Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Mount Vernon, NY

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

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"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Shanna B.

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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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.

Shanna B.

$27-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Assistant Teacher certification Special needs certification Autism awareness certification CPR/ first aid certification Newborn Care Specialist Certification Sleep Training Vaccinated

Shanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Shanna is a professional - she has taken care of children for most of her life - and perhaps more importantly, my two girls love her. She takes care of them every day after school, does pick-up, cooks for them, occasionally helps with homework and gets them ready...

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Annette Y.

Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She...

Ziyang N.

Lucero R.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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"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.

Anita D.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

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I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...

Anita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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"I interviewed Aline and though we didn't hire her I would strongly recommend her. She came across as warm, friendly, caring, and definitely responsible."

Linnea P.

Cinthia S.

White Plains, NY

$18-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Med Tech

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...

Cinthia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...

Samantha G.

Ariela R.

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been traveling for 3 years to many healing centers, working with children that have special needs, ADHD, depression, autism. I share over 300 different healing modalities, based off of what people experience. Acupressure, breathwork, yoga and an open minded fun imagination. I have a 2-year-old daughter who if you will...

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

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking."

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Ana H.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!

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"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's...

Liza F.

Cameron T.

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative Teacher & Sitter

5.0

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Hi there! My name is Cameron, and I have over 11 years of experience in babysitting. I am based in the UES and looking for a part time gig. I have worked as a teacher for 3+ years, having earned my Masters in Teaching for Social Studies Education Grades 7-12. Prior to my work in the high school setting, I was an assistant...

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

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Hilda was in good hands. Cameron knew just how to manage her temperament- Hilda and Cameron were buds! They spent most afternoons during the week together, getting homework done & going to the park. Cameron is a trustworthy support."

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Christine W.

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Christine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt comfortable with her. She handled pick ups, driving to activities, dinner, laundry and baths for the kids without any...

Caroline H.

Lia P.

$30-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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"Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she was immediately drawn to Lia, leading her to play and having a blast the entire time they spent together. Lia is...

Aleksandr M.

Beatriz P.

Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...

Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0

"Beatriz was amazing with my boys (6 and 4). She kept them active and entertained for hours and they were always begging for her to come back. Responsive, polite and a good role model. I had her babysit on multiple occasions and will absolutely hire her again!"

Jamie W.

Jazzia F.

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

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

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Debra A.

New Rochelle, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Giver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life. Non smoker, own...

Debra can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more

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"Debra took the best care of my ailing mother until her passing this June. She is one of the most compassionate, level headed and skilled care givers I could have hoped for. Mom had dementia and went from being ambulatory to bedridden and Debi was with us thru it...

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Mariana A.

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Mariana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"She is very intelligent with kids, knows how to handle them very well. Example my son has ADHD and know how to take care of kids with disability. Very good, love how she deals, plays with kids, and have cousins and a kid of her own. Love to enjoy the outside with...

Christina S.

Sheridan M.

Yonkers, NY

$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

5.0

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Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Sheridan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and competent."

Cesar A.

Melissa M.

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

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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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

Hayley W.

$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Hayley worked for us years ago for a very early before-care situation. Prior to meeting Hayley, we'd been hard-pressed to keep a sitter in this position...the before-dawn start time just proved too difficult for most and they either quit after a few weeks or had to...

Theresa C.

Saily F.

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hey! My Name Is Saily

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