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Special needs caregivers in Port Chester, NY

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Iris D.


New Rochelle, NY

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

4.0

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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.

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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...
Kathy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Kathy. She watched our son from age 4 months till he started at a pre-k school at 2.5 She was so kind nurturing and cared for our son as if he was her own. She was mindful of his egg allergy and made my husband and I feel safe...

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Santa M.


West Harrison, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."

Amber B.

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Geremias J.


Eastchester, NY

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Take Care Of Who Matters First

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...
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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Nakite A.


New Rochelle, NY

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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!"

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Sibila J.


Stamford, CT

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...
Sibila can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sibi is a kind, patient, trustworthy and creative caregiver. She helped us with our 5 and 7 year old children overseeing home school, playtime and meals. She is punctual, hardworking and fun. Any family would be lucky to have Sibi helping with the care of their...

Lindsay L.

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Jasmily G.


New Rochelle, NY

$20/hr12 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 of experience and I love working with kids. I have worked with all age children from 5-month-old babies to 13-year-olds. I also have experience with special needs children, hyperactive children and twins. I have taken children to school, picked them up from school, taken them to after school activities and lessons, fed...
Jasmily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kianza R.


Stamford, CT

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kianza, and I currently work for a non-profit organization, providing care for adults with special needs in a home-based setting. I have a rich background in child care, having been a preschool teacher for seven years and working part-time at the Stamford Youth camp after-school program during that time. I am in...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for our three children, as needed, over the years. She is sweet, responsible and dependable. She's been a pleasure...

Christine O.

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Deborah E.


New Rochelle, NY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Sarah M.


Pleasantville, NY

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...

Douglas M.

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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."

Joan R.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I hired Annette to watch our 1-year-old son and she was truly outstanding! She arrived about 15 mins early and took charge. Most importantly, my son was attached to her immediately. Annette is patient and wonderful with children. We highly...

Karla R.

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...

Amanda J.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

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.

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Elizabeth E.


Stamford, CT

$50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

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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Jill Z.


Stamford, CT

$29-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care / Special Needs Care

32+ years in a hospital environment. Licensed radiologic technologist and certified NA I am CPR/BLS cert
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Chester, NY

Iris D.

4.0

Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable.

- Esba P.

Kathy P.

5.0

Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we won’t be working with her as we move...

- Dan K.

Santa M.

5.0

Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.

- Amber B.

Travis T.

5.0

I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...

- 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

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