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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Nassau, NY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Nassau, NY

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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel...

Kristen E.

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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

Debbie F.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Misty L.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

as a mother of a child with adhd, odd and ddmd, and autism I have a lot of experience with special needs kids. I also have been a big part in caring for my nephew with asd, spd and developmental delays! I have worked for doctors, dentists, Police officers and people off all walks of life. I treat the kids as I would my own with...
Misty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Misty was amazing with our little girl! She was so easy-going, energetic and our girl loved her. Thank you, Misty!"

Janice R.

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...

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Hayleigh R.


Troy, NY

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was...

Sarah B.

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Carol S.


Troy, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the Mother of two wonderful grown daughters. I have worked with several families over the years as a Caregiver and have worked with families of special needs children. I have experience working in a special needs preschool environment and early intervention as an assistant. I enjoy reading with children and can provide...
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Gecaunna E.


Troy, NY

$35-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience with a private nanny agency and also have experience with special needs care & Senior care. For childcare, I can help with Swimming Supervision and Arts Crafts, outdoor/indoor activities, school work etc. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts and Associates in Science degree. For senior care I can...
Gecaunna can also help with: Specialized care, respite care, personal care, companionship
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Riley H.


Cohoes, NY

$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with school and Cooking/Meals. I am a college student majoring in Special Education and minoring in Spanish! I love working with little kids and would also love to work with children with special needs!
Riley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lindsey J.


Watervliet, NY

$16-31/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Grace M.


Voorheesville, NY

$18-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Responsible, Flexible And Fun!

Hi! My name is Grace. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and have a lot of experience working with kids. I have more than 8 years of experience working as a babysitter/nanny, camp counselor and daycare/after-school care provider. I also have worked with children with special needs. I love working with kids of all ages and...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha T.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have 6+ years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have experience with people ages 8-30. I know basic sign language and have experience with assistive technology. I currently work with St. Catherine's Center for Children where I assist Guilderland High School Special Education students with pre...
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Jovian S.


Troy, NY

$18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I Am A Queer Friendly Soul, That Will Happily Organize, Or Take Care Of Your Loved One.

I'd describe my personality as detail oriented, cautious, compassionate. I like caring for people with special needs because I have a deep connection with helping people. Everyone deserves to be helped, cared for and loved. I also really like helping it makes me feel good. Like I've accomplished something. I'm looking for a job...
I am 52 years old, compassionate and willing to do what ever I can to make you and your loved one comfortable! I have time!!!
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Eva S.


Wynantskill, NY

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a certified Family Caregiver with NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities for over 3 years now. I am med certified as well as First Aid certified and know CPR. I enjoy working with people and it shows. I look forward to speaking with you regarding your needs.
Because I have patience with others and I love helping people that need help, and I love taking care of children and older people. I have gone to school with disabilities and helped them at Que star III BOCES and I worked with kids at the CEO daycare center for volunteer work. I love what I do.
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Morgan A.


Feura Bush, NY

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Let Me Be Your Perfect Match!

I've been an HHA for over 10 years, I've helped so many different people with soo many different needs. I'm on time, funny, caring and tend to look at my work as if it's my own life to make sure everything is done properly and professionally. Let me be your perfect match!
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Wysteria B.


Selkirk, NY

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a compassionate and optimistic mother of two wonderful children, ages five and seven, who are on the autism spectrum. I am patient, kind, loving, and understanding. I am dedicated to offering companionship and services aimed at enhancing the well-being and comfort of your loved ones. I will provide compassionate...
Wysteria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

I grew up working with my grandmother who used to run a daycare. She took care of a set of twins, 2 babies and 2 toddlers. I then spend 3 years on my own taking care of a 6-year-old who was special needs and loved every second of it. I have had multiple care. com jobs with all different aged children and babies! I am CPR and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nassau, NY

Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!

- Anne H.

Tanith B.

5.0

Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house.

- Nikki S.

Jessica S.

5.0

I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years .

- Debbie F.

Misty L.

5.0

Misty was great. She initially impressed me by texting me the day before with a series of questions about my son - everything from his schedule to whether he had any allergies, was on any medications, etc. She was punctual (showing up a few minutes early both times) and is warm and energetic....

- Jarret S.

Crystal M.

5.0

I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...

- Care member

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