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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cross River, NY

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cross River, NY

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Katarzyna T.


Mount Kisco, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny!

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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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brittany S.


Mount Kisco, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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.
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Christina W.


Goldens Bridge, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Care Seeker For Those With Special Needs

I have had experience with those with special needs. Contact me for hours available.
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Jennifer K.


North Salem, NY

$35-36/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

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

CPR

First Aid

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Nora T.


Brewster, NY

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Nora :) I'm 21 years old and graduating college in December with a communication disorders degree! The last three years I've subbed as a teacher, TA, and para in the special education classroom at an elementary school. The last two summers I've worked one to one with two boys with ASD for their ESY program. I have...

Nan V.


Ridgefield, CT

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Behavior Therapist With 30 Years Experience

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.

Jill K.


Brewster, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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

Larry C.


Mount Kisco, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

NYS Certified Special Education Teacher

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!

Annabel K.


Mount Kisco, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Caregiver

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 :)

Keyri L.


Stamford, CT

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care

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
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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

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: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "

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Cinthia S.


White Plains, NY

$18-40/hr5 yrs exp

Med Tech

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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

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Olivia G.


Fairfield, CT

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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...

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Stephanie B.


Tarrytown, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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.

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Amanda F.


Purchase, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experience

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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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!"

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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

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
"Lila is a person who likes to help others, she is very passionate about what she does, she is helpful, kind, honest and a great person"

Andres G.

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Amanda P.


White Plains, NY

$25-27/hr4 yrs exp

Bubbly And Caring Sitter

3.0

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Elizabeth E.


Stamford, CT

$50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

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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Kianza R.


Stamford, CT

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kianza, and I currently work for a non-profit organization, providing care for adults with special needs in a home-based setting. I have a rich background in child care, having been a preschool teacher for seven years and working part-time at the Stamford Youth camp after-school program during that time. I am in...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

4.0
"We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for our three children, as needed, over the years. She is sweet, responsible and dependable. She's been a pleasure...

Christine O.

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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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