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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hopewell Junction, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Hopewell Junction, NY

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Joy R.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

5.0

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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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Holly L.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My entire life has been devoted to helping people. I started out working for the school district for 12+ years working as a teaching assistant for special needs children. I then worked for a beautiful woman in her 90's, she had dementia. After that I worked many different jobs with all kinds of people with all kinds of special...
Holly can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is...

Alan A.

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Erica T.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

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.
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Debra M.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Care

For many years I worked as a mental health aide and enjoyed my position. I have many years experience and I love the job. Unfortunately I had to leave my job to go back to school to be a RN. I do have free time while in school and would love to be able to take care or help your loved one with special needs. I'm CPR certified,...
Hi! My names Meghan and I'm a pediatric nurse and full-time college student. I am going back to school in the fall to pursue my PA degree. During this time I will no longer be working as a nurse but still want to maintain the path I love ; which is helping children and families. I have experience with Autism, ADHD , ADD , DS.
I've been working with special needs children for eight and a half years at an elementary school as a teaching assistant. I was state certified for foster care, was certified for childcare, and I am a certified special education teaching assistant at a title 1 school.
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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:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Meghan S.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-38/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Meghan and I am a licensed practical nurse. I would like to start nannying while going for my bachelors of nursing. I have 8 siblings and was a mother's helper since I was 8 years young. My younger brother has Down's syndrome so I have experience with special needs.
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! My name is Susie and I am looking to babysit during the semester. In the past, I have had many jobs working with children, special needs children and babysitting experience. I am able to cook, clean, supervise, and even make arts and crafts with the kids! I hope to find a lovely family to provide the best care to when...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Devika L.


Hopewell Junction, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've Worked In The Field For More Than 20 Years, This Is My Passion. I Come With A Lot Of Experience

I love working with the elderly. I've done this for a very long time. I come with a lot of experience and will do my best to make sure your loved ones feel safe, and very secure. I also have worked with people who have special needs and has done this for years. Helping others is my passion.
Devika can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
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Christine S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience working in an elementary school as a pre-k aide, and have worked in private childcare for the past 2. Additionally I have raised 3 children of my own (one with special needs). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Christine was my son's pre-school teaching assistant and I also had the pleasure to work with her on occasion. She is kind, patient and nurturing to the children. Christine was a burst of positive energy and her enthusiasm was contagious. I was so blessed and...

Maureen L.

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Megan D.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Certified

I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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Carmen P.


Fishkill, NY

$29/hr3 yrs exp

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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hope is a true treasure! We have a daughter with special needs and Hope was more than willing to learn all of her cares. She goes above and beyond! Play dough, crafts, books, songs, games, basic ASL, building, love, laughter, patience, smiles, and encouragement. We...

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Tiana M.


Poughquag, NY

$20-21/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Daycare Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm moving downstate to the Hudson Valley region in July and looking for the perfect position before I make the move. I'm a student who just wrapped up an Associate's, and is certified both as a Child Development Associate and in Early Childhood Education. In addition to my certifications and degree, I've also just finished my...
Tiana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiana has been our full-time nanny for well over a year and has become a part of our family. We love her positive energy, her great attitude, and her patience with our kids is unmatched. Tiana has experience teaching in a preschool environment and brings that...

Pia J.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie was extremely punctual and dependable. She was great with the children and very flexible to meet their needs. She was always very happy and willing to help out with whatever we needed from her. I always felt very comfortable leaving the children with her. I...

Kerry S.

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Jamie S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a nanny longterm with a couple families and also short term for families on vacation while I lived in Hawaii for 10 years. I've nannied for all different ages and demographics- foster children to celebrities children. I also have experience with special needs children.
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopewell Junction, NY

Joy R.

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 meet them, helped me to exercise,...

- Pete P.

Holly L.

5.0

Hired Holly to be a caregiver/companion for my 85 year old mother. She has worked for me for three days and all seems to be going well so far. Most of all she seems genuine and sincere about enjoying her time with my mother. It is a relief to know that someone is there to take her out to the mall or...

- Alan A.

Christine S.

5.0

Christine was absolutely wonderful with our three year old! She brought books to read and crafts to do, and took the most loving care of our child. Our often shy child took to Christine immediately, thrived in her attention and now asks regularly when Christine can come back :-) If we ever need...

- Nirupama R.

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

Tiana M.

5.0

Tiana has been our full-time nanny for well over a year and has become a part of our family. We love her positive energy, her great attitude, and her patience with our kids is unmatched. Tiana has experience teaching in a preschool environment and brings that expertise into the home, which has been...

- Pia J.

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