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Lisa J.

Experienced Special Ed Teaching Assistant

Yorktown Heights, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experience with Theraputic equipment feeding. Seizure disorder Worked with students with cerebral palsy Down syndrome, autistic. Work in Ardsley school district for 18 years. Reliable, responsible, Careing and patient. Also a background in childcare 60 credits from westchester community college in early childcare 20+ years...

Marian T. says "Lisa is amazing. She has a great work ethic and is dependable,reliable and always punctual. Lisa has worked with my son for over 12 years and he...

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Yorktown Heights, NY

4.9(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...

Laura C. says "Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and...

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Energetic And Creative Sitter!

Yorktown Heights, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Alexa -- a student at UT Austin, majoring in Health and Society, and also Spanish-I'll be a senior this upcoming Fall! I have been a babysitter/nanny for around 7 years, including being a full-time nanny for the past 3 years. I love to get creative and have fun with games, baking, activities, etc. I have much...
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Full/part Time Care Giver

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...

Leilani D. says "Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking...

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Open To Work

Mahopac, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...

Ramona P. says "She did a great job ! I highly recommend her"

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Buchanan, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...

Gayle M. says "Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes...

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Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Lake Peekskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...

Sabrina W. says "Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

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Babysitter With Pediatric Medicine Background

Cortlandt Manor, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Cait! I'm a medical support professional with 10 years of experience in multiple specialties. I started a family 5 years ago and now that my children are in school, I am looking to rejoin the workforce. I most recently worked in Pediatric Neurology and am very comfortable caring for children with special needs. I have...

Amy N. says "We could not have been more thrilled with Caitlin. She bailed us out with a sick kid on ridiculously short notice, drove a long way, was super patient with...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Garrison, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
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Somers Babysitter

Purdys, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a full time social worker available for evening and weekend babysitting. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience as well as special needs experience.
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Mahopac, NY

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$16/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Nube, I have an HHA/ PCA certification, I have worked with kids and adults with special needs, I can cook, clean, drive, I would love to help take Care of your little ones.
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In Home Child Care

Croton on Hudson, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I am a caring and patient Nanny with Excellent references. I have worked with newborns - pre-teens, including special needs children. I am CPR/first aid certified, hold my CDA for infants/toddlers and an associates from Johnson and wales university. English speaking, non smoker, clean driving record.
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Asistant Personal

Croton on Hudson, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
respite care
Take care of a person with disabilities (21 years old boy). Drive him to school, teraphys, and home. Prepare special food for him. Give him his medication on time. Help him to go to the bathroom (shave him, help him in the toilet, brush his teeth, wash his face, etc). Get him ready for school (Dress him up, prepare the...
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Live-in Nanny/Caregiver

Mahopac, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a down to earth, nurturing nanny seeking a full-time, live in position. Current excellent references available. Have cared for special needs and infant twins through teenagers in 5 families. A true team player- Committed to collaborating with you as you care for your family. I have been a Nanny for 29+ years. I'm 47 years...
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LMSW, M.Ed.

Putnam Valley, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a current licensed social worker and I hold a Masters of Education degree. I've worked with children ages 1-21 years of age. I have experience with special needs children, specifically with autism as well. I also have tutoring experience and I've also worked in a school before as well.
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Senior Care & Driver

Peekskill, NY

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi, My name is Guadalupe , I am a reliable and responsible person, I have experience working with senior. I have my own transportation , please feel free to contact me anytime. best regards, Guadalupe.
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About Me

Putnam Valley, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
- I've always loved working with children, which is why I am currently Studying Childhood/Special Education in college. - Prior work experience of 4 years at a camp working one on one with special needs children as well as Nursery group leader for 3 years. - I am positive, I have good organization skills, can help around the...
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Ossining, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm a dedicated and experienced educator with a strong background in special education. With over 6 years of experience working with children of all abilities--including those with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and developmental delays--I provide individualized,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Yorktown Heights, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Yorktown Heights, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Lisa J.

Lisa is amazing. She has a great work ethic and is dependable,reliable and always punctual. Lisa has worked with my son for over 12...

- Marian T.

Drita V.

Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way),...

- Laura C.

Grace S.

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just...

- Leilani D.

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