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Shanique W.

Shanique....

Stony Point, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
My name is Shanique. I have a 2-year-old son and currently pursuing my bachelors in Criminal justice at John Jay. I have 6 years worth of experience with children and adults. Throughout my years of working I've worked with kids with disabilities and adults youngest 5 and oldest 95. I have experience in managing a group home. I...
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Mallory D.

Monroe, NY

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$23/hr
4 years experience
I am looking to connect with a family in need of care for an individual who needs assistance. I have a big heart and a lot of patience. I have a specials needs daughter and I understand what is required to care for anyone who needs assistance.
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Cayla S.

Chester, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...
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Nuria P.

Sloatsburg, NY

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Committed to the health and well-being of the people in my care. Highly reliable and responsible. For me, following instructions and helping to improve the quality of life is paramount.
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Caitlin N.

Babysitter With Pediatric Medicine Background

Cortlandt Manor, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Cait! I'm a medical support professional with 10 years of experience in multiple specialties. I started a family 5 years ago and now that my children are in school, I am looking to rejoin the workforce. I most recently worked in Pediatric Neurology and am very comfortable caring for children with special needs. I have...

Amy N. says "We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was super patient with...

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Anita P.

I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...

Gayle M. says "Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes...

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Lisa J.

Experienced Special Ed Teaching Assistant

Yorktown Heights, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experience with Theraputic equipment feeding. Seizure disorder Worked with students with cerebral palsy Down syndrome, autistic. Work in Ardsley school district for 18 years. Reliable, responsible, Careing and patient. Also a background in childcare 60 credits from westchester community college in early childcare 20+ years...

Marian T. says "Lisa is amazing. She has a great work ethic and is dependable,reliable and always punctual. Lisa has worked with my son for over 12 years and he...

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Rima B.

Franklin Lakes, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am serious and responsible about my job. I also love to communicate with people. Associates Degree in Nursing from my homeland. References. Vaccinated for COVID-19
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Susan D.

Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!

Care Member says "Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Kathleen C.

Loving Nanny Available For Your Child Care Needs

Warwick, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have cared for children since I was a teenager for my siblings and cousins. I am a proud mother of four (home-schooled) now grown children; I have provided loving care for children as a nursery school teacher's aide, an aide in a special needs facility, a nanny for private families and a substitute teacher for all grades, with...

Rebecca Y. says "Kathleen was gentle and my baby took to her right away. She's definitely a pro! Plus, she was early and flexible with us and our schedule!"

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Grace S.

Full/part Time Care Giver

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...

Leilani D. says "Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking...

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Susan D.

Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have 2 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 2 children at a time. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles with...

Care Member says "She is very kind, punctual, and hard working. If you hire Susan, you will feel that you are not hiring a stranger but a friend that is how warm her...

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Michelle M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Buchanan, NY

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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Mary C.

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

Tappan, NY

3.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.
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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...

Carol C. says "Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has...

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Gabriella V.

Babysitter

Briarcliff Manor, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have had many different experiences with all different kinds of children. My name is Gabriella and I am from Briarcliff Manor. I am 24 years old. I am currently a 3rd year Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student at the University of Florida. I am interested in specializing in pediatrics and love working with children! I have...

Laura D. says "Such a sweat heart! She listens, is on time and my son loves her! Amazing!"

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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
dementia
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...

Judi H. says "Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was...

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Jessica H.

Haskell, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 19 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...

Robert B. says "Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we...

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Cassie W.

Middletown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...

Natalie N. says "Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our...

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Cayla W.

Special Needs Caregiver

Garrison, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of February 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Southfields, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Caitlin N.

We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was...

- Amy N.

Anita P.

Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles...

- Gayle M.

Lisa J.

Lisa is amazing. She has a great work ethic and is dependable,reliable and always punctual. Lisa has worked with my son for over 12...

- Marian T.

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