Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Cross River, NY
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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cross River, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Cross River, NY
Luke B.
Ridgefield, CT
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am currently a senior at Vassar College. I am home for the summer looking for babysitting jobs! I have worked in Branchville Elementary School as a paraprofessional and substitute. I have also worked as a babysitter for children with special needs. I look forward to working with you!
Luke can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! I've been a professional nanny for over 14 years now. I absolutely adore children! I love watching them exploring and discovering the world, I love helping them achieve their goals, I love seeing the world through their innocent eyes! I have an experience with kids 3 months old to 17 years old, also kids with special needs...
Katarzyna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have grown up with a sister on the autism spectrum so I have 21 years of experience with that. I also have been a huge part of helping her and her classmates with many activities. I am working with the special needs population on a regular basis.
I have had experience with those with special needs. Contact me for hours available.
Working with Children
I have worked with children for over 20 years, I enjoy teaching Children and nurturing them
My repertoire of experience includes working with Children who have special needs, delays, live in group homes, and require certifications for care as well as working as a professional Nanny
I have taught in the...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and compassionate behavior therapist with over 30 years of experience helping children with special needs. My expertise includes
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), verbal behavior, and Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). I have worked extensively with autistic children and those with other...
5.0
"Nan has been the best teacher our son A. has ever had. He's got moderate autism and she strikes just the right balance between great curriculum and a firm hand to keep him focused. She has great educational insights and tailored a lesson plan to fit his needs and...
Chris W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving, responsible, reliable woman, who loves being with children! I am calm and patient and have a great sense of humor. I have always had the natural ability to establish a rapport quickly with children of all ages. My career has been devoted entirely to the care and education of young children. I have taught...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jill has been working for us since January. She is extremely reliable and dependable. She is always on time and my kids look forward to seeing her in the mornings. I am very happy that we found her. And recommend her highly for anyone who is looking for child care...
Dori V.
Kateryna Z.
New Canaan, CT
$28-45/hr
Hi, I'm Katya, I'm 24 and from Ukraine. I have experience working with a person who has Down syndrome and is deaf and mute, I have a recommendation. I will be happy to help you
Robin G.
Ridgefield, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
My human service involvements have spanned from first thoughts of how to be in my life, beginning with work inside an agency which provided counseling, information, and referral services. I have continued directly serving clients who require aide, personal care assistance, and counsel for adjustment, disability, medical/wellness...
I've worked with individuals with a variety of needs for over 10 years and look forward to supporting your child reach his/her full potential!
It's my passion to make a positive impact on others lives! I have a very patient and soothing nature. I worked at a summer camp and have some experience working with special needs kids. I also have experience helping elderly. I hope I can get to know you and help make an impact on your life as well :)
I'm 30 years old I'm a mother of 2 I know how take care kids also I know how take care kids with specials need.
Keyri can also help with: Light cleaning
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
Cinthia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...
Samantha G.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Olivia! I am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut, and I'm currently attending graduate school at Sacred Heart University. I have 7 years of experience working with children. I have experience working with children who have special needs. I spent the summer teaching kindergartners in summer school!...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia is an amazing babysitter/caregiver and I highly recommend her. She has been babysitting my children for several years. She’s super responsible, honest, kind, compassionate and energetic. She’s good with all ages and keeps the kids engaged and busy. My kids...
Care member
Stephanie B.
Tarrytown, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family. "
Kavita A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired.
I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."
Joan R.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cross River, NY
Nan V.
5.0
Nan has been the best teacher our son A. has ever had. He's got moderate autism and she strikes just the right balance between great curriculum and a firm hand to keep him focused. She has great educational insights and tailored a lesson plan to fit his needs and abilities. We're really happy we...
- Chris W.
Jill K.
5.0
Jill has been working for us since January. She is extremely reliable and dependable. She is always on time and my kids look forward to seeing her in the mornings. I am very happy that we found her. And recommend her highly for anyone who is looking for child care !
- Dori V.
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
- Care member
Cinthia S.
5.0
Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...
- Samantha G.
Olivia G.
5.0
Olivia is an amazing babysitter/caregiver and I highly recommend her. She has been babysitting my children for several years. She’s super responsible, honest, kind, compassionate and energetic. She’s good with all ages and keeps the kids engaged and busy. My kids love Olivia and whoever hires her...
- Care member
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