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Tara L.

Suffern, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of three children ages 26 and 13 years old. I graduated from high school in 1996 and since then I have worked taking care of people for most of my adult life. Their ages range from newborn babies to geriatric clientele. I have cared for young adults with autism spectrum disorder. I have also worked in the mental...
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Nuria P.

Monroe, 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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Sasha U.

Chester, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I've been teaching preschool for 8 years and nannying for 10 years. Both positions allowed me to work with people from newborn to 32y/o with a myriad of special needs. I'm experienced with caring for individuals with Down syndrome, autism spectrum, adhd/add, epilepsy, food allergies and sensitivities, and more. I'm a...
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Chloe M.

Highland Falls, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chloe, and I am a graduate student at SUNY New Paltz earning my Master's in Teaching in Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6). I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from SUNY Purchase, with a Visual Arts minor and a Certificate in Childhood Development. I...
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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
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
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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
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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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

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

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana! A lifelong New Jersey native & fluent monolingual English speaker, fully authorized to work for any U. S. employer. I am a highly experienced nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare (newborn-teen), working with special needs children, & a preschool teachers aide. Clean background check & driving record,...

Care Member says "So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps. "

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Jessica H.

Haskell, NJ

4.3(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 20 yrs experience as a nanny and with special needs children (both autism and cerebral palsy). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, infant to teenager. I've not worked for a family less than 2 years, and maximum was 9 years with one family. I'm comfortable with housework, laundry, meals,...

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)
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$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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Ashley A.

Goshen, NY

4.0(1)
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$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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Alisa O.

Looking For A F/T Childcare/Tutoring Position

Middletown, NY

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Alisa and I have over 10 years of experience in the field of childcare and over 8 years in the pre-k teaching field. I have taught preschool at a Montessori School for 5 years, I tutor privately, I have worked 1:1 with a special needs student, and I am currently teaching creative writing, ELA, math, and Spanish...

Stefanie J. says "Alisa has been an amazing caregiver for my daughter (age 6). My husband and I commute and need to be out of the house by 6:30 am and Alisa has not been...

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Debra B.

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

New City, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of September 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Southfields, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 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.

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.

Susan D.

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

- Care member

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