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Hope K.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Hope and I have around 6 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...

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Wappingers Falls, NY

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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.
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I'm an independent care provider in the Hudson Valley with over 10 years of experience supporting children and adults with Autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. I have a Master's-level education and specialize in individualized support to individuals who are working toward greater independence...
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Compassionate and experienced childcare and human services professional with a strong background supporting children, teens, and adults with developmental, behavioral, emotional, and special needs. Experienced in one-to-one support, community rehabilitation, direct support work, and school settings. Skilled in behavior support,...
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Part Time- Caregiving Available

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
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...
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$26/hr
10 years experience
I am an excellent fit for this role due to my experience, excellent problem solving, and strong communication skills. I am creative and friendly with an outgoing personality. I've worked as a DSP for many different ages/cases. I currently have over 10 years of experience working in the field of Direct Care, where I am able to...
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
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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Flexible And Adaptable Caregiver With 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Fun, Skilled And Artistic Sitter.

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience
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...
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Shyla! I'm a dedicated and caring childcare provider with over 4 years of experience working with children of all ages. I also work with special needs children as community habilitation worker, supporting children who have developmental or intellectual disabilities in a safe and positive environment. I love being...
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With seven years of experience caring for up to three children, I offer a patient, calm, and creative approach to childcare. I hold a college degree and maintain current CPR training and First Aid certification. I enjoy engaging...
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jaylian, I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I have experience with a variety of ages from newborn to 14-year-olds. I like to have fun with the kids and do well at keeping whatever type of routine you may have :) I worked professionally with ages k - 8 in my last job and currently work in a...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a New York State certified teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds in grades 1-6. Looking for summer work as a nanny, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Alongside my teaching background, I've served as a substitute teacher, worked as a nanny for children with special needs, and spent time as a...
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Jestine G.'s Photo

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Experienced Childcare Provider

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Teacher Assistant

Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
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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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Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine. I'm a stay at home mom with a 3-year-old (Ellie) and a 1-year-old (Brian). My fiance and I just moved back to NY after a short move to SC. I have experience with infants, special needs, allergies, elderly, pets, cooking and so much more. I am currently located in Newburgh NY but will be in glenham my...

Krystle H. says "Catherine is the only person outside of my family that I trust with my kiddos. She is the sweetest person, extremely reliable and always willing to go...

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Autistic Support Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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...

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Lagrangeville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

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CNA Certified

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
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 posted rate is $22.00/hr as of July 2026

  • 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 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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

Christine S.

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...

- Nirupama R.

Debbie B.

Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work

- Care member

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