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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Lisa M. says "Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up...
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- $25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Care Member says "Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She...
I have been a dedicated community habilitation caregiver for five years, specializing in creating personalized care plans to support clients' overall well-being. My skills include maintaining open communication with clients and their parents/guardians, and ensuring optimal wellness. Additionally, I focus on cognitive engagement...
I have an 11-year-old brother with autism who I help care for, my best friend also has a brother with autism that I work very well with so I have ton of experience on how to care for someone who is on the spectrum from being very low to very high on the spectrum nothing is a problem for me!
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- $20/hr
I have a lot of experience with children and young adults with a wide variety of disabilities especially with autism add/adhd and other physical and developmental challenges. I myself am a mother of two sons with autism the oldest would be 25 and my youngest is 14 so I bring lots of experience and compassion to the table.
Hello there my name is mercedes and I have lots of experience with special needs patients I'm patient honest hardworking punctual and very easy to talk and positive attitude.
I learned my training in physical Impairment, autism care, mental illness, from previous work experience over the the past 40 years. I have worked in health care, with different families that would ask for my help, knowing my experience in knowing how to take care and handle difficult situations.
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Growing up I was always the oldest sibling, cousin , etc. ever since I was old enough to watch the kids I did. After school , date nights , errand running I would always be there. I have a special needs brother that I look after often as well as a 9-year-old sister and a 6-year-old brother whom I watch as well. I also watch my...
I'd describe my personality as creative, attentive and knowledgeable.
I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. The past 10 consecutive years I cared for multiple families of all sizes and cultures. Since 2019 I specialized on special needs children. I currently work full-time as an Arts Coordinator at a special...
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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I have a special needs brother who I have cared for since he was a baby and I am the oldest of 7 children and have a child of my own so I have tons of experience working with all types of children!
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- $20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 26 years old. I live in Dutchess county. I am a compassionate and nurturing caregiver with 3+ years of experience in caregiving. As someone who is very family oriented, I took on a sort of motherly role in occasionally caring for my 4 younger siblings growing up. In addition, I have experience caring...
Hi families!
A little about me: I live in Dutchess County. For 10+ years, I have worked in special education programs, assisting and teaching students one-on-one in home and school settings.
I have 7 years of hands-on experience working with children diagnosed with learning differences, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs...
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- $28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.
Katherine F. says "Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots of art...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience working in an elementary school as a pre-k aide, and have worked in private childcare for the past 2. Additionally I have raised 3 children of my own (one with special needs). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Nirupama R. says "Christine was absolutely wonderful with our three year old! She brought books to read and crafts to do, and took the most loving care of our child. Our...
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic
I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule.
I started working with kids when I started working with the board...
Care Member says "Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 24 years of experience , working with individuals with autism and emotional disabilities. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I also have 8 years experience as a private caregiver of adults aged 30-80 . I am skilled in creating daily scheduling for SDS individuals. I...
Care Member says "We hired Glenn for our 23 year old son. He has provided daily support for him. This included transporting him to his scheduled activities and also being...
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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My name is Gabriela, I'm Reliable, energetic and loving Nanny
I love kids with all my heart. I treat them as they are part of my family, actually the whole family becomes my own family it includes the dog
Some of my skills...
-Over 7 years of experience with children (ages 0-10);
-Over 1 year of experience with special...
Care Member says "We hired Gabby to help with our 3yr old son, he needed a little extra attention and loves making crafts and Gabby fit that need perfectly. She was very...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
For over 30 years, I've found great joy in caring for children of all ages. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I am patient, friendly, easygoing, have a love for laughter and an empathetic approach. I communicate...
Care Member says "We hired Hope to fill in and babysit our 7 month old; she was very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. She took the extra initiative to reach...
Hi, I'm Briyah! I have experience providing one-on-one care for individuals on the autism spectrum, including non-verbal children and young adults with higher support needs. I've worked as both a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and a private caregiver, offering consistent, compassionate support tailored to each child's routine...
Patricia B. says "Briyah is reliable, compassionate and calm when dealing with children/individuals with special needs. She forms respectful bonds with those in her care....
I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Wappingers Falls, NY
Special Needs Caregivers in Wappingers Falls, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Jacqueline L.
Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care....
- Lisa M.
Hope K.
Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above &...
- Care member
Whitneyfer A.
Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots...
- Katherine F.
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