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Find special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY that you’ll love

424 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, NY

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Chaya K.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider- Focus On Engagement And Communication

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I started volunteering with people with special needs as a freshman in high school. By the time I graduated high school, I was running a respite program that serviced 20 individuals with special needs. I continued running respite programs while also working in schools and in Medicaid Waiver funded residences. I was trained in...
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Tashonna H.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Provider

Hi, my name is Tashonna H. and I am currently a speech pathology major at Long Island University. For the past 8 years I have worked with kids in my community, babysitting and tutoring. I also have experience taking care of kids with special needs as I have a brother who is a special needs child. My little brother is currently 8...
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Celestine W.


Brooklyn, NY

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker As Well As Child, Adult And Elderly Care Taker

With over 20 years of experience working with children who have ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, etc., I pride myself on being dedicated and compassionate with a strong commitment to supporting children of all abilities. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, encouragement, and...
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Michelle W.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Families

Hello, I have been working with children with special needs for 8 years. I have worked in a childcare setting as well as provided private care. I have experience with children with food allergies, Down's syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, seizure disorders and eating disorders. I enjoy taking children outside for...
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Sarita M.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Special Needs Child And Adult Provider

Loving and compassionate professional mother of 2 special needs young adults with several years of experience and skills providing home care and group home supervision. Proven to ensure clients' medical needs and daily goals are met and help thrive to obtain the best quality of life.
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Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child And Adult Care Provider For 30+ Years

I have cared for children and adults for 30+ years. I am trained and certified to care for children with special needs, ADHD, Autism, and children of all ages and abilities. I am trained in Adult, child, and infant CPR & AED. I have certifications in earlier childhood education & development of newborns, preschool, school age,...
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Jameela D.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi! Shalom! My name is Jameela, I am a responsible, Mandarin speaking nanny with virtual and in classroom teaching experience. Previously I was responsible for assisting a moderate to severe autistic 7 and 2. 5-year-old. Responsibilities included stunning assistance, scheduling and monitoring therapies, and introducing modified...
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Amelie H.


Brooklyn, NY

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi! I've worked with many special needs kids in the past. I'm here to treat you child with respect and love. I am patient and calm and can easily assist them in any task they need. I'm very responsible and will be there for you and your child whenever necessary!
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Rachel D.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Patient And Fun Special Needs Babysitter

For three months I had the opportunity to work with two special needs boys (age 4). I was a full-time Special Ed. TA at a public school childcare center. It was a wonderful, rewarding job that stretched my patience and developed a love to help special needs children. I hope to work in this area for the foreseeable future.
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Tatiana P.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Tatiana and I have over 10 years of experience with children, teens and adults with special needs and disabilities. I currently work for a company that helps individuals with disabilities and I am looking for a second job in order to help another family with whatever they need. I am very patient and respectful...
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Petra S.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter/ Assistant For Children With Special Needs

I love children and would love to help you with giving the best care for yours. I am proactive, very flexible and skilled multitasker. The most essential part of my job is being very patient and find the best ways to communicate effectively and affect positively children's development. My most recent experience is...
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Juanice H.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant/Paraprofessional

Dedicated and compassionate, I am a paraprofessional with 10 years of experience supporting children and adults with special needs in the school systems. I specialize in providing personalized care, academic assistance, and behavioral support to help individuals thrive in their daily lives. With a patient and understanding...
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Nicholas M.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Brother

Hello! My name is Nicholas, I am 23 years old, and I am the brother of a beautiful little girl named K. K was born with Down Syndrome, a heart defect, Celiac, a thyroid problem, and accompanying speech/behavioral/mobility challenges. Around the age of 7, shortly after our father passed away, K was additionally diagnosed with...
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Lauren D.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs School Psychologist Looking For Part-time Care Work

Hi! I'm Lauren, I'm 33 years old. I have an education specialist degree in school psychology and have been working as a counselor for young adults with disabilities for four years. I am looking to supplement my income with part-time private care work. My specialties are: behavior management, social skills, emotional...
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Jonah N.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr

Interested In Working With Special Needs

Disclaimer--I don't have any "official" experience being a special needs provider. I'm an aspiring MSW student and a very caring, patient, attentive guy. I was tentatively hired as a woman's caretaker (ended up falling through) so I do have the necessary skills.
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Mika R.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-22/hr

Special Needs Camp Counselor (overnight)

I have always been affiliated in special needs programs. Most recently this summer I was an overnight counselor for special needs adults. I supported them being as hands on as bathing and hygiene as well as making sure they were fed to simply hanging out and going to the sensory room if we need a break. I was very dialed into...
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Susan S.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs And Regular Babysitter

I have many years of working with children of all ages and all cognitive levels of abilities. I worked for NYC Department of Education as an educator/special educator. I was a full-time babysitter for a 2-year-old girl with Aicardi syndrome for two years and a live in babysitter for her brother for almost 7 years. . l have now...
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Alison G.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

I have worked in both integrated and sub-separate classrooms with children whose special needs range from intellectual, to emotional, to physical. I am comfortable working with children ages 3 to 18.
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Xarviar C.


Brooklyn, NY

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I currently work as a Residential Habilitation Specialist for adults with special needs. I also have experience working as a direct support professional and respite worker for children and adults with special needs. I find the field of work fulfilling because I am able to assist them with reaching their maximum potential and...
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Ariela M.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Special Needs

Hello, my name is Ariela and I am here to serve your family by providing excellent, compassionate care. I am currently completing my last year of my Masters program for Social Work. My undergraduate degree in Psychology included training and education in childhood developmental psychology and various disorders that affect...

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 163 reviews of the 424 listed special needs caregivers.