Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in New Paltz, NY

Hi families! My name is Adriana and I am 24 years old. I have been working with children of all ages (infant-school age) for 10 years. My love for working with children began when my little brother was born. He was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. He seeked a lot of attention, care, and scheduling, but I absolutely...

Juliana T.

Hyde Park, NY

$23/hr • 4 yrs exp

As a skilled caregiver with over four years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and thrive. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules and have experience...

Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Mercedes R.

Highland, NY

$20-31/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Mercedes! I am 31 years old. I currently am a teachers assistant with special needs children. I absolutely love working with kids! Arts & crafts, sensory play , music & more are some of the things I enjoy doing with my students! Looking forward to connecting with you!

Mercedes can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Briana B.

$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced ASD Caregiver

I like caring for people with special needs because I understand them. I am also passionate about advocating and caring for people with specials needs who are unable to care or advocate for themselves. In my spare time, I like to build legos and watch college basketball My skills include advocacy, autonomy and dedication.

Debra R.

$16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

I was employed as a teachers aide in NY for many years. I worked most of the time with Special Need children. I am currently a licensed LPN in the state of Florida and New York.

Juliana T.

Hyde Park, NY

$22-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a very kind, dependable and patient person. I have 4 years of professional experience caring for individuals in a variety of direct care settings. I have worked in group homes and assisted with cooking, housekeeping and creative engaging activities to help develop daily living skills or even just activities or dance...

Whitneyfer A.

$28-44/hr • 8 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.

Whitneyfer can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Whitneyfer is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her for our kids. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest and trustworthy. She was amazing with my children. You truly can't ask for more. She was a lifesaver to me!! She is the best, I recommend...

Jessica Z.

Christine S.

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

5.0

(8)

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Christine was the only child care provider that we interviewed and we knew right at that time that we would hire her and that she would take care of our 2-month-old just like we would. The baby loves her and looks forward to when Christine comes to care for her....

Jim B.

Ryan H.

Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...

5.0

"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself...

Kyra S.

Julia B.

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

I worked for the ARC caring for individuals for developmental disabilities, however I have been in the healthcare field for 8 years now caring for typically elderly with dementia. I am deeply compassionate by nature and helping those in need is a reward for me.

Cheriene M.

New Windsor, NY

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I'm Cheriene, I'm 23 years old, and a recent alumna of SUNY Albany. I've spent a lot of times at jobs I felt were draining my energy and finally discovered what was meant for me, nannying. My passion of babysitting came from babysitting my brothers to help my parents out while they worked....

Cheriene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I hired her to take care of my 2 boys so kind and respectful my boys loved her and she was always on time "

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Hope K.

Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

(3)

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Hope it’s a very empathetic, patient, highly educated child care professional. She currently cares for our two young children ages five and three with a gentle nurturing disposition and confidence. I would highly recommend Hope, she is reliable, extremely kind,...

Sarah M.

Eden C.

$16-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caring Teacher For Special Needs

5.0

(2)

Hello! I have worked for Advanced Therapy for a Summer Program and for an additional year last year. I worked 1:1 with children of all different needs in a small setting/childcare center; I am currently a Preschool Teacher in Saugerties New York and have a child of my own. I hope to help your child and your family! Thank you in...

Megan D.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA Certified

5.0

(1)

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...

Joy R.

Hopewell Junction, NY

$16-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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.

Stacy D.

Newburgh, NY

$20-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a child care provider for over 20 years. I am married live in the town of Newburgh and have 3 adult children. I have had many children in my home while raising my own, in the past few years I have had the pleasure to be involved families in their home. My past 2 jobs have been temporary and the previous job was for 3...

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

5.0

"Stacy has been our nanny for over a year. For my wife and I it is and was about "fit" and how she became apart of our everyday life. She really did an awesome job seeing how we parent our two kids. We have a 3 year old active, vibrant son and a 1.5 year old girl....

Melissa R.

James H.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My medical training began at Morristown Memorial Hospital (Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ) in 1973 as a medical-surgical technician. I have worked as a nursing assistant in Hawaii and Europe. In my more recent role, I provided long-term care to an individual who succumbed to a traumatic brain injury. My medical and...

James can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"James has been an excellent caregiver for my dad over the past 18 months. As the needs of our family changed, James demonstrated flexibility and creativity in helping us adapt to the changes. In the beginning, we need help just once a day a few times each week. At...

Melinda M.

Jessie B.

Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

5.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...

Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Jessie is wonderful with my two year old daughter. My daughter loves the time they spend together every other week. Jessie brings energy, ideas for play and a gently educational approach. She is kind, funny and warm. From the beginning of her coming to us (six...

Caitlin M.

Olivia H.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Olivia. I have my Masters in Childhood Education and am a NY state certified teacher in grades 1-6. I have over 15 years of childcare experience, from teaching, to tutoring and nannying. I have experience with children of all ages (infants-teens), genders, and abilities. For fall 2024, I am seeking...

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

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Olivia worked for us in a demanding camp counselor/instructor role for four summers. Led groups of 10-15 campers and was consistently cheerful, resourceful and demonstrated splendid judgment. A wise and upbeat presence in the lives of children."

Peter P.

Carmen P.

Fishkill, NY

$29/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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