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560 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Elizabeth A.


New York, NY

$35/hr14 yrs exp

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Hi all, Elizabeth here! I am 29 years old and live in NYC full time. I'm on this site to provide support for families, children, adolescents and the elderly in various ways including general care, babysitting, tutoring, household work, etc. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and General Education including extensive...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Rian M.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For A Part-time Care Role

To tell you a little bit about myself, I am 22 years old and am from Philadelphia. I recently graduated from Indiana University , Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology. I am currently enrolled in the New School for Social Research to obtain my Master of Arts in Psychology, and possibly...
Rian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nia P.


New York, NY

$19-28/hr2 yrs exp

Adventrous Graduate Student

I love to be creative, travel and to try new things. I have two years of job experience leading a classroom and working with special needs children. I have also served in the United States Army reserve for the last 6 years, helping me perfect my organization and time management skills. I am full of energy and laughs & I cannot...
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Pallavi P.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a dedicated and creative caregiver with over 7 years of experience working with kids of all ages and abilities. As the eldest daughter, I've been unofficially certified in childcare my whole life, naturally stepping into the role with my younger siblings. In addition, I've spent 4 years working at a special needs summer...
Pallavi can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kedsuda V.


New York, NY

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Professional

For six years, I've been taking care of children of all ages, from as young as 2 months old to 13-year-olds. This includes full-time, part-time, and occasional care. My job involves playing games, reading books to help kids learn and grow, school pick up/ drop off, taking them to classes and activities, and keeping the house...
Kedsuda can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sophie R.


New York, NY

$18-26/hr8 yrs exp

My love for children is something I was born with! I have always maintained long-term babysitting jobs through high school and summers in college. I have looked after boys and girls from newborn to preteens and still don't have a favorite age! I am the older sister to a younger brother with special needs, so I have developed...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maryelin G.


New York, NY

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

I am a Home Health Aid for about 8 years, and I have a son with special needs. I went through a path that's not easy but I learn a lot in how to treat and care a child, and a child that see the world in a different way. I am a mother 24hrs, and that's my expertise.
Maryelin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Olga L.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible And Energetic Sitter !

Hello there! I'm an enthusiastic college student with a passion for nurturing and caring for children. Over the past few years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work as a nanny for special needs children, which has truly enriched my life. My experience has taught me the importance of patience, empathy, and adaptability in...
Olga can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi Dear Families! I'm 26 years old. I worked as a nanny for almost 3 years. I'm I am patient, polite, careful, welcoming, flexible, happy, cheerful, friendly, compatible, protectionist, warm-hearted, positive and beware person. If any reference needed, I can share my 3 of references. Strong English and Korean I trained in First...
Tugce can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Allison G.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr2 yrs exp

4th Grade Math Teacher, Seeking Childcare Opportunities For The Summer

I am a 4th grade math teacher at a K-8 school in California, living in New York for the summer. I graduated UC Berkeley with a degree in Psychology and I love working with kids. I've spent years working with children in many capacities including private tutoring, lacrosse coach, swim instructor, and behavioral counselor for...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha K.


New York, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Pet Sitter, House Sitter, Mother's Helper!

Hi! My name is Sammi! I graduated in 2019 from Florida State University with a degree in early childhood. After graduating, I was a preschool teacher until I was unfortunately laid off due to coronavirus. My most recent job was a medical assistant. My goal is to encourage children to be the best they can be while helping them...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Chloe P.


New York, NY

$23-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 6+ Years Of Care And Housekeeping Experience

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny with 6+ years of childcare and housekeeping experience. I'm patient, nurturing, and truly passionate about working with kids of all ages. I've cared for children in various settings, including overnight stays, and always strive to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for them to thrive. I...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Hello, I'm Yasmin! I'm 23 years old and recently graduated with a BA in Psychology! I'm Latina and originally born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I grew up in a tight knit family where I was always around my cousins who I would take care of and look after. I've also cared for the children of the friend's of my parents,...
Joshua can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Shania D.


New York, NY

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi, My name is Shania. I am 23 years old, and I love working with children! I have lived in NYC for almost half of my life. A recent from Baruch College, have five years of experience working with children, specifically children with special needs. So, I am skilled in patience and experience when it comes to handling...
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Sydney L.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

With current Back to School plans, I'd love to be able to provide a support system in your home to ensure the safety of your child and foster a wonderful home learning environment. I am working on my Masters in Counseling with a focus on Youth and Adolescent populations. I have many years of experience working as a babysitter...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hillary Y.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

I have 13 years of experience working with children and being responsible for their care through babysitting jobs and full-time work. During my time as a nanny, I worked with children from 1-10 years old. I traveled with children to do pick-ups and drop-offs at various actives in many locations. I am very comfortable traveling...
Hillary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

A Passionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Katie! Child care is such a passion of mine. From shy to outgoing, neurotypical to special needs; I've had extensive experience caring for many different children.
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Myrhiam R.


New York, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Bilingual Sitter

Hi Parents, My name is Myrhiam, and I'm a fun, energetic, and caring 29-year-old with over 10 years of experience providing attentive and engaging childcare. I specialize in working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I also have a strong background in tutoring. I pride myself on being patient...
Myrhiam can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jackie K.


New York, NY

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

A Fun (and Reliable) Time!

I am currently at NYU in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study - so I am located in New York City :) I have been babysitting since eighth grade and have also cared for special needs children. I absolutely love kids and hope to be an early childhood special education teacher! I am very reliable, always on time, and love to...
Jackie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm Joceline and I'm passionate about creating safe, fun, and nurturing environments for children. With years of babysitting experience and my current role at a preschool, I've developed a dependable, patient, and creative approach families can trust. At the preschool, I've supported children at different stages of...
Joceline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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 159 reviews of the 560 listed special needs caregivers.