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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Forest Hills, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Forest Hills, NY

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"He is very caring and attentive. My son actually love it whenever he is around."

Oluwabukola O.

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Armine G.


Forest Hills, NY

$17/hr

Child Care Provider For Children And Special Need Children

I am very interested in helping children with special needs. I think they deserve the same love and support as regular children do.
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Hardai B.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-25/hr

Special Needs Assistance

I took care of children that had developmental challenges. Attention Deficit and Down Syndrome. I am passionate about children and adults that has special needs due to having a brother with Down syndrome. I am also a certified Personal Care Assistant. I am flexible with time, and go the extra mile to accommodate my clients...
I'm a very reliable, careful, responsible person and able to care for children with special needs! Very qualified to follow instructions!
I have such a passion caring for children with special needs. I am currently in graduate school in the Master's program for Speech Language Pathology and I have worked alongside Clinical Psychologists and Speech Language Pathologists across many different settings to teach and promote social skills training for those with...
Group home supervisor for over 5 years, taking care of people with a variety of ID diagnosis ranging in age 10-75. Healthy meals prepared, errands and light housekeeping services as well.
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Ima A.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

HHA,CNA,PCT

Hello, My name is Oma. I am introducing myself as a seasoned healthcare professional. With 10 years of experience as a HHA, CNA/PCT, I am currently employed at a nursing home and also take on private clients. If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
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Mariama C.


Forest Hills, NY

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have been working with Community Options, Inc for about three years. Community Options is a non profit organization that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities. My experience with Community Options has enabled me to work in residential setting, day hab, comm hab and employment. I enjoy working with...
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Sarah C.


Forest Hills, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Doctoral Student In School Psychology Seeking Opprotunities!

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a current school psychology doctoral candidate at St. John's university! My education focuses on behavioral and emotional support for children and adolescents with unique needs. I have experience working with children through a variety of previous babysitting employments (children ranging from 6...
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Olivia Y.


Forest Hills, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time SLP Grad Student, Part Time Super Nanny

Hi! My name is Olivia, I am 24 years old and I am currently in graduate school for Speech Language Pathology. I have been working with children since I was about 13 years old. In the recent years, I began working with children with social and neurodevelopmental disabilities across various settings. I have had training in Applied...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Schokofah S.


Forest Hills, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny With Much Experience

My name is Schokofah. I am 29 years old. I was employed for 2 years in a kindergarten which I have references available from. Also, I have gone to school for teaching. I have also done a few internships in different kindergartens and worked with children of all ages along with special needs children as well. Total experience is...
Schokofah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elizabeth P.


Forest Hills, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Tutor/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Eliza, I'm currently a full time student who works as a part time babysitter and tutor. I have multiple years of experience working with up to three children per household. I love working with kids, and I also have experience with special needs kids ranging from children with ADHD to children with developmental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Mariama C.


Forest Hills, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun And Innovative

Hey All! My name is Mariama and I was born and raised in Queens. I spent a few years upstate, NY attending school. I am now back in Queens pursuing my career. I have over 10 years of experience working with toddlers, kids, young adults and college students. These include home settings, school settings and organizational...
Mariama can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

With experience as a Pre-k teacher of children 3-5 and as a childcare provider with two years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children of all ages. I have also had the joy and privilege of working in a special needs camp with campers in the age bracket of 1-30. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

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:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,"

Gloria R.

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Grace A.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

3.7

(7)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Grace has wonderful, positive energy. She is fun and easy to get along with. She works well with children of all ages and abilities. She is reliable and responsible!"

Amy B.

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Sarah H.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children."

Olivia J.

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Nicole T.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and...

Marwan H.

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Beltha H.


Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Adaptive Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi please call me Bel! I have child care experiences from taking care of cousins, nephews/nieces, friends children. Also by working in family home and school settings with infants, early childhood daycare, elementary, junior high schools and high school as a full time paraprofessional for the NYCDOE and private schools as a SETT...
Beltha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"A caring sitter for my 2 year old. Started her day, changed, fed and keep her company. Would recommend for any family needing a sitter."

Leslie H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest Hills, NY

Olawale E.

5.0

Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen.

- Stu C.

Shareeda R.

5.0

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,

- Gloria R.

Grace A.

5.0

Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!

- Jennifer S.

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children.

- Olivia J.

Nicole T.

5.0

She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...

- Marwan H.

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