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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cohoes, NY

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cohoes, NY

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

5.0

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As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

4.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With over three decades of childcare experience, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your children in your home. Since age 16, I have honed my skills through various caregiving roles, including raising my own 26- and 21-year-old twins, who were preemies with special needs. Professionally, I have served...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super easy going and attentive to my son. Played with him for hours, he enjoyed her!"

Kristin B.

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Tammy S.


Cohoes, NY

$18-26/hr

Experience With Special Needs

I have experience with some special needs areas from my own twins and family members. My twins were premature. I have an older daughter who has adhd. With my twins both had major development delays. Both needing speech therapy. My son is high functioning autism and adhd. My twins also had cognitive delays. My son had an IEP plan...
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Riley H.


Cohoes, NY

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with school and Cooking/Meals. I am a college student majoring in Special Education and minoring in Spanish! I love working with little kids and would also love to work with children with special needs!
Riley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mary M.


Cohoes, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi this is Mary I am an LPN and I work with an agency for 13 years I've done behavioral health pediatrics one on one care with children with special needs feeding G-tube trach care playing and having fun please let me know if you would like to meet me thank you
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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"honest reliable and care-giving!! She goes above and beyond to do her job she's very passionate about everything she does very family oriented give her a chance you won't regret"

Sunita S.

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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ellie is a joy to work with, responsible and loving. Ellie began watching my two children when my youngest son was less than 3 months old. She took care of both my son and my 2 year old daughter. As a fellow parent, I am sure you know that it can be difficult....

Carrie S.

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Sophia G.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sophia:) I have experience working with children of all ages! I have worked with children through my local after school program and I currently work/support children and adults who have special needs. My mother is a licensed daycare provider of 15+ years so I have lots of experience helping her out with...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!"

Rachel G.

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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her. "

David N.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Availale

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...
Judith can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

Alitza S.

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Cynthia T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years being a care giver to my parents, my child with special needs, and patients. I've been parenting for 31 years. I love fur babies/ pets and am open to them being in the home at time of care. I have lots of experience in the medical field. I am very patient, open minded, honest, empathetic and always looking for ways to...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys...

Matthew F.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...
5.0
"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

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Alexis B.


Waterford, NY

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in graduate school studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology). Previously, I have worked in a preschool setting working in an Autism Spectrum Classroom and 6:1:3 setting. In addition, through my education I have also clinically worked with individuals of all age ranges with a variety of...
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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Amne A.


Watervliet, NY

$22-35/hr1 yrs exp

I used to babysit for a couple of months and I also work as a teacher assistant with children with special needs
Amne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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David W.


Watervliet, NY

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have extensive experience in taking care of individuals. I am currently taking care of a family friend. He is 90 yrs young. I prepare his morning meal, clean his home and care for his dog. I then return in the evening. I take him to all of his Dr appts and do his weekly shopping. I have worked for Catholic Charities and...
David can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
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Gecaunna E.


Troy, NY

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience with a private nanny agency and also have experience with special needs care. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Arts Crafts, outdoor/indoor activities, school work etc. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts and Associates in Science degree. Currently, I'm pursuing my masters online.
Gecaunna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ashley S.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Aspiring Nurse And Pediatric Caregiver

*Currently in Albany, NY for college until first week of May, but will be in Philadelphia area second week of May-August 2020! After years of working with special needs children within various New Jersey school systems, I found myself more and more intrigued to continue working with children. While currently obtaining my second...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Giylah H.


Albany, NY

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello future families! I am new to care. com. However I am not new to the babysitter club or healthcare! Caring for kids has always been my specialty , and my greatest gift. I've been babysitting for about 10 years. From elementary through middle school years all the way up until high school . I took a break and now care for...
Giylah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cohoes, NY

Tanith B.

5.0

Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house.

- Nikki S.

Tammy S.

5.0

I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!

- Melissa P.

Drupatti S.

5.0

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.

- Sarah C.

Ellie L.

5.0

Ellie is a wonderful babysitter. She is very caring and loves keeping our children engaged. She is very responsive and keeps us informed about their day. I would absolutely recommend Ellie as a babysitter / nanny.

- Kadan S.

Sophia G.

5.0

Jojo loved being able to come and play with Miss S and her family! She can't wait to play again!

- Rachel G.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

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