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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 $24/hr as of May 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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Christian Anthony S.


Cohoes, NY

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creater

I'd describe my personality as Carring, passionate. I like caring for people with special needs because it takes patients and care to assist with their daily activities I'm looking for a job that I love I started caring for people with special needs when I was 17 In my spare time, I like to kayak One thing you should...
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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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca F.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with kids 2-4 years old. I love children and I love to play! I can also feed them, change diapers, bathe them, put them to bed, whatever you need to be done! I'm 28 and very responsible! I also have a sister who has special needs so I am used to communicating and interacting with special needs children.
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

Debbie F.

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Judith is an amazing Nanny. She took care of my two children with enthusiasm and diligence. One of my children has Autism and is nonverbal. Judith was very patient with him and understood his needs. She carried over the skills that my son's therapists suggested....

Parker O.

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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.

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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was...

Sarah B.

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Janay R.


Albany, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

The Fun & Responsible Second Mom !

Hello guys ! My name is Janay and I consider taking care of children as a lifestyle rather than a job because I love them so much. I have 8 years of experience inside and outside of family , including special needs children. I am currently enrolled in school to become a teacher , as I study early childhood education and child...
Janay can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Loves kids with a passion. Very respectful and reliable."

Eric A.

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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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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have several years of hands-on experience working with children, including those with special needs, and seniors. My compassionate and patient nature allows me to build strong, trusting relationships while providing personalized care and support. I am skilled in creating engaging activities for kids, supporting developmental...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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.

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.

Jessica S.

5.0

I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years .

- Debbie F.

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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