Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Elmhurst, NY

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...

Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...

Richi G.

Valery G.

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...

5.0

"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...

Charlotte B.

Shareeda R.

South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

5.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...

Shareeda can also help with: Dementia

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0

"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

Bora Z.

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

5.0

(1)

I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Bora can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer could work with her. Our son misses her so much and so do we!"

Ornela G.

Eka B.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

5.0

(1)

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

Zoe E.

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a senior in college. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I am a student-athlete so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!

Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...

Dion B.

Sarah C.

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Monday-Sunday Afternoons And Evenings

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sarah and I am a 31-year-old nanny living in Manhattan. I have been a nanny for over 10 years and am first aid and CPR certified. I have a degree in childhood development and have experience in child care with children of all ages in various environments. I have been in my current position for 4 years where I nanny...

Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I interviewed Sarah both on the phone and in person. She was always quick to reply to text/email, was early for the person interview. Sarah was intelligent, kind, and energetic. We ended up hiring someone else but I urge anyone to consider her!"

Gabrielle R.

Caro F.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving & Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Believe it or not, I have been babysitting for more than 12 years! I've worked with many different families and summer camps over the years, so I'm comfortable with every age group. But my most recent experiences are with infants and toddlers. A bit of my background... I graduated from Tufts University in 2020 with majors in...

Caro can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I don't have enough good things to say about Caro, who has babysat for us regularly for two years. She was a counselor to my 7 year old at camp in the Middlesex Fells, and they became such good buddies, that more time together was required. Caro is always loads of...

Elizabeth M.

Ondine A.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ondine, a 24-year-old native New Yorker with over nine years of babysitting experience, starting at the age of 15. I've had the privilege of working with diverse families in both New York City and Chicago, caring for children ranging from one week to 11 years old. I've also spent over a year providing dedicated care...

Ondine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"We hired Ondine as a part-time nanny after I returned to work after having our daughter. She came to us when our daughter was 2 months old and worked for us for several months. She was very attentive and nurturing and our daughter absolutely loved her. Ondine...

Morgan S.

Barbara L.

Astoria, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

4.4

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Updated July 2025 I have cared for children for nearly 40 years. I worked in day care as a preschool teacher as well as toddler head teacher. I also held the title of Developmental Educator for the Early Intervention Program at Child Guidance Clinic, servicing families and children ages 0-3. In 1999, I began working in the...

Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Barbara works well with a variety of children, including those with developmental delays and other special needs."

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Rebecca H.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Drama Teacher Seeking Afternoon Care/Tutoring Work

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...

Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We've had Rebecca care for our kids, 5 and 8, on various occasions starting from when they were babies. She is creative about ways to entertain them, positive in her behavior management, and has so much knowledge and understanding about how to work with all ages,...

Care member

Natalia R.

Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

5.0

"Natalia is a fantastic caregiver and person. She worked with my adult daughter with special needs for a little over three months. During that time, we found her to be caring, warm, punctual, intelligent, and flexible. Natalia is also an excellent driver. In...

Lewis K.

Gabriela F.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(18)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...

Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew comfortable with Gabriela and there were no tears when we left. They had a wonderful evening and we felt great...

Whitney M.

Lucero R.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(17)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Lucero can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Lucero is one of the only people I would trust with my kids. She is very dependable and will always put the kids first. I know she does it because she enjoys it, and she loves to put a smile on their faces. She has been watching my girls for a few years now, and...

Jada D.

Jessica C.

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Full Time Work In Late Summer

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced childcare provider based near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I grew up in a large family, and would attribute my passion for childcare to my close relationship with my younger siblings. I started babysitting for special-needs families at the age of 15, and have continued my career in childcare ever since. I have...

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I was Jessica's martial arts instructor for nearly a decade. During that time she was a regular part of our Coaching Assistant staff. Jessica was great with working with students of all ages, but particularly shined when working with the younger students (ages...

Jose J.

Jessica M.

Jersey City, NJ

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Patience Is The Key

5.0

(1)

My name is Jessica I am a 23-year-old whose hair sometimes changes colors the best part? Children think I'm a mermaid or fairy! :) I'm a college student majoring in early childhood education at BMCC. My goal is to be the most goofy.. Silly caring teacher to all those little ones anxious to learn about the world. I did my...

Katrina D.

Woodhaven, NY

$25-46/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

I have been the go-to babysitter among family and friends for many years. I have been dealing with ages from 5 months old to 9-year-old. I am a Paraprofessional for the Board of Education, working one on one with special need children and I have worked with kindergarteners, First grade, currently working with Pre-k. My previous...

Katrina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"Katrina is the best nanny/sitter I have ever had. She's smart, caring, fun, and just great with kids. I'd recommend 100% to anyone looking for hire."

Naomi S.

Rachel R.

$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Rachel and I'm 27 years old. I'm a passionate and experienced nanny that has been vetted by several different agencies in NYC including British American Household Staffing and The Nanny Authority. I am a confident, flexible, and reliable nanny with over 8 years in the childcare industry. Highly passionate about serving...

Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Rachel worked with us for a year. She was always on time and has been passionate about her work with children. Her specialty was working one on one with our special needs son. This consisted of changing diapers, being on call at night, feeding him proper and...

Genie E.

Tiasha R.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

5.0

(1)

Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...

Jeadd A.

$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

3.7

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