Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Elmhurst, NY
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Elmhurst, NY! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Elmhurst, NY that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elmhurst, NY
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Elmhurst, NY
Josep D.
Elmhurst, NY
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie has been terrific taking care of my husband who has had a head injury. He is very thorough and respectful. He is also excellent with our entire family."
Sara S.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little...
Lynette M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Billie is not only very capable but also a truly caring individual. He has a warm and upbeat personality that was evident a first meeting him. He interacts well with my husband while performing the necessary tasks and, at the same time, putting a smile on my...
Helene P.
Have mostly cared for our seniors, but i'd like to expand my skills to care for special needs. Please contact me if you would be willing to give me that chance to care for your loved ones. Thank you.
John Andy S.
Elmhurst, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support.
Cesar L.
Elmhurst, NY
$20-25/hr
Hi, I am a newly registered nurse with Basic Life Support certification, and while waiting for replies of my applications at the hospitals, I wanna work part time.
My name is Nishan and I have a masters in Psychology. I also have experience working with kids and seniors who have developmental disabilities.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$16-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Sam, a 23-year-old recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz. I have nine years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I've also completed an internship at a preschool where I worked with children, ages 2-5, with identified special needs, and...
Rex Alvin B.
Elmhurst, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Im a very experienced caregiver for more than 30 yrs. Im a CHHA. I graduated LPN nursing but just no lic. I can drive. Ive worked in different facilities before, nursing home, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, rehab, hospice care and homecare doing live in... I have a very good references... Im a Filipino...
Hi everyone, my name is Melissa!
About me: I love working with kids, and have experience with newborns, infants and toddlers. I trained as a physical therapist in Colombia in 2016, and am applying that experience supporting families as a nanny in New York I care about being a partner to parents. Most recently, I supported...
BIO
Professional Nanny aiming to use my 20 years of childcare experience and passion for child development, to foster loving relationships and meet childcare needs. I have 2 children, ages 15 and 17, one of which has Cornelia De Lange syndrome. This has given me firsthand experience but also a deep appreciation for children with...
Tenzin P.
Elmhurst, NY
$18-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! I have an extensive background in childcare. I have cared for children as young as infants to teenagers 15 years of age. I worked full and part-time nanny positions during undergrad and grad school. My education is in School Psychology and I have worked with special needs students during my training. I believe that...
Tenzin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Martha E.
Elmhurst, NY
$40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills.
Ability to remain poised when handling difficult
able to work independently with little or no supervision
Conversant in Spanish and English
Caring and loving
Mother of two wonderful daughters one with special needs.
More than 10 year of working with children from babies...
Aastha L.
Elmhurst, NY
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello parents!! My name is Aastha. I am 30 years old. I am CPR certified. I know english, Hindi and Nepali language. I am very fun loving and disciplined nanny. I can take kids to swimming classes and many other extra activities classes and also fix the play dates :) I am a natural caregiver who is extremely compassionate and...
Aastha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Aastha is incredible at creating fun activities for our child to do. Pre-covid they would always be off on adventures together. Going to museums, the beach, the park and meeting up with other nannies for great playdates. Aastha is great about connecting with other...
Melissa B.
Most of my lifetime I've worked in helping others and maintaining an organize environment. I'm willing to face any challenges, as a mother I'm very caring , willing to learn and have a good relationship with my patients
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care.
I can provide the following services:
medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...
Jodi D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...
Ashley M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"
Brian W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Hello, My name is Greys, I speak Spanish. I have a degree in early childhood education, a degree obtained, 14 years of experience in caring for children of different ages, and children with special needs with CPR certification, I am a serious, responsible, respectful person. I give all my love when starting my work. I have...
Grey can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always punctual and took care of everything she needed. She was thoughtful in coming prepared with creative ideas and...
Rosa R.
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmhurst, NY
Bellie T.
5.0
Billie is great with our brother who is currently residing in a rehab facility for a brain injury. He goes above and beyond to help our brother during his rehabilitation and cares to see him improving. We are very happy he is on our team and our brother responds very well with him. :)
- Shpresa B.
Sam T.
5.0
Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little Man was well taken care of and kept...
- Lynette M.
Bellie T.
5.0
The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable, hardworking, strong, thorough, caring, and...
- Jane B.
Aastha L.
5.0
Aastha is incredible at creating fun activities for our child to do. Pre-covid they would always be off on adventures together. Going to museums, the beach, the park and meeting up with other nannies for great playdates. Aastha is great about connecting with other nannies and organizing group...
- Melissa B.
Jennifer F.
5.0
I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is going on. I feel completely...
- Jodi D.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
9 common child care struggles for single parents — with practical solutions
February 19th, 2025 Navigating child care as a parent, no matter the time of year, can be challenging. From work conflicts to varying partner schedules to unexpected sick days ... Read more
Is my child neurodivergent? What experts say parents need to know
February 19th, 2025 It feels like the term “neurodivergence” is everywhere these days, but it’s rare we get a helpful breakdown of what it is and what it means for our children... Read more
The nanny is sick: Now what?
February 19th, 2025 It’s a working parent’s nightmare: your nanny just called in sick. You have to get to work, but what do you do with your kids?
“
... Read more
How to interview nannies for a nanny share
September 13th, 2022 While most parents have completed job interviews in their lives, not everyone has been on the other side of the table. As the person tasked with finding the... Read more
Ratings for Elmhurst, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Elmhurst, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.