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547 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

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Kara M.


New York, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Kara

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kara, I'm a New York City native seeking a babysitting/nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm currently a student at Hunter college hoping to pursue a career in nursing. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My child care experience expands across all age groups...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Shivani T.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible College Graduate Looking For Part-time Or Full-time Care Work!

Hi everyone! My name is Shivani and I'm currently a senior at NYU. I'm offering child care, pet care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers and kids since I was 12 years old. My responsibilities have included taking children on the subway to/from school/appointments, crafts (I am...
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Rachel G.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Seeking Summer Employment

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a 24-year-old first year graduate student at NYU studying Psychology. I earned my bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Psychology and Communication. I have over 10 years in childcare, beginning as a mother's helper when I was 11. My childcare experience includes...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi! My name is Kisa and I'm a very reliable, joyful, and energetic person. I have 9 years of babysitting experience and I'm very comfortable babysitting multiple kids. I also have experience babysitting kids with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry as well as meal prepping and groceries. I just...
Barkisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Elizabeth R.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned & Energetic Caregiver In NYC!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

NYU grad student with over 11 years in childcare. I have worked with over 15 families with needs ranging from: mentorship, after school tutoring, newborn care, supporting children with special needs and helping families seeking house management and/or personal assistance. I am also a certified yoga teacher, skilled tennis...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I was a lifeguard and have had red cross certification. I was a competitive swimmer and have had WSI training so I can teach swim lessons of any level. I have been playing Violin for 11 years and can teach beginner violin I can also help with music theory. I am currently a college student at New York Conservatory of Dramatic...
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Guillermina F.


New York, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which motivated me to become a caregiver. I have three years of experience caring for children and have earned my First Aid Training and CPR Training certifications. I'm also experienced in working with children with special needs. I believe in providing a safe...
Guillermina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Charlotte W.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter And Loves Children

Hello! I am currently working/living in the city and looking for some after work/weekend work. I grew up with my mom nannying in the house so I have been around children my entire life. I started taking care of children on my own when I was about 13 and have continued through high school and college. I have taken care of all...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Morgan F.


New York, NY

$46/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Educational Sitter

I have experience working in day care environments along with at home environments and love introducing young minds to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math. My love for working with kids started when my mother began her own daycare and I worked for her during the summers and after school. That work helped families reach...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Juana J.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Aide And Child Care For The Last 10 Years .

My name is Juana Heredia Espinal i've been nanny and senior aide for about 10 years reference proved CPR training special needs kids experience babies experience . im loving Silly and very caring babysitter, nanny. I have experience with newborn, special needs kids I have a good reference and I have Mandated Reporter Training,...
Juana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Chloe D.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

As a childcare provider, I'm motivated by the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and support families. With four years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I'm known for my calm and patient demeanor, as well as my creativity and imagination. I take...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shirlee A.


New York, NY

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter

Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Los Angeles and am currently applying to Master's of Social Work programs. I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo last year with a degree in Sociology and Media Arts. I nannied and tutored for several different families on and off throughout high school and college. Since graduating, I have...
Shirlee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is maranda and I have been a sitter/nanny for at least 7 years now. I have had the pleasure of watching children of all ages and children with special needs. I never thought I'd love it so much since I grew up with 8 other siblings but I truly adore this job. Working with kids has become a great passion of mine and...
Maranda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alana B.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Household Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear New York Families, I am a seasoned nanny and former teacher with over a decade of experience working with children, including seven years as a dedicated nanny. I hold a BA in Education and an AS in Psychology, and I am certified in CPR and First Aid, including infant care. My experience spans all age groups, including...
Alana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Shackera M.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hha Caregiver

Am also a certified chef I have 9 years am more experience as a HHA and caregiver I have experience with persons Parkinson's Disease and Dementia I do live in and hourly am a very hard working young lady I enjoy working with the elderly people.. I also have experience with special needs and babysitting too..
Shackera can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

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Yvette M.


New York, NY

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Smile Creator

My Name is Yvette I am a 26-year-old nanny, I have been working with children for 8 years with experience in schools, daycares and working with children with special needs. I obtain my CDA and I am CPR/ aed certified. I have experience with infants toddlers and school age children! I am currently looking for a full time nannying...
Yvette can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Yesi C.


New York, NY

$28-32/hr3 yrs exp

Yesi

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and develop. I have 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm known for my patience, creativity, and ability to make learning fun. I'm a firm believer in open communication and partnership with...
Yesi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kayla P.


New York, NY

$22-50/hr5 yrs exp

I started babysitting at 14 years old, and since then I've worked as a camp counselor, nannying for special needs children, and as an official childcare provider for the Seattle Seahawks. I have experience with caring for children with ADHD, Autism, and Down syndrome. Currently I work as a researcher , and this fall I will be...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julia P.


New York, NY

$25-32/hr6 yrs exp

Your Mary Poppins

I recently graduated from the honors college at SUNY New Paltz with a major in Psychology and minors in deaf studies, disaster studies and social justice educational studies. I am attending graduate school this fall to get my Masters in Social Work. I have lots of experience with kids, including individuals with special needs....
Julia can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Yaren C.


New York, NY

$30-45/hr4 yrs exp

I am a former French teacher from Turkey with over four years of childcare experience, including one and a half years in the United States. I've had the rewarding opportunity to work with children of various ages, adapting my teaching background to support their learning and development. Currently, I care for two children, aged...
Yaren can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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 173 reviews of the 547 listed special needs caregivers.