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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Yonkers, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Yonkers, NY
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I have 27 years working with the Board of Education. I've work with kids with special needs and behavioral problems and I'm a foster parent. I just love people of all ages. I can help with preparing meals, run errands transportation Services and Light Housecleaning.
3.7
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Hello there! My name is Marcia , and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I currently work with a family. I am a certified care provider with CPR certification. I have experience with special needs children as well as toddlers, infants, and elementary school kids. I can speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and...
5.0
"Marcia was my full time nanny for 1.5 years for my toddler and 5 year old daughters. Marcia treated my daughters as if they were her own. She is incredibly responsible, loving and mature. She was always...
Reviewed by Jessica D.
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Amarys M.
Yonkers, NY
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as passionate honest hard working
I like caring for people with special needs because I always have a strong desire to help people
Marcia A.
Yonkers, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello May name is Marcia! I am 32 years old I have experience with child care. I have my CPR and fist AD. I am patient, loving and punctual, I have more than 5 years working with children of different ages.
Riley M.
Yonkers, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Fun Loving babysitter/nanny! I have experience with children of all ages , Special Needs Children, and children with heart diseases.
Red Cross certified (certificate expired) CPR certified and first aid trained. I am currently in College for nursing and am looking for a family who can work with my schedule!
JM
Jacqueline M.
Yonkers, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Jacqueline. I've worked with children for many years with the NYC Department of Education as a teacher's assistant. Some of the grades included K-8 and special needs students. I'm also bilingual in Spanish and a mother of three. I Currently work as substitute teacher in the Yonkers school district.
5.0
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My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the...
Reviewed by Samantha G.
5.0
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Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In...
Reviewed by Ashley M.
Nakite A.
New Rochelle, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...
5.0
"Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way...
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5.0
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Hello, I'm Aurellia, a passionate individual with a profound interest in childcare and the performing arts. With seven years of experience in childcare, I have cultivated a deep appreciation for fostering connections with children through artistic education.
Throughout my tenure, I have embraced the responsibility of ensuring...
5.0
"Aurellia was a great caregiver for my one year old son. She was always on time, if not early, and responsible about calling in if sick (because we are a medically vulnerable household). My son was very...
Reviewed by Eric H.
5.0
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My name is Novlet, I am 51years old. I currently live in Palisades Park NJ. I have been a professional nanny for the last 20 years taking care of new born to teenagers. I'm nurturing, patient, compassionate, trustworthy, reliable, energetic fun loving person. As far as my credentials, I've been certified in Pediatric and Adult...
5.0
"Marcia (the name she goes by) has been a wonderful nanny to our two small kids in Hoboken for about 2 years now. She's taken care of our little boy from ~3 months old to over 2 years and seamlessly added on the...
Reviewed by Dan And Jennifer D.
Carolyn C.
Tarrytown, NY
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.
5.0
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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,...
5.0
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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
5.0
"Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's...
Reviewed by Janice C.
Deborah E.
New Rochelle, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. My daughter is a teacher and my son is a carpenter. I am honest, reliable,...
5.0
"Our care needs changed, but Deborah has been amazing to work with! Extremely responsive, professional, and accommodating. She clearly has great knowledge and experience, and we felt super comfortable with her...
Reviewed by Arielle L.
5.0
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***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...
5.0
"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 feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his...
Reviewed by Alayne G.
4.8
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Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training.
I am...
4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first...
Reviewed by Care member
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As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
5.0
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I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
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I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
5.0
"Very dedicated to making sure that she can help any client that she has to the best of her ability. Willing to go that extra mile! Having her work with you is like a breath of fresh air."
Reviewed by Latoya J.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Yonkers, NY
Marcia A.
5.0
My family adores Marcia. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her highly. Your family will love her, too!!
- Lindsay A.
Cinthia S.
5.0
Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...
- Samantha G.
Kayme M.
5.0
Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has also helped to keep my apartment...
- Ashley M.
Nakite A.
5.0
Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our Ava. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Aurellia H.
5.0
Aurellia was a great caregiver for my one year old son. She was always on time, if not early, and responsible about calling in if sick (because we are a medically vulnerable household). My son was very comfortable with her and I would definitely hire her again!
- Eric H.
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Ratings for Yonkers, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Yonkers, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.