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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chester, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chester, NY

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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Cayla S.


Chester, NY

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...
Worked as a one-on-one aide in the goshen school district with a child with ms and autism. Stayed with student througout the day. Helped with schoolwork during class. Graded schoolwork corriculum around student's cognitive ability. Adapted pe classes as well.
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Chazley E.


Chester, NY

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

With six years of dedicated experience working with children of all ages, I am deeply passionate about helping others and creating positive, nurturing environments. For five years, I worked in an elementary school setting, gaining valuable experience supporting diverse students, including those with special needs. My approach...
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Firyal K.


Chester, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very patient with kids of all ages. Have 2 years experience with special needs children. I enjoy what I do. Always happy to help. I am CPR certified I know first aid safety.
Firyal can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Gabriella C.


Campbell Hall, NY

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Gabriella, I hope this message finds you well! Love for children is something that runs deep in me, with my dream to help with early childhood development. I love outdoor times, creativity, interactive play and exploration during all seasons. I also have experience with special needs children, as they hold a...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered. "

Care member

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Eileen N.


Highland Mills, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is eileen I am 61 years old and a retired elementary school teacher and mother of three daughters and two infant granddaughters. I have experience caring for infants through elementary school. I have also cared with children with autism and special needs . I can cook meals, help with homework, bathing. I love all...
Eileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Eileen is a trustworthy, helpful and loving. Mother of three adult daughters whom she has a great relationships with"

Rachael D.

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Ashley A.


Goshen, NY

$21-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would...

Jennifer F.

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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Rachael W.


Southfields, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much so I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
Rachael can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us...

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Elizabeth A.


Monroe, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced D.O.E. Certified Nanny Fulltime Only

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Para Professional since 2008 Department of Education district 75. Other Certifications include: CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Infectious Disease, and Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Lock Down Safety. I have worked with students in school setting and Private in home care. I have assisted students...
5.0
"Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and...

Christina F.

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Kathleen C.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Available For Your Child Care Needs

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children since I was a teenager for my siblings and cousins. I am a proud mother of four (home-schooled) now grown children; I have provided loving care for children as a nursery school teacher's aide, an aide in a special needs facility, a nanny for private families and a substitute teacher for all grades, with...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Ashley Q.


Monroe, NY

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a college graduate, currently pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. I have been babysitting for the past 12 years and have experience with kids from all age ranges. I have also worked in both a special needs preschool and high school.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah O.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My Name is Sarah and I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the town if Warwick, with a big family! I have worked at the BOCES school for kids with special needs over in Goshen and have taught at a daycare before, so safe to say kids are kind of my thing, I love working with them! I have lots experience working with all...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stacy B.


Campbell Hall, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom Of 3 Grandma To 1 Experience With Children Of All Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Stacy I have three children and a grandson who just turned 6 months old. I have worked in childcare for over 20 years on and off while working as a cosmetology teacher in between. I have worked in Boces as a para educator with children who have special needs, daycares, and after school programs. I love being able...
Stacy can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I have been taken care of children my whole life. raised a son who is now 28. I have been taking care of children with special needs especially autism or children born with fragile conditions as infants I've taken care of children with seizures or educational difficulties I am a kind caring person.. life skills teaching also .....
Shelley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Neyshiare P.


Harriman, NY

$30-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Com Hab Specialist

Hi! My name is Neysha and I work in com hab for two local families in Pomona NY. My experience is mainly with young adults, and I provide support during their daily activities while also aiding them in speech and performative functions. I love what I do and the families I work with.
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Justine P.


Washingtonville, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter CPR And First Aid Certified

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Justine, I am 31 years old. I have 15 years experience caring for children. I have worked with ages newborn to 15 years old, including twins, triplets, and special needs. I am CPR and FIRST AID Trained. I have experience w| sleep training, baby lead weening, have taken many early childhood & safety...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alicia S.


Monroe, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny-Special Needs

I have years of experience with special needs children from newborn-school age. I am an LPN in a newborn nursery, but also enjoy working privately with families at home. I have worked in the nursery as well as a preschool for children with a wide variety of special needs. I am especially patient and kind. I absolutely love...
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Eileen N.


Highland Mills, NY

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with the elderly for over 25 years. I have worked with people with dementia, aphasia, Parkinson's, cancer, Alzheimer's and mental health disorders I've been there for the end of life stage. My passion has always been the elderly and the ill. I've had experience working in nursing homes and working privately for...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, NY

Gabriella C.

5.0

Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered.

- Care member

Eileen N.

5.0

Eileen is a sweet, reliable and caring person who took care of my children and dog on a daily basis for many years before we moved away. She also took care of any housekeeping and errands when we asked. She was wonderful and really became a part of our family during her time working for us.

- Rebecca D.

Ashley A.

4.0

Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would definitely recommend Ashley!

- Jennifer F.

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...

- Care member

Elizabeth A.

5.0

Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they were her own. Many of our parents tried to hire her as a nanny. She is able to manage and create a safe and structured learning environment. She...

- Christina F.

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