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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Astoria, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Astoria, NY

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Claudia N.


Astoria, NY

$21-30/hr

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I have been helping kids with different neurological disorders, speech difficulties and help them have more confidence to reach their goals according to their capacities.

Sarah F.


Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sarah. I'm a recent NYU graduate with a degree in a Child Psychology. I am currently a full time assistant teacher at a independent school for children with Autism. I am New York State Department of Education Certified. I have more than 4 years experience caring for neurotypical children - ages ranging from...

Sabrin K.


Astoria, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, I am sabrin I am 30 years old I have been working in restaurants since 2012 Then I finished this work 2020 I lost my job because of the pandemic I have a car that I have been driving for 3 years

Jennifer G.


Astoria, NY

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Magical, And Mystical Sitter!

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I've work with special needs children for over 7 years in the Department of Education and I love what I do. I am well trained and gifted. I also cook, do laundry and clean. I'm a single 30-year-old woman with a lot of patience and with enough love to give to the...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Tatiana K.


Astoria, NY

$28-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Dear parents, Professional Nanny with bachelor's degree in laws, living in the USA for the past seven years always working with children and assisting families. Loving, responsible, caring, energetic and very passionate about child development! Experienced with babies, infants, toddlers, twins, school age and special needs;...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. Before becoming a teacher, I volunteered at Camp Anchor, which is a camp for children...
Mary Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Sarah F.


Astoria, NY

$22-27/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Caretaker

Hi I'm Sarah! I am an experienced child care provider and teacher who is seeking work. I have several years of experience working with in classroom settings with children of all ages, both who are neurotypical and special needs. I have a bachelors degree in Child Psychology and am currently pursuing my MBA at NYU Stern. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

With over 4 years of extensive experience as a nanny, I bring a wealth of expertise in caring for newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm 28 years old, I have dedicated myself to providing nurturing and attentive care to children of all ages, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. My background...
Djulle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah R.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

(1)

I have 3 years of experience with gerontology. I have also worked in several nursing homes as an HHA and a CNA. I also work with special needs kids.
Sarah can also help with: Home modification, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Mary A.


Brooklyn, NY

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Responsible for daily care of adults including dressing, and feeding. Charted daily progress and special need.
Mary can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, respite care, home modification, personal care & more
5.0
"Andrea took care of my dad for a week while we travelled for vacation. He has multiple sclerosis and mainly bedridden or in a wheelchair. He has a lot of different needs and Andrea just knew what to do. She's very experienced, dependable, trustworthy and...

Cindy C.

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Midori K.


Bronx, NY

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
Riley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and...

Amanda F.

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Cheryl W.


Bronx, NY

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...

Richi G.

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Brazil can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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 like a member of the family."

Janice C.

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Samantha L.


New York, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sammy is fantastic! She shows up early, is quick with text communication and my daughters absolutely love her! She follows thru with our routine and goes the extra mile at craft time. 10/10!"

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Suprina B.


New York, NY

$50-55/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child Is Exceptional!

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...
Suprina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suprina is the perfect Mary Poppins. As a new mom, I appreciated all the guidance she give me from all the years of her experience. Most importantly, she tailored her advice and support perfectly to suit our family's house culture. "

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Mary Michael Q.


Brooklyn, NY

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...
Mary Michael can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...

Ira W.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental milestones thanks to her hard work and consistent effort. She...

Ashley R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Astoria, NY

Andrea F.

5.0

I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend Andrea to care for your loved ones.

- Amy E.

Midori K.

5.0

Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours.

- Care member

Riley M.

5.0

Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and solutions to caring for the kids. He...

- Amanda F.

Cheryl W.

5.0

Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around the time that Cheryl joined us and...

- Richi G.

Brazil K.

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 like a member of the family.

- Janice C.

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Ratings for Astoria, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Astoria, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.