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Meheret M.

Albany, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I am 4th year medical student with varied experience as it ranges working as a personal assistant, summer school instructor, and service learner with individuals of differing special needs.
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Albany, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...
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Let Me Be Your Perfect Match!

Feura Bush, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I've been an HHA for over 10 years, I've helped so many different people with soo many different needs. I'm on time, funny, caring and tend to look at my work as if it's my own life to make sure everything is done properly and professionally. Let me be your perfect match!
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Albany, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is samiyah. I have a daughter that is 1-year-old. I specialize in working with all age disabled individuals with all disabilities. I work for the center of disabilities and I am a Direct Service Professional. My heart is with making sure every person no matter what disability is treated like an actual human being. I...
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Albany, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
For three years, I worked at a preschool with kids who have special needs. During the school day, I worked closely with them to keep them safe, feed them, navigate conflict, and behavior management. I also have experience caring for a teenage boy with autism. I am comfortable working with any child birth-teenager.
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Friendly Experienced Direct Support Professional

Albany, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Julia, I am 25 and have worked as a Direct Support Professional for five years, specializing in children with developmental disabilities. I absolutely love what I do and I pride myself on providing personalized care for every client, and look forward to helping them achieve their individual goals.
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Albany, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently fully vaccinated including booster. I have over 3 years experience working at Ellis Hospital as a tech. I have over 10 years experience caring for people with disabilities from full care including (bathing, feeding, transferring and lifts)all the way up to just being a companion.
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Home Health Aide

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...

Sarah C. says "Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it...

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P C A

Schenectady, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...

Debbie F. says "I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

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Ghent, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
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Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

Cohoes, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...

Nikki S. says "Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

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Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes

Cathy O. says "Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit...

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The Fun & Responsible Second Mom !

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello guys ! My name is Janay and I consider taking care of children as a lifestyle rather than a job because I love them so much. I have 8 years of experience inside and outside of family , including special needs children. I am currently enrolled in school to become a teacher , as I study early childhood education and child...

Eric A. says "Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable."

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Special Education Teacher

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...

Lindsey A. says "My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and...

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Flexible And Sociable

Athens, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I am retired from teaching special needs children. I have experience with stroke patients. I'm very dependable.
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Current Childhood Education Major

Troy, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Working on getting certifications, including CPR. I have experience teaching dance to children ages 2-12 and working with children with special needs. I have babysit for family friends for years of my life and I am currently a Childhood Education major looking to get my masters in Special Education.
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Guilderland, NY

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a certified preschool special education teacher. I am certified to teach special education and general education grades 1-6. I have experience working with infants, preschoolers, and elementary age children. I have worked with both typically developing children and children with special needs.
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Averill Park, NY

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$16/hr
Respite care
companionship
personal care
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Many years experience volunteering with the Oley Foundation, caring for elderly, children and special needs.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.38/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Selkirk, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Selkirk, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Drupatti S.

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality...

- Sarah C.

Jessica S.

I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years .

- Debbie F.

Tanith B.

Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house.

- Nikki S.

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