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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Vernon, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Mount Vernon, NY
Andrecia S.
Mount Vernon, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children, I'm passionate about nurturing their growth and development while providing a safe and nurturing environment. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily, fostering a creative and imaginative atmosphere where they can learn...
Andrecia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Semirra L.
Mount Vernon, NY
$21-35/hr • 18 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and approachable childcare provider with 18 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, combined with my positive experience in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare. Over the years, I have gained valuable knowledge...
Semirra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Andrewlee L.
Mount Vernon, NY
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced professional with a background as a Physical Associate,
Special Needs Nanny, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Skilled in
providing compassionate care, assisting with physical therapy, and
supporting individuals with diverse needs. Known for strong
communication, patience, and adaptability in both healthcare...
Andrewlee can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, I am Gentle and Affectionate, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies I have a natural rapport with children, and require...
Iris can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Iris' experience raising two special needs children, and her work experience working with children with all sorts of disabilities, make her an ideal Nanny for Special Needs children, or for that matter, any children that require special attention, patience and...
Frank D.
Noelle S.
Englewood, NJ
$18-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person.
I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones.
In my spare time, I like to read books and bake.
One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no...
Karen S.
Cheryl W.
Bronx, NY
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...
Richi G.
Amaris C.
Fort Lee, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hey, my name is Hawa and I am currently in my last year of college majoring in Social work. I love the arts of children. I have about 3 years of experience with all ages. I've worked for summer youth with kids ages 3-11, helping them with basic learning, learning to read write and math. I am a part time behavioral therapist for...
Hawa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very attentive, and she gives the best pep talks to both me and my child. There’s no game to childish for her, she loves to play with my child and my child loves her!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate student studying special education, with nannying experience and 2 years of classroom teaching. I am available for tutoring, and occasional babysitting this year. I do not have any more availability for consistent part-time or full-time work.
Over the past 10 years, I have babysat for families with...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maya is a wonderful caregiver, everything we would hope for in someone watching our children. She has watched my two children, ages 1 and 4. She is attentive, creative while confident in setting gentle but firm boundaries. She is incredibly responsible, always on...
Caitlin E.
Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has babysat for us a number of times. She is punctual, energetic and communicative. She has her own transportation. She engages our kids in various age appropriate activities and they look forward to having her over."
Asha A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rubi! I was a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education before the pandemic and was in search of finding a position in my desired field to pay for my tuition. Since then, I've realized that I have more of a passion to help bring up the next generation with a different approach- something more personal....
Rubi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual,...
Christopher D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...
Nathanael B.
Andre T.
Astoria, NY
$24-36/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
Nakite A.
New Rochelle, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...
Nakite can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our Ava. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Diane T.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"When I was calling references for Diane, one mother stated it perfectly: "Diane is simply the best."
Diane has a huge personality, a warm heart and a general joy for life that she brings with her every time she walks through the door. I have hired Diane to take...
Ellen C.
5.0
(2)
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly...
Alayne G.
Laetitia P.
New York, NY
$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I have been working as a nanny for over 8 years in the US. I originally came from France as an Au pair.
I studied marketing and communication.
I love spending time with kids - planning activities, going places, doing crafts or reading... I can be a lot of fun but I also know how to strict when needed.
I have...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Vernon, NY
Iris D.
5.0
Our family was blessed to have Ms.Iris for a year.we appreciate all the love she put into watching my son.I could have not done it without her support especially through covid. Ms.Iris has become part of our family.My son needed someone he could engage with and some one who communicated with him.My...
- Abigail S.
Noelle S.
5.0
she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease
- Care member
Jillian G.
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 figure that out).
It was also...
- Katerina S.
Tracey G.
5.0
I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no aide should be sleeping on their...
- Karen S.
Cheryl W.
5.0
Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around the time that Cheryl joined us and...
- Richi G.
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Ratings for Mount Vernon, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Vernon, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.