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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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Laura D.

Summer Caregiver Available

Cornwall on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.

Care Member says "Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel...

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Erika H.

PCA

New Windsor, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Erika , I have experience for 10 years working with elderly population , alhzeimer brain injury diabetes , down sindrome .

Care Member says "Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to work with. I...

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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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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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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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
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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Susan D.

Congers, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Brittney S.

Brittney S From NY

Briarcliff Manor, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Brittney! I am a senior care provider. I am a graduated practical nurse who is a very reliable, patient, and caring person who has 10 years of experience caring for others. I have experience working with ADHD, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia & diabetes cases. I have worked with...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Brittney as a home health aide for your service. Since August, 2014 until her move, she has helped my mother, Rose tremendously,...

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Grace S.

Full/part Time Care Giver

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
meal prep
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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Valerie H.

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Warwick, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
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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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Kirsten C.

Energetic Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...

Care Member says "Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s...

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Nancy A.

College Student

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$48/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...

Laura F. says "Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!"

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Roxanna L.

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Lake Peekskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...

Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

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Ashley A.

Goshen, NY

4.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...

Jennifer F. says "Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the...

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Carlee M.

Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Carlee and I am a senior at Syracuse University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have worked with both boys and girls of all ages (ranging from infants to teens), and also have worked with...

Jeanne D. says "I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive...

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Lauren M.

Experience Special Needs Caretaker With A Bachelors In Behavioral Science

Montrose, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate person who enjoys working with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. I have worked as an in-home respite worker for individuals with Autism and other special needs. I have multiple years of experience working as a special education teacher assistant and...

Christina D. says "Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren...

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Samantha C.

Bloomingdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience
Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...

Care Member says "Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/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 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

Laura D.

Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a...

- Care member

Erika H.

Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to...

- Care member

Ann L.

Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is...

- Carol C.

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