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Find special needs caregivers in Forest Hills, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Forest Hills, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Forest Hills, NY

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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Personal care, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "

April B.

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Celia G.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Fun Sitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A...

Jessica S.

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Shanna B.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience with special needs. I also have an Autism awareness certification. I am passionate about my job because it gives me the opportunity to accommodate families with my skills and expertise that will last a lifetime.
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Lucero R.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Jazzia F.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personable, mature, patient, dependable, and energetic person. I pride myself of being valued by my employers for my professionalism, dedication and excellent judgement in their establishment for the past 7 years. I enjoy teaching and working with children, because I love to see them thrive and grow in every aspect of...
Jazzia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Jazzia has been a pleasure to work with. She has a background in education and we have been working for the department of education over 7. In addition, she has a master’s in counseling. She is mature, dependable, caring, individual. She care about safety and...

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Hayley W.


New York, NY

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the very beginning & could tell how amazing she was in her natural ability to really care about getting to know our...

Maureen M.

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

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Medgine J.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...
Medgine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Medgine babysits our 2 boys, age 4 & 8. She picks them both up from school (2 different locations) and walks them home. She gets my older son to do his homework every night & always helps him with it- asking him questions to make sure he understands, answering his...

Kim P.

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Brenda M.


Maspeth, NY

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Artistic, And Patient Nanny / Sitter.

Hello parents! My name is Brenda, and I have been working in the childcare industry for 3 years! I am also a queens native, a non-smoker and pet friendly. Growing up, my grandmother was my babysitter and I looked up to her. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired Brenda to work as a nanny in my home almost 2 years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great...

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Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha. She was kind, qualified, and smart."

Julia F.

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Margaret K S.


Long Island City, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider Available For Weekdays & Weekend

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Margaret & I have 19 years childcare experience with certifications in Early Childcare, CPR, & First Aid. I'm originally from the South but a New Yorker at heart. I'd describe myself as client-focused, outgoing & nurturing with a playful disposition. Your child's happiness & safety is my top priority. I teach baby...
Margaret K can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lots of communication, very engaging with our 1 year old, and obviously has a lot of experience teaching and playing with young ones! "

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Petra S.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Loving, Reliable, Energetic Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I adore children and my priority is insuring they develop good healthy habits and behaviors while having tones of fun. Some of my skills include being patient, open-minded, proactive and ability to communicate effectively in a comprehensive way. I have years of experience babysitting children different ages. My most recent...
Petra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Over all Petra is reliable and dependable."

Lauren R.

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Allison S.


Hoboken, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hey families - certified dual language kindergarten Hoboken teacher here, looking for some extra work. I am available for babysitting or private tutoring and also have experience working with special needs. Please feel free to contact : )
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted the job, Allison's application stood out. She was very quick to respond to text and/or care.com messages and had wonderful...

Ashtia C.

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Kyara R.


New York, NY

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

- Flexible Hours - Over 5 Year Experience - Assistance With Homework And Creation Of Activities

I have 5+ year experience working with children ages 0-7 years. I also have experience working with children of special needs. I have been an after school group leader for 6 years with a kindergarten class. I am a mother of a newborn baby. I have assisted children with homework and provided academically enriching activities. I...
5.0
"Kyara interacts great with children! She also ensures the safety of any child in her care. She has a warm and happy personality that children love to be around. "

Amanda R.

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Hannah W.


Brooklyn, NY

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

Current Student And Part-time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Over the years, I have worked in several childcare positions, and I always ensure I lead with kindness and patience. Most recently, I was an assistant preschool teacher at a Montessori school, where I became certified in positive discipline. I've developed close relationships with the families I've worked for, and they...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was outstanding with my daughter Elise. From the moment she walked in, she had a warm rapport with Elise and entertained her by reading books, playing on the floor with her, making faces to her and taking her out to a museum. "

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Amanda T.


Astoria, NY

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Amanda! **Currently looking for SUMMER 2024** A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my daughters needed. She was very loving and caring with both of...

Jess E.

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Siku H.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Siku is a very reliable and respectful person who is a hard worker and I'd recommend anyone to hire them. If you want someone who will get things done and do them well, Siku is the perfect person!"

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Julia G.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia A little bit about me: I'm a recent Pace University graduate with a BA in Communications with a minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. Although I know all the ins and outs of this city, I'm actually from Miami. I've been babysitting since I was 19! With prior experience as a camp counselor. I love...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She looked after my two boys (8-9) and was very patient. My boys love her like she’s our own. Very friendly, on time, and warm. If you’re looking for someone to feel like they actually care and don’t just view it as a “job”, look no further. I could not recommend...

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Morgan S.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Transgender Male Nanny With Over 6 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Morgan, and I am a Williamsburg-based male nanny. I am an actor, and love to spend time outdoors with my dogs. I have over 6 years of childcare experience with children of various ages (over 4 years old). I have worked with children with special needs, as well as children who are LGBTQ or have families in...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is a phenomenal caregiver - fun, organized, responsible, creative and flexible. He gets children and is chill about the ups and downs of moods and is able to help things run smoothly. He is our regular sitter and we couldn't be happier."

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest Hills, NY

Bellie T.

5.0

The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable, hardworking, strong, thorough, caring, and...

- Jane B.

Celia G.

5.0

I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A wonderful caregiver and communicator.

- Jessica S.

Lucero R.

5.0

Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely be looking to hire her again my kids absolutely love and miss her.

- Wilnelia J.

Jazzia F.

5.0

Our son is on the spectrum and we were really impressed with how well she worked with him.

- Care member

Hayley W.

5.0

Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the very beginning & could tell how amazing she was in her natural ability to really care about getting to know our daughter; her likes & dislikes &...

- Maureen M.

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