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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elmsford, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years
Special needs caregivers in Elmsford, NY
Katherine P.
Elmsford, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
I have experience with kids with special needs, bathing, dressing, feedings, transfers to wheelchair.
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, I am Gentle and Affectionate, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies I have a natural rapport with children, and require...
Iris can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our family was blessed to have Ms.Iris for a year.we appreciate all the love she put into watching my son.I could have not done it without her support especially through covid. Ms.Iris has become part of our family.My son needed someone he could engage with and...
Abigail S.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids love when Rachel comes, and they go to sleep punctually under her care."
Sara C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
Natalya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Natalya to care of my five and eight year old. I found her to be very competent in her care of them. She is someone who is considerate, dependable and proactive. She is also reliable and conscientious. I would recommend her again and again."
Tamara L.
5.0
(2)
*CHHA, CPR, AED
* I recently moved to Westchester County from NJ.
5/22 - present/ Spring Valley NY
For almost 3 years, I've been taking care of a wonderful woman who has macula degeneration and recently hearing loss.
duties: Dr appts, cooking, tidying up, meds, shopping, hygiene, exercise, and companionship.
7/2012 - 4/2022...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him. "
Mary A.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."
Beth O.
5.0
(1)
I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...
Sheridan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and competent."
Cesar A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Michelle, I'm thrilled at the possibility of becoming a part of your family's journey. With 20 years of experience, I find so much joy in nurturing the precious stages infant through toddler age children. I have a strong background in infant care and early childcare with a vast amount of experience...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are beyond grateful for Michelle and the love and care she has given our family over the many years. From the very beginning, she has been an integral part of our lives, nurturing and supporting our two young children since birth with such warmth, patience, and...
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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & 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.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...
Care member
Rosalys T.
Tarrytown, NY
$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My passion for nurturing young minds and my previous babysitting experience led me to become a nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children, fostering an environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun. I maintain open communication with...
Rosalys can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is a person with great values
Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care."
Belen Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...
Leilani D.
Lisa R.
Harrington Park, NJ
$19-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...
Diane O.
Carolyn C.
Tarrytown, NY
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Amber B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...
Nathanael B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmsford, NY
Iris D.
5.0
Our family was blessed to have Ms.Iris for a year.we appreciate all the love she put into watching my son.I could have not done it without her support especially through covid. Ms.Iris has become part of our family.My son needed someone he could engage with and some one who communicated with him.My...
- Abigail S.
Amanda F.
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
Rachel W.
5.0
I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child wandered off from his parents accidentally fell into the water very quickly. I was impressed...
- Ellen E.
Natalya W.
5.0
Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our flow and acted as an extension of us!
- Anne L.
Catherine I.
5.0
Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him.
- Mary A.
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