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549 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in New York, NY
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
5.0
"Iyanna helped my family during an emergency. She provided care for my 35 year old brother while he recovered from brain surgery. We are so thankful for her help. She has experience caring for people at different stages and abilities in their life. She is...
Liza B.
Olivia G.
New York, NY
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person.
I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...
5.0
"Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with basic care, but then was able to use his physical therapy knowledge to work on strength and mobility. Jeadd was a...
Judy H.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
Ana H.
New York, NY
$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!
5.0
"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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...
Lavinia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...
Star K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...
Katherine B.
New York, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!"
Ashleigh S.
5.0
(3)
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones.
Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm.
Special training:
New Born, ABA, Floortime,...
Suprina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"
Catherine W.
Kyara R.
New York, NY
$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
- Flexible Hours - Over 5 Year Experience - Assistance With Homework And Creation Of Activities
4.5
(2)
I have 5+ year experience working with children ages 0-7 years. I also have experience working with children of special needs. I have been an after school group leader for 6 years with a kindergarten class. I am a mother of a newborn baby. I have assisted children with homework and provided academically enriching activities. I...
5.0
"Kyara interacts great with children! She also ensures the safety of any child in her care. She has a warm and happy personality that children love to be around. "
Amanda R.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator.
My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
Scott can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile.
I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children.
I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...
Charlotte B.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday.
I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch my children."
Olivia J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"
Brian W.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I was amazed by the care provided by Leticia for my nephew. She is wonderful with him. She is attentive, caring, and responsible. I was worried she would be frightened by my big dog but shes great with my dog. My nephew loves her, and I feel completely relaxed...
Desmond D.
Rachel S.
New York, NY
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"
Lauren H.
Bhavani P.
New York, NY
$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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...
Ali can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly comfortable. She's warm and enthusiastic, and our son took to her immediately. She continued to babysit for us off and...
Katie L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New York, NY
Iyanna B.
5.0
I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process with everything from cleaning, washing, cooking to escorting me to doctor's appointments....
- Tat B.
Jeadd A.
5.0
Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with basic care, but then was able to use his physical therapy knowledge to work on strength and mobility. Jeadd was a pleasure to have around and I...
- Judy H.
Ana H.
5.0
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 appointments while I was away. My...
- Liza F.
Brittany T.
5.0
Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated, honest, sweet, mature and...
- Lavinia M.
Claire A.
5.0
I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend Claire!
- Star K.
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Ratings for New York, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in New York, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 156 reviews of the 549 listed special needs caregivers.