysfunction and on an occasional basis. I spend time caring for my friend Sarah, who has Cerebral Palsy. On my personal time, I transport my two senior friends, who have special needs to events. Personally, I have a niece who has ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome....

Anitta T. says "Betsy is hardworking, reliable and honest."

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Elizabeth B.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
As an FDNY Paramedic with over 10 years of medical experience, your child's safety, happiness, and well-being are always my top priorities. I am CPR and First Aid certified and trained to remain calm and confident in any situation. In addition to my healthcare career, I have experience working in Early Childhood Development,...

Dario D. says "Finding Elizabeth was a true blessing. She's punctual, responsible, luminous, and our daughter just adores her. She not only takes great care of our child...

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Annette Y.

Part Time After School Or Before School Provider.

White Plains, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
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Jasmily G.

Fun Sitter

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 12 of experience and I love working with kids. I have worked with all age children from 5-month-old babies to 13-year-olds. I also have experience with special needs children, hyperactive children and twins. I have taken children to school, picked them up from school, taken them to after school activities and lessons, fed...
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Alexa B.

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated from Lehman College with my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology this past winter and work as a school-based speech and language therapist. I am currently only looking for a occasional date night sitting opportunities on weekends. I have over 9 years of babysitting...

Carolyn L. says "My family has been lucky to have Alexa as our babysitter this past summer. She is incredibly patient, attentive, and communicative. I am a nervous...

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Fiordeliz S.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, a journey I have been dedicated to for the past 15 years. My approach is patient, calm, and approachable, ensuring every child feels supported and secure. I am fully certified in CPR Training and First Aid Training and have experience working with special needs...

Care Member says "We hired Fiordeliz to babysit our two daughters this past Friday and she was lovely. The girls enjoyed their time with Fiord and we appreciated the...

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Teri L.

MOTHER'S HELPER/NANNY

Eastchester, NY

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a loving experienced mother of a Now grown son who I raised myself. I have held the position of Teacher's Assistant in various day care programs as well as child care positions for newborns, toddlers and preteens. I have driven children to school activities and am happy to help with homework. I am reliable, honest, pay...

Katrena S. says "Teri worked for us for a year taking care of our 6 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum. My son loved her and I really appreciated her help with...

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Cinthia S.

Med Tech

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...

Samantha G. says "Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from...

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Ashley M.

Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher Of Students With Speech And Language Disabilities

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am 34 years old. I am a nationally recognized speech pathologist and New York State Certified Teacher and pediatric SLP. I am responsible, professional, and detail-oriented. I also love kids and animals. I am available for tutoring/enrichment, ad-hoc opportunities and part- to full-time work over the...

Carolyn C. says "Our experience with Ashley has been amazing! She works with our sons (ages 5 and 2) on a regular, weekly basis. She comes with unparalleled level of...

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Lila K.

Souls In Need

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

Joan R. says "We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5...

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Rachel W.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...

Ellen E. says "I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she...

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  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Purchase, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Nakite A.

Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us...

- Care member

Debbie F.

Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits

- Care member

Travis T.

I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son....

- Care member

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