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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elmsford, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years

Special needs caregivers in Elmsford, NY

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Susan D.


Congers, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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

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Sarah M.


Pleasantville, NY

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...

Douglas M.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She...

Ziyang N.

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...

Lauren R.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori Beth worked with my daughter for 2 years and was wonderful in so many ways. She helped develop a plan to keep her focused and social in the community every day. She is organized, compassionate and will quickly feel like part of your family. Highly recommended."

Barry H.

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Jasmily G.


New Rochelle, NY

$20/hr12 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 of experience and I love working with kids. I have worked with all age children from 5-month-old babies to 13-year-olds. I also have experience with special needs children, hyperactive children and twins. I have taken children to school, picked them up from school, taken them to after school activities and lessons, fed...
Jasmily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amanda R.


Greenwich, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Reliable, professional and very loved by our family! "

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Vera A.


Yonkers, NY

$18-30/hr

Direct Support Professional

I'm a professional worker who will have no problems working with older people or people with special needs
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
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Rachel W.


Northvale, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello I am currently a senior at studying psychology with a minor in education. I have a lot of experience with typical kids and kids with special needs. I have worked with kids with special needs (specifically ASD) for about four years now. I have references if needed! I do currently work as a Behavior Technician (ABA) for...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Michelle F.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have experience working with children and young adults with special needs including autism. With my knowledge, patience and creativity I would be happy to work with your child/young adult.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Colleen D.


Larchmont, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I myself am a mother of 2. I am 8-year-old and a 5-year-old with special needs. I have been a CNA for 9 years. CPR certified and have my own car.
Colleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Svetlana G.


White Plains, NY

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

White Plains

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Loving and caring nanny, 10 years of experience caring for children from infant to kindergarten, also experience with special needs children

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Vera A.


Yonkers, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I have a lot of experience in child care since I took care of all my three siblings. I also have a year experience with special needs children and adults . I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping and I'm good with individuals with disabilities
Vera can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jayleen H.


Port Chester, NY

$24-27/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Who You're Looking For

I am looking for a family to help. I consider myself to have a good work attitude and good work ethics including- being on time, flexible, reliable, commutative. I am also fairly young so I am energized and eager to work. I am great with kids and sweet and patient with babies.
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Teresa T.


New Rochelle, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

35 Years Of High-Quality Care

I am a loving, caring grandma of 8 with over 35 years of childcare, 20 years of elder care, and 25 years of experience offering patient care in the dental field. I am punctual, and I offer high-quality, personalized care to clients from birth to 82 years. I work with special needs children and elders. I have experience with...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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Elizabeth G.


Yonkers, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

I have personal experience in special needs. My youngest has Asperger's Syndrome. I was a licensed daycare provider. I worked with a family for a few years on weekends until they hired an Au pair, but continue off and on.
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Denise L.


Tarrytown, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working In The Childcare Field Since I Was Young.

My parents always believed in starting us children with work ethics from a young age! I started working at age 6 with my aunt at the Long Island in the recreation room playing games, doing puzzles, singing, dancing, painting, ect. with the residents there. In junior high during my lunch hour I helped in the elementary school. I...
Denise can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Maanda B.


Briarcliff Manor, NY

$18-37/hr1 yrs exp

My Short Career As A Caregiver

During my short career as a caregiver I have worked with clients with special needs, and my duties where to assist them with cognitive activities, exercise and also preparing of light meals. I have also had a case of a client recovering from an accident in which I have managed to help the client have their daily exercises, meals...
Maanda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Carolyn C.


Tarrytown, NY

$20-35/hr

I Love Working With Special Need Adults And Children .

Hello my Name is Carolyn, I'm a certified nursing assistant (CNA) (CPR) with over 5 years of experience working with special needs children and adults. I'm a very honest, loving, caring, friendly , trustworthy, compassionate person with a great big heart and I love my job thank you.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmsford, NY

Susan D.

5.0

Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.

- Care member

Sarah M.

5.0

The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a comfort to everyone involved. We...

- Douglas M.

Annette Y.

5.0

Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...

- Ziyang N.

Beatriz P.

5.0

I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is always on time, incredibly attentive,...

- Lauren R.

Lori E.

5.0

Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills.

- Alistair B.

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