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Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)
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$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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Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...

Lauren R. says "I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the...

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Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, a journey I have been dedicated to for the past 15 years. My approach is patient, calm, and approachable, ensuring every child feels supported and secure. I am fully certified in CPR Training and First Aid Training and have experience working with special needs...

Care Member says "We hired Fiordeliz to babysit our two daughters this past Friday and she was lovely. The girls enjoyed their time with Fiord and we appreciated the...

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NYS Certified, 1-6/7-12, Special And General Education Teacher

Yonkers, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a NYS Certified, 1-6/7-12, Special and General Education Teacher with extensive and diverse classroom experience both in the classroom and remotely. I am a dedicated, resourceful individual skilled at working with children with disabilities, who implements differentiated instruction to meet the needs and learning styles of...
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Yonkers, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Patient and empathic toward patient I care for. I'm a trained and experienced certified nurse assistant looking to make extra money during my time off
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Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Professional Nanny with a UK background in early childhood education. Over 20 years of experience working with children from newborn through teens. Experience with ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder in young children through teens. Also experienced in Anxiety and depression. I have 3 children of my own, college and high...
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Home Health Aide

Yonkers, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Practice CPR and First Aid in case of emergencies. Assisted patients moving in and out of beds, baths, and wheelchairs Cared for patients by assisting with their personal care and house chores Entertained, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert. Planned, purchased, prepared, or served...
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Enthusiastic, Fun, Responsible, And Reliable Sitter

Yonkers, NY

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare provider with 7 years of experience working with children of all ages including children with developmental disabilities. I am excited to offer my services and help families find reliable and trustworthy care for their little ones. As a child...
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Yonkers, NY

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$17/hr
I volunteer at a hospital for special needs children. I play with the children and assist In group therapy. I also do arts and crafts and read to the child
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Yonkers, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
As a psychology student, I took care of children with different mental illnesses and special needs teenagers in which I had to meet their needs and help them get through difficult episodes with positive encouragement and distractions.
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Caring Caregiver

Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Determined, experienced special needs caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate care to individuals with disabilities. Excellent understanding of the individual's physical and emotional needs, as well as their families' concerns. Here to help!
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Yonkers, NY

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$30/hr
My name is Patricia I have 5 years Experience. / I work as a Home health aide, I work with dementia / Alzheimer's /parkinson disease /I work with patient with catheter /COPD/ and CPR / first-aid trained. I also do meal preparation/ Bathing/ Dressing/ / Light housekeeping/ Companionship / and I also stay with my patients, days /...
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Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Friendly, trustworthy and energetic nanny with seven years in childcare experience. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved individuals. Skilled in creating schedules, following commitments and maintaining routines. Mature, responsible, excellent childcare and interpersonal skills and extensive...
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Yonkers, NY

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Experienced Health Aide of 6 professional years Have worked with special needs and area of concentration is personal care/psychology.
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Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have 5+ years of experience as a teacher assistant/aide. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC and also have experience in an ABA school. I can help prepare food and assist in potty training or homework. I also love arts and crafts, board games and learning new things! :) I enjoy traveling to...
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Full-time Caregiver Available

Yonkers, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have personal and professional experience in special needs. My youngest has Asperger's Syndrome. I was a licensed daycare provider and worked in a school setting for many years. I worked with young adults with special needs and we would take them on weekend trips. I also worked with a nonverbal child for a few years on the...
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Experienced Caregiver With Business Acumen

Yonkers, NY

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Compassionate and dependable mom & caregiver with experience in special needs; autism, muscular dystrophy, ADHD, learning and emotional disabilities, etc. Also experienced in senior care and pet care. I bring a unique combination of hands-on skills and strong business background as a former business owner and corporate employee....
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Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a dedicated childcare and caring for the elderly professional with extensive experience caring for children from infancy through middle school age. Along with caring for patients that needs help with ADL or just companionship. I also have significant hands-on experience working with children with special needs. I'm...
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Yonkers, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I absolutely love spending time with children and aiding families with their childcare needs. Because of my previous positive nannying experience, I would love to have a new position until returning to college in mid-January. I am comfortable with and open to different methods of communication, and am also comfortable with...
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Yonkers, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Suzanne, but you can call me Suzie! I work full-time as a Clinical Case Manager and have a strong background in child safety, mental health, crisis support, and working with vulnerable populations. I spent 4 years as a Level II Child Protective Specialist with ACS in NYC, supporting child safety and family...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

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