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Tashera T.

Dedicated Household Manager With A Passion For Family Care

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

23 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Experienced nanny and house manager with 20+ years of expertise caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Proven ability to create nurturing and stimulating environments, manage household operations, and provide reliable, compassionate care. Dedicated to fostering children's growth and well-being while...

Hillary T. says "Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and always trying to...

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Taryn T.

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

Hi! I'm a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and seasoned nanny with 15 years of childcare experience seeking occasional weekend gigs through July, when I will be available for a full-time nanny position! My background in OT combined with my RIE Nurturing Nanny training allows me to support children's development,...

Edwin F. says "Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"

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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $150/hr

10 years experience

Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dementia

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Gloria R. says "Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever...

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 12 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Personal care

hospice services

dementia

respite care

specialized care

+ 1 more

I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Caroll K. says "I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible,...

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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

15 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Rachael D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 24 families in your area

Travel

Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am a resident doctor, and I am looking for evening babysitting, as...

Christina K. says "Rachael was great babysitting our 7-month-old! She was very communicative and responsible. "

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Eliza O.

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...

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Jessica J.

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

travel

craft assistance

Hello I'm Jessica a mother of a 16yr old girl and I people person, meaning I love to make people smile and laugh. I AM VACCINATED. I've been a certified nanny/ elderly care giver for 17yrs and I am a dog walker/or Pet sitter for 23yrs. I also received my certification in childcare. I love my job, caring for infants, helping...

Alisa D. says "She is a loving and kind caretaker before moving to Alabama I hired her to take care of my mother and 3 kids while I was at work. She made sure there every...

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Sam T.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

Hi! I'm Sam, a 27-year-old teacher with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. Before becoming a teacher, I was a full-time nanny, and I worked I families of up to three children between the ages of 11 months-12 years. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director...

Lynette M. says "Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old...

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Kerry T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

2 years experience

I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...

Lewis T. says "Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and...

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Claire A.

Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I am currently a speech language pathologist at NYC. I do have my own private practice and have availability to take on additional speech therapy clients (child-adult). I graduated with my Masters in Communication Sciences and...

Star K. says "I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I...

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Shabnam A.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Experience with kids: 18YEARS experience with kids of variable ages. Prior experience with kids with special needs CPR CERTIFIED: YES FIRST AID CERTIFIED : YES DRIVER LICENSE : YES CAR: YES SCHOOL: SOME COLLEGE SMOKE OR DRINK: NO

Care Member says "She is such a good nanny. She really loves the kids she cares for, as well as takes good care of them. I really recommend her, and I hope you also enjoy...

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Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Care Member says "Caro was an incredible help to us last Summer when our childcare plans for my 1-year-old suddenly fell through. They worked with us several times a week...

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Valerie J.

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $27/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the home health field, I provide compassionate, dependable, skilled care to individuals and families seeking high-quality support. My background includes extensive work with the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals with special needs, ensuring each person receives...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)

from: $10/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

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Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...

Gaitri P. says "Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical...

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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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The average post rate is $24.67/hr as of April 2026

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

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Tashera T.

Tashera is excellent with children. She is organized and dependable. Tashera could teach preschool with her skills. She is caring and...

- Hillary T.

Taryn T.

Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!

- Edwin F.

Melissa H.

Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and...

- Barry K.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Woodhaven, NY

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Available Now in Woodhaven!

Tashera T.

Dedicated Household Manager With A Passion For Family Care

Taryn T.

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

Melissa H.

Shareeda R.

Cna/Companion Care Available

Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Nita S.

Rachael D.

Eliza O.

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Jessica J.

Sam T.

Kerry T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Claire A.

Caregiver/tutor

Shabnam A.

Caro F.

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

Valerie J.

Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Khirishana K.

Charismatic Caregiver

Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

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

Tashera T.

Taryn T.

Melissa H.

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Intergenerational care: Balancing kids and aging parents

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The first 90 days: How to know your new daycare is a good fit

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