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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chester, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Chester, NY
I love working with special needs children. I've worked with special needs children as a teachers aide in NYC public schools, worked with children in Orange Ulster Boxes after I moved from the city to orange county. I currently work with a 4-month-old, in Goshen. I work three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a loving nanny and Licensed Nurse. I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old, roughly 47 years! I have done everything from babysitting, nannying, after school care, special needs, preschool teaching assistant and newborn nurse. Currently I work in private homes as a newborn/pediatric nurse. I love...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Rachael W.
Southfields, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked in group homes where the clients had developmental disabilities, autistic, deaf, blind, mute etc.
Holly R.
Florida, NY
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to transition out of the hospital clinical setting into a more home based practice. I would love to talk more about how I could be of service to you.
Hi! I'm Carla, and I'm new to Albany. I currently work in education administration. I work full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Before I moved to Albany, my most recent position was as a NYS-certified public school teacher. I am certified to teach Italian and Spanish, but I have also taught English as a New Language. I have...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Hi I have worked for the board of education for 22 years. I work with children who have special needs. I love my job and love the kids! I have worked with children who are emotional disturbed to students with autism. I have a great amount of experience working in this field. I would love to continue tutoring babysitting or just...
Brooke T.
New Hampton, NY
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! I'm a friendly and creative childcare provider with four years of experience. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children who are potty trained.
My passion for childcare began when I was a babysitter for my own sister with special needs, and I've loved supporting families and providing reliable childcare ever since....
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Alex, and I am 27 years old, currently teaching Kindergarten virtually at a charter school. This is my third year teaching and I have previously taught 2nd grade and 4th grade. In addition, my younger brother has Down syndrome, and I have been around children with special needs my entire life. I am looking for a...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Rebecca L.
Warwick, NY
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Nurturing, Organized, Punctual, Flexible, Mary Poppins
I began providing childcare in high school and come with 18 years of experience.. I have worked in day care centers, owned a home day care and ran nursery programs. I come with meal and lesson planning experience as well as special needs and multiples experience. I took an break to raise my children whom are now grown and now...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My experience as a school monitor and a health care provider for elderly and special people makes me a better person. As a monitor at the school I make sure that students are focused on their tasks. My experience as a health care provider helps me more to love what I'm doing. I treat and help my patients the way I want to be...
Maggie K.
Arden, NY
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
Mallory D.
Monroe, NY
$23-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am looking to connect with a family in need of care for an individual who needs assistance. I have a big heart and a lot of patience. I have a specials needs daughter and I understand what is required to care for anyone who needs assistance.
Carlee M.
Mahwah, NJ
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Carlee and I am a senior at Syracuse University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have worked with both boys and girls of all ages (ranging from infants to teens), and also have worked with...
Carlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive to my job inquiries before she finished her college semester and was ready to work with my family once she got...
Jeanne D.
5.0
(1)
Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the...
Mary M.
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three who has worked with special education children in school and home settings. I have experience with children with Autism. I was the director of a day care program. I have NYS and NJ Teaching Certification credentials. I enjoy children and love enriching their education and watching them grow.
5.0
"Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...
Keli J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
5.0
(4)
Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I'm Cheriene, I'm 23 years old, and a recent alumna of SUNY Albany. I've spent a lot of times at jobs I felt were draining my energy and finally discovered what was meant for me, nannying. My passion of babysitting came from babysitting my brothers to help my parents out while they worked....
Cheriene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheriene was an exceptional nanny to our 19 month old daughter! She was with us from the time she was 11-18 months old. We absolutely loved how reliable she was and she was so helpful. She followed her routine and was so responsive with great communication. We...
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Deserine A.
Montgomery, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurses Aid, home health aid, personal care aid, companion, for 30 years. I am very passionate towards caring for the sick and elderly. I do have experience in caring for persons with vast area of illnesses, example, cancer patient, bedbound, Alzheimer, the elderly with memory problems , Paraplegic , wound care....
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, NY
Carlee M.
5.0
I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive to my job inquiries before she finished her college semester and was ready to work with my family once she got home. Carlee can also cook! She...
- Jeanne D.
Gillian D.
5.0
Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the children. She is exceptional at...
- Mary M.
Laura D.
5.0
Laura is great with my autistic son. He loves her and is always excited to see her. She plans fun and enriching activities and is a reliable travel companion on his trips to Florida. She is a gem!
- Care member
Lauren C.
5.0
Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!
- Keli J.
Cheriene M.
5.0
Cheriene was an exceptional nanny to our 19 month old daughter! She was with us from the time she was 11-18 months old. We absolutely loved how reliable she was and she was so helpful. She followed her routine and was so responsive with great communication. We moved further away and unfortunately...
- Care member
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