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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pelham, NY
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Pelham, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
5.0
(3)
My name is Tatyana, and I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 25 years old and live in the Bronx ny, I began my career as a nanny/babysitter at the age of 14, caring for local families and when I got of age I began to work for other families working with children something I've always dreamt of doing; I adore children and seeing and...
Tatyana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."
Dailenyyy S.
Ariela R.
Bronx, NY
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been traveling for 3 years to many healing centers, working with children that have special needs, ADHD, depression, autism. I share over 300 different healing modalities, based off of what people experience. Acupressure, breathwork, yoga and an open minded fun imagination. I have a 2-year-old daughter who if you will...
Ariela can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, 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 C.
Bronx, NY
$19-50/hr • 7 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.
3.3
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Saily I'm currently attending Lehman College and majoring in nursing. Throughout high school I took a two year course to achieve my Childhood Development Association certification and am in the process of finishing it. I am bilingual, I speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish as well as in English. I have been...
Saily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!"
Carly D.
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:
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Michelle, I'm thrilled at the possibility of becoming a part of your family's journey. With 20 years of experience, I find so much joy in nurturing the precious stages infant through toddler age children. I have a strong background in infant care and early childcare with a vast amount of experience...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was with our family for 4 years. She started with us when we only had 1 child and remained with us as we expanded our family to 2. She was always very attentive to the needs of our children while also being very loving and nurturing. Michelle cared for...
Takiyah W.
Amaris C.
Fort Lee, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the best babysitter I have ever had. I have a 9 yr old and a 1 yr old and she dedicate her time and patience to my boys like if they were her own. I will recommend her to anyone."
Warkiria T.
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 is always punctual and she's extremely hardworking. Absolutely reliable with any task. She is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is always eager to help, even after working hours, and her personality lights up the room."
Candela A.
Amanda B.
Bronx, NY
$17-21/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
(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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very intelligent with kids, knows how to handle them very well. Example my son has ADHD and know how to take care of kids with disability. Very good, love how she deals, plays with kids, and have cousins and a kid of her own. Love to enjoy the outside with...
Christina S.
3.7
(3)
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."
Care member
Drita V.
White Plains, NY
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis.
CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
5.0
"Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring...
Laura C.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"That Antoinette is dependable and on time ..."
Stacy R.
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
"Deb was an amazing find for my family! She was amazing with my 6 month old, and great with keeping him engaged! Very neat, very punctual, and very very dependable. She is definitely a catch! I highly recommend her! "
Naiomi P.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pelham, NY
Tatyana J.
5.0
Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills.
- Dailenyyy S.
Ariela R.
5.0
We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking.
- Care member
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 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.
Saily F.
4.0
Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!
- Carly D.
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