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Rosalys T.

Tarrytown, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
My passion for nurturing young minds and my previous babysitting experience led me to become a nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children, fostering an environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun. I maintain open communication with...

Belen Q. says "She is a person with great values Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care."

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...

Karen S. says "I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of...

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Katherine P.

Elmsford, NY

5.0(0)
from
$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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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Marie L.

Part Time

White Plains, NY

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,

Beth O. says "Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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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 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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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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$51/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lisa R.

Harrington Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...

Diane O. says "Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful 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
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
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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Tomasz G.

Caregiver (IEP)

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Since A was diagnosed as an autistic child, I was responsible for all aspects of his life in school and after school . Between the ages of 4 and 6, he was attending special school with one on one instruction and my active involvement in his IEP program has been one of the most important factors in his overall success. Then he...

Carla P. says "Tomasz worked for me as a full time caregiver/assistant to my 20 year old twin sons diagnosed with autism this past summer and into the start of the school...

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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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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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Ana M.

Neat And Trustworthy Excellent References And A Lot Of Experience

White Plains, NY

from
$17/hr
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I raised my nephew (with special needs) a lot of patience involved me in everything that concerns the child
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Colleen D.

Summer Babysitter

Scarsdale, NY

from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Colleen! I have experience babysitting different families in my neighborhood during my time in high school. I have a younger sister who I have looked after for years as well! My most recent experience was with a high school aged special needs boy. I am in the early childhood education program at Quinnipiac...
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Natalya W.

White Plains, NY

from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Natalya, and I am a professional private household nanny specializing in the care of toddlers. I am a graduate of John Jay college and began my childcare journey caring for younger siblings before supporting families in private home settings. I focus on toddler development, including routines, language growth,...
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Marisa D.

Nanuet, NY

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$25/hr
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Marisa and I'd love to share a little bit about myself. I grew up in a big extended family, so caring for children has always come naturally to me. I began babysitting as a teenager and worked with several families for years, even watching one family's children grow from toddlers to high school. I also...
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Svetlana G.

White Plains

White Plains, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Loving and caring nanny, 10 years of experience caring for children from infant to kindergarten, also experience with special needs children
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Tappan, NY are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rosalys T.

She is a person with great values Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care.

- Belen Q.

Tracey G.

I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful,...

- Karen S.

Tracey G.

Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years...

- Alayne G.

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