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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pelham, NY
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Pelham, NY
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 12 years of experience. I am a reliable, compassionate, trustworthy and patient private caregiver who is very knowledgeable caring for elderly and special needs patients. Adept in meal preparation, personal grooming, maintenance of the household, administering medication and just building an overall strong bond and...
Waheeda can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Waheeda is a highly skilled professional that truly cares about her patients; she is compassionate and reliable. Waheeda is able to manage many tasks and coordinate her patients care and required no direction. Waheeda will communicate with patients doctors,...
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies
... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."
Esba P.
Nakite A.
New Rochelle, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...
Nakite can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our Ava. Highly recommend!"
Care member
Shannon K.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon is wonderful with babies and children of all ages. I can always rely on her to be on time. She is very flexible and willing to work with our crazy schedule. I would highly recommend Shannon to any one looking for a babysitter!!"
Aly M.
Shannon C.
Bronx, NY
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for people with special needs in 2017, when I began working as a Direct Support Professional, in group homes, day habs, etc.
In my spare time, I like to read books, research all about skincare and binge watch my favorite shows.
One thing you should know about me is I'm very chill, patient, and empathetic!
My...
5.0
"Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+"
Stacey G.
5.0
(1)
I have also worked with Special Needs Children and Adults. I am Certified By The State with Background checks in force and up to date. I am presently not available on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Monica S.
Glen Cove, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Monica. I am interested for a job, where I would help the family with the house,senior companion care, organizing laundry, special needs, assistant each other with responsibility. I am punctual, flexible, responsible, I have 10 years experience and I have good references. If you want to know more about me, please...
Monica can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Monica cared for my 94 year old Dad both at home and in Rehab. She is very reliable, caring and most of all a hands-on take charge caretaker. My Dad loves her and would look forward to her visits everyday. Monica was always punctual, honest and trustworthy and...
Dana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Ashley and I have had approximately 14 years of experience working with children. I began my experience tutoring elementary-aged children when I was in middle school. My experience grew as I began to babysit throughout my high school years. While I was pursuing my undergraduate degree, I worked as a...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is wonderful! Tons of experience, and it shows. I am totally at ease when she is babysitting, and my daughter adores her. "
Taran L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am certified pharmacy technician with some extra time. I've been babysitting since I was about 14. Kids have always been a big part of my life. My mother owns group homes for children and adults so I do have experience working with children who have special needs. I have interned and volunteered at schools as well. I am...
Jazzmin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jazzmin has watched our kids over the summer and on her school breaks for 2 years now. She is reliable and full of energy. Our kids enjoy when she is their babysitter and I would highly recommend her. "
Audrey C.
Amaris C.
Fort Lee, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...
Amaris can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amaris is trustworthy, reliable and sensitive!"
Nancy G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs.
I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs
I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience...
Care member
Amanda B.
Bronx, NY
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.
5.0
"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."
Emma R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
Mariana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime routine, and cleaning up/organizing the toys they played...
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
5.0
"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...
Riley C.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A...
Jessica S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
Antoinett can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired antoinette to babysit my 3 children after school. She was very dependable, and always went the extra mile for us. She's great with children and they love her."
Nicole W.
Deborah E.
New Rochelle, NY
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, college educated,...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our care needs changed, but Deborah has been amazing to work with! Extremely responsive, professional, and accommodating. She clearly has great knowledge and experience, and we felt super comfortable with her from our conversations. Definitely recommend Deborah!"
Arielle L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."
Alistair B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kayme
Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...
Ashley M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."
Beth O.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pelham, NY
Waheeda K.
5.0
Waheeda is a highly skilled professional that truly cares about her patients; she is compassionate and reliable. Waheeda is able to manage many tasks and coordinate her patients care and required no direction. Waheeda will communicate with patients doctors, family and friends as needed, and, is...
- Care member
Iris D.
4.0
Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable.
- Esba P.
Nakite A.
5.0
Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our Ava. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Shannon K.
5.0
I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long walks with my four kids. With our kids, I trust her just as much as I trust anybody in my...
- Diane C.
Shannon C.
5.0
Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I was recovering from surgery. A+
- Stacey G.
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