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590 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of October 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Cass C.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun and upbeat young professional in her mid-twenties, based on the upper west side and available for babysitting opportunities on an as needed basis in New York City. I am the oldest of three kids and recently lived with family with two children under the age of 5 for an extended period of time. I have 10 years of...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Deborah D.


New York, NY

$19-24/hr

College Senior Who Loves Working With Kiddos

Hi! My name is Deb, I'm a college senior looking to support herself through school! I'm at NYU studying Drama with a minor in Educational Theatre. I'm an outgoing and social person who enjoys playing games and helping children grow and learn! I also love cats and arts and crafts. Though my babysitting experience is working with...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shawna G.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver/ RBT

Hi Family, I am interested in this position. I am certified behavior technician, caregiver and nanny with an experience of 5+ years. I have worked with young children, senior citizens and individuals of special needs. I pride myself on providing exceptional care, including physical and emotional needs-tailored to each...
Shawna can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Emma L.


New York, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Sitter, & Postpartum Doula Seeking Families Looking For Kind, Creative Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, there! I go by Griffy (they/them), and I'm a sweet, energetic, and experienced caregiver and postpartum doula-in-training. I taught special education in California for 3 years, where I worked with students aged 11-14 with a range of intellectual, learning, and emotional disabilities. More recently I was a co-founder and...
Emma can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Patience: Working with children requires a great deal of patience, especially when guiding them through activities or handling challenging behaviors. Empathy: Understanding and empathizing with children's feelings and perspectives is essential for building trust and rapport, especially when working with children with special...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Carly J.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Carly, I recently moved from Houston, Texas! I'm currently on the look out for some part time work as I search for a full-time job. Growing up in a big family, i've always enjoyed being helpful and spending time with the younger kids. I started babysitting at 13, and continued throughout high school, alongside...
Carly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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Arzu M.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr3 yrs exp

Occasional And Part Time Babysitting

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Arzu. I have more than 3 years of experience working with children, which includes teaching languages, taking care of babies and toddlers, as well as working with children with special needs. I speak Spanish and Russian, and can definitely teach your kids a second language, or practice it. I can pick up kids after...
Arzu can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

As an experienced au pair with a comprehensive au pair preparation course and two years of hands-on experience, I have had the opportunity to work with several families, providing dedicated care and support for their children. In one family, I took care of a vibrant 3-year month, engaging in various educational and recreational...
Evgeniya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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Mia G.


New York, NY

$27-40/hr3 yrs exp

Brown University Student Seeking Babysitting Job In NYC

Hello! My name is Mia and I am currently a rising junior at Brown University studying English and Music. I am the oldest of four, an english tutor and vocal coach, former summer camp counselor, certified lifeguard, and for the past two summers, I have worked instructional aide for children with special needs. A child's well...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Collette R M.


New York, NY

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for over a decade because it brings me genuine fulfillment to help children grow and develop. I believe every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment to thrive. My patient and friendly nature, combined with my creative and imaginative approach, allows me to connect with children...
Collette R can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Patrick M.


New York, NY

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Funny, Good With Neurodivergent And Physically Disabled People

Hi there! My name is Pat and I'm an actor/comedian living in Brooklyn. I have experience in childcare from growing up with two younger cousins who practically lived with me that I entertained every day after school until I was 14. I would also babysit all of their friends on the weekends growing up. Additionally I have...
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mercedes G.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced PCA/HHA

I have worked with special needs children as a PCA, and elderly as a PCA/HHA. I've also worked as a babysitter for children for many years. I have a total of 7.5 years experience.
Mercedes can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anna K.


New York, NY

$50/hr9 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Anna and I am a 24-year-old living in Tribeca. I have 9+ years of caretaking, including babysitting children of a broad range of ages (infant-teens), tutoring, and working as a special needs aide. As a background, I graduated with my BS from the University of Notre Dame in 2022 and am originally from Chicago. I...
Hello I'm Haylee! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I adore working with children. I'm a recent college graduate from Marymount Manhattan College studying Musical Theater and Drama Therapy. I am going to be home in Texas for a month and a half and am looking for some type of nannying job for the mornings! I am CPR...
Haylee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nikita N.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nikita. I'm from Queens and I have two younger siblings. My brother is autistic, non verbal so I have personal experience watching special needs. I love to cook and bake. I'd describe my personality as fun, caring and dedicated. I like working with kids to be able to help others and help kids grow/learn from...
Nikita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Kate D.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care Worker Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience in family settings and also a child care setting. As a child care worker I was responsible for the supervision of 20+ children at one time. I was the assistant to the head counselor at a summer camp and an after school program. Each day I had to plan social and educational activities. Also worked...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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Angelica P.


New York, NY

$27-29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Professional Sitter Who Is Reliable !

Hi my name is Angelica. I have 10 years of experience working in childcare from age 0-10+ years , I have worked with children with special needs. Im also a certified medical assistant with knowledge and certification in CPR and first aid. I have my NASM certification for personal training so I love to get kids to exercise and...
Angelica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

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Candida A.


New York, NY

$16-23/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hello I'm Candy! I'm new to NYC and I'm looking for some side work since I have some extra time on the weekends. I'm the oldest child in a family of 6 so I've had years of experience caring for children from newborn to late teens. I know how to change diapers, help children who are potty training, make bottles, and cook. I...
Candida can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah W.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! Some information about me: I am currently an assistant 5th grade special education teacher in Manhattan. I graduated from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in Communication Disorders, a minor in Education, and a certificate in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services. I am licensed in...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Beth M.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a friendly, caring, and patient 21-year-old living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and attending Columbia University. I am originally from Virginia and Texas, and was a professional ballet dancer most of my life. I am great with children, and I strive to cultivate creativity, imagination, and trust. I have experience...
Beth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more

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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 204 reviews of the 590 listed special needs caregivers.