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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fishkill, NY

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Fishkill, NY

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Carmen P.


Fishkill, NY

$29/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I am 47 years old and has been taking care of a stroke patient (5 times). She can still do the things that she is used to but has to be eagle eyed when she moves just in case she falls down. When she goes to the bathroom, I have to stand by her in case of emergency. She loves to watch movies in the tv, go walking in the park....
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Brittany C.


Fishkill, NY

$50/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

I am a full time nanny who has experience dealing with special needs children and adolescence. Please feel free to view my care. com nanny profile to see more on my experience!
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Allie B.


Fishkill, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked with several special needs children! I have nannied an autistic child before for many years, I was a preschool teacher and have the experience of working with a child with behavioral issues. I am very patient and kind. I currently am working with for a woman with special needs and have been with her for 2 years...
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Katherine H.


Fishkill, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

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I have been caring for people with special needs and the Elderly community for a few years now. I love the joy it brings me.
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Mariea S.


Fishkill, NY

$25-30/hr

Medical Assisant/

I've worked in many different aspects of the health field. Assisting patient Fails signs height weight. I have done private care I also work in many different medical facilities
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Melissa S.


Fishkill, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Mel.

Hi, I'm Mel! I'm a hardworking, reliable, and friendly individual, and I'd describe my personality as hardworking, reliable, friendly. I like working with kids because they are honest, they have a different outlook on life, they have an amazing imagination, and they are the future. I started working with kids when I started...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Mariea S.


Fishkill, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with children that have been diagnosed Special Needs, Autism. I am a certified Teachers Assistant. I also have previous work experience with Elder care Alzheimer's, Dementia & blindness. I am Comfortable around non-aggressive dogs, and cats. I am willing to do day shift & return (or stay) for up to 3-4...
Mariea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Mariea S.


Fishkill, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Full or Part-Time

I have previous experience with Senior care, Children, Special needs, Alzheimer's Disease & the Legally Blind. Since I started my career I have acquired 25 years of medical experience. I am compassionate, friendly, reliable, patient, honest, & kind. My professional resume is available at any time. I also have excellent...
Mariea can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Tanya R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

FUN! Caring and Compassionate! Looking for a night out or break on the weekends, look no further. I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid. I started working...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We have used Tanya on multiple occasions while visiting family in NYC. She has watched all 3 of my boys (one being a newborn). It takes a lot for a mom to feel at ease when trying to find childcare in a new city, but Tanya has made me feel just that. I felt so...

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Hope K.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hope it’s a very empathetic, patient, highly educated child care professional. She currently cares for our two young children ages five and three with a gentle nurturing disposition and confidence. I would highly recommend Hope, she is reliable, extremely kind,...

Sarah M.

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Stacy D.


Newburgh, NY

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. I have had many children in my home while raising my own, in the past few years I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3...
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl....

Melissa R.

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Jacqueline L.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family. "

Lisa M.

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Debbie B.


Newburgh, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, energetic I like working with kids because every kid deserves quality care. The care a child receives will allow them succeed in their adult life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in terms of schedule. I started working with kids when I started working with the board...
5.0
"Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work"

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Joy R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA for 9 years. I was not only able to work with the elderly, but I also have experience working with special needs individuals both young and old in a nursing home and private home setting. I have experience with individuals with MS, traumatic brain injuries and adults with Cerebral Palsy. I am punctual and...
5.0
"Reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, extremely pleasant, compassionate, so helpful, an just all around skilled wonderful individual. I am a pretty big guy with MS, limited mobility, very weak, and dependent on others to meet my daily living needs. Joy enabled me to...

Pete P.

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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Care Part Time or Per Diem!!!

I am currently a Nurse. I have experience in all areas of the medical world from pediatrics, to geriatrics. I have experience with special needs as well.
Erica can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child/Elder Care/ Pet Sitting

Hello! I have been a babysitter and nanny since I have been about 14 years old. I have experience in all ages from newborn to teenagers. I love to have fun, but keep a safe environment. I am currently an LPN at an urgent care for 12 years, I just graduated school with my RN so im waiting to take my boards. I have experience...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Raquel D.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Skilled And Artistic Sitter.

I'd describe my personality as creative, attentive and knowledgeable. I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. The past 10 consecutive years I cared for multiple families of all sizes and cultures. Since 2019 I specialized on special needs children. I currently work full-time as an Arts Coordinator at a special...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emma E.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Brown Student Looking For Summer Babysitting!

Hi! I'm Emma and I'm recent grad from Brown, home for the summer in Hopewell Junction. I started as a babysitter and mother's helper in my early teens and have worked in childcare ever since: nannying for my neighbors, working as a paraprofessional for high schoolers with special needs, leading camping trips for younger...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mara B.


Putnam Valley, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Loving Caregiver With Experience

If your looking for a responsible trustworthy and loving caregiver then look no further. I have worked with children all my life starting as a party host in a children's arcade and babysitting throughout high school. In college I worked for a few families as well as working at a summer camp as a counselor and then as camp nurse....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fishkill, NY

Tanya R.

5.0

We have used Tanya on multiple occasions while visiting family in NYC. She has watched all 3 of my boys (one being a newborn). It takes a lot for a mom to feel at ease when trying to find childcare in a new city, but Tanya has made me feel just that. I felt so safe having her watch my boys and...

- Care member

Hope K.

5.0

Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...

- Care member

Stacy D.

5.0

Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl. She listened to my wife and saw how...

- Melissa R.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family.

- Lisa M.

Debbie B.

5.0

Debbie is motivated ..she’s dedicated very respectful..is not afraid of hard work

- Care member

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