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570 special needs caregivers are listed in New York, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New York, NY

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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr

Comfortable And Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children

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I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
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Rebecca S.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter/Tutor

Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I've worked with a wide range of folks with special needs of all ages. I believe that everyone, including the neurotypical, have special needs and that good humor and open communication are a necessary part of making sure that every person feels like a person. I've worked with toddlers, children,...
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Maya S.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny / Tutor With Special Needs Experience

I am a college student pursuing an education degree, and I am very passionate about providing positive, compassionate support for individuals with special needs. I have 7 years of babysitting experience and within that time, I have had a few different jobs with special needs children including Autism, cognitive differences,...
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Karen C.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For Infants, Children, Teens And Adults With Special Needs

Through lived experience of one medically fragile child and one special needs child, extensive volunteer experience and now as an assistant teacher ( starting a new position with the special needs population in the fall) I bring a robust variety of skills to caring for infants, children, teens and some adults with special needs....
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Keyondra J.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Working With Special Needs For 5 Plus Years

Hello my mother has ran a group home my whole life so I have always grew up knowing and being around people who may need more help. The last 5 years I have been working with a girl who has Retts Syndrome and love it even though she is non mobile and verbal I can still communicate with her.
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Mia R.


New York, NY

$30-45/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I'm a fun loving, high energy yet professional nursing student and nanny, caregiver. I have nursing home, hospital and private residence experiences with all ages and special needs.
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Deborah D.


New York, NY

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

College Student Who Is Experienced Working With Special Needs

Hi! My name is Deb, l'm a college senior looking to support herself through school! I'm at NYU studying Drama with a minor in Educational Theatre. As a drama major, I'm an outgoing and playful person who loves helping children grow and learn! When I'm not working or babysitting, I'm probably taking photos with my camera or doing...
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Jessicah N.


New York, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have cared for children with the following needs: Congenital CMV, Stroke, G-Tube, CPAP, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Motor Impairment, Speech Delay, Global Developmental Delay, Microcephaly, and Seizure Disorder. I have previously worked in an ER (4 years) as a...
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Lisa L.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time{30-35 Hrs} Special Needs Experienced In 10+ Yrs Career

Children delayed speech and adult disability with wheelchair usage. I find such work rewarding and stimulating as a workday involves helping and encouraging growth developments on all levels. As a certified Yoga instructor, to both children and adults, I provide patience, physical & emotional strengths, imaginative...
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Sydney C.


New York, NY

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs And Always Ready To Help

Hi everyone! My name is Sydney C. , I recently just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manhattan College and am an upbeat and caring person. During college, I worked part-time for Special Citizens Futures Unlimited as a Community Rehabilitation Therapist. In this position, I assisted people of all ages who had Autism in day-to-day...
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Haley K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At the age of 10, I began babysitting my younger siblings one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. Caring for a child with special needs has allowed me to develop a unique skill set that is based upon patience and determination which is something that can only be learned through experience. I am extremely energetic and outgoing and...
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Fabiola A.


New York, NY

$25-29/hr6 yrs exp

Special Need

My name is Fabiola , I'm an experiencing Aide , I've worked with different variety of clients . Dementia, Alzmeier, special needs to name .. I love my job , its my passion
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Joel G.


New York, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

CAREGIVER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Hi. I'm Joel. I'm a Filipino. I graduated with the Bachelor's Degree in International Studies. I am a Caregiver/Companion with 3+ years of experience providing heartfelt care and assistance to elderly patients and those who have SPECIAL NEEDS. I'm looking to deliver compassionate, service-oriented care and companionship to the...
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Halle L.


New York, NY

$22-32/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs Available

I have 10+ years of on/off babysitting and caregiving experience with children ages 2 - 18. I also have experience working with children on the Autism spectrum and caring for pets and houseplants.
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Tierra S.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator/babysitter Specializing In Children With Special Needs

I have 13 years of experience teaching children. Experience babysitting children. Specializing in children on the spectrum ranging from the ages 3-22yrs old. I also have been an in home ABA therapist for the past 6yrs, working 1:1 with students in the home, teaching the community skills, daily living skills, intraverbal skills,...
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Claire S.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr

Special Needs Sitter

Working with special needs children is a passion of mine. For the past four years I've had the privilege of being part of a service group at my high school. I have been the leader of this group for the past two years. We visited a local elementary school every other week to work with the Special Education classes. We worked to...
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Hannah R.


New York, NY

$10-25/hr

Special Needs Nanny/Caretaker

I am a current college student at Vanderbilt University, where I am in my final year studying Special Education. Upon graduation, I will be a certified Special Education Teacher for grades K-12, specializing in comprehensive/severe disabilities. During my time in college, I have gained experience working with students with a...
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Gillian W.


New York, NY

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care With Kindness And Patience

I am a 46-year-old female currently residing on the upper east side. I have experience with special needs children from the ages of 6 years old to early teens. I return to school for my masters in psychology, specifically, with a concentration in early childhood development. My approach to children with special needs is with...
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Hope G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Care Provider With Experience With Special Needs Children

I have four years of experience working with special needs children of varying academic, physical and behavioral needs within the Albany NY public school district. Within this position I worked with children (pre-k - 5) within integrated and self-contained classrooms. I loved this job because of the close bonds I would form with...
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Sarah R.


New York, NY

$25-45/hr4 yrs exp

Caring, Experienced Babysitter For Kids With Special Needs!

Hi! I recently graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology and am about to start a Phd in Child clinical psychopathology this September. I have years of experience providing Behavioral and ABA therapy to kids with ADHD, ODD, Autism, and more. I would love to spend these next months before grad school doing...

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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 167 reviews of the 570 listed special needs caregivers.