Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Jackson Heights, NY

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(18)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...

Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"When searching for last minute care for our 2 year old, Gabriela reached out with her availability, was prompt, flexible and caring. She showed up on time with a lot of good questions and focused attention on our child. She is great with children, compassionate and...

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Donatella S.

Long Island City, NY

$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Donatella. I have experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, overnights, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals, outdoor...

Donatella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision

5.0

"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on. My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives...

Krissy G.

Melissa M.

Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...

Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Hello everyone, I hired Melissa to take care of my 11 months old daughter for 5 days in Manhattan and I was fully satisfied with her services. She is a lovely lady who deeply cared about my daughter. They had a great connection and lots of fun. She was punctual,...

Stephanie M.

Bhavani P.

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...

Bhavani can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Jillian G.

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

5.0

(1)

I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...

Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never...

Katerina S.

Rachel S.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Easygoing And Caring Sitter!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...

Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

5.0

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a...

Jennifer M.

Hannah F.

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Tutor With Special Needs Experi

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.

Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."

Susan N.

Riley M.

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...

Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and...

Amanda F.

Maya N.

Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...

5.0

"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

Maria P.

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning

5.0

"Maria is a sweet, loving, caring, responsible nanny. My daughter was always taken care of and I felt safe every time she was around. Maria has so many qualities that it is a blessing to have her as a nanny."

Gabriela G.

Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Amaris can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Amaris is trustworthy, reliable and sensitive!"

Nancy G.

Nicole T.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

5.0

(3)

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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

Catherina D.

$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Catherina. I'm available to care for your love one's. I have experience working with client with different needs and care.

Sarah C.

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Monday-Sunday Afternoons And Evenings

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sarah and I am a 31-year-old nanny living in Manhattan. I have been a nanny for over 10 years and am first aid and CPR certified. I have a degree in childhood development and have experience in child care with children of all ages in various environments. I have been in my current position for 4 years where I nanny...

Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I interviewed Sarah both on the phone and in person. She was always quick to reply to text/email, was early for the person interview. Sarah was intelligent, kind, and energetic. We ended up hiring someone else but I urge anyone to consider her!"

Gabrielle R.

Mary Michael Q.

$13-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...

Mary Michael can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...

Ira W.

Natalia R.

Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...

Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Natalia worked for us for 3 months, she is very kind and creative. She dealt with a hectic summer camp schedule, picking up both my kids and other kids and dropping them off at different locations. She made sure my kids had snacks and water, took them to the pool...

Meghan L.

Jessica T.

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Modern Mary Poppins

4.5

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Jess, a Brooklyn-based potty-training coach, and writer, who's looking for occasional/temporary childcare gigs as I work on a book and my business. I've been a caregiver since I was a kid myself, and have spent over two decades in childcare in some capacity; babysitting, tutoring, nannying, potty- and sleep-training,...

Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0

"Jessica was amazing, Very responsive, very punctual and super attentive and kind with my small children. She asked questions to help understand the kids more and my kids were happy with her! "

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Trishanna W.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Efficient Caregiver.

5.0

(2)

Hi I'm Trishanna, a special needs caregiver with over 10 years paid experience. I am efficient, patient, punctual, hardworking and a problem solver . Quick thinker in situations that require prompt attention. My credentials are extensive and exceptional. I'm proficient in the field of Cna , pca and Hha . Your family member is my...

5.0

"She was proficient in her words. Very eloquent and knowledgeable."

Peter L.

Cheyenne W.

Bronx, NY

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Cheyenne can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Very dedicated to making sure that she can help any client that she has to the best of her ability. Willing to go that extra mile! Having her work with you is like a breath of fresh air."

Latoya J.

Olivia G.

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)