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Find special needs caregivers in Port Jervis, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Port Jervis, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Port Jervis, NY

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Jessica H.


Milford, PA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Jessica

5.0

(1)

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I am a mother of 3 grown children. I am honest and caring. I give great attention to detail. I have approximately 15 yrs of experience. I had my own business for many years when my children were in school. I started my business when I realized how much I love to help people bring a sense of peace and calm in their home....
Jessica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, transportation & more
5.0
"Jessica is great with my mom. We’ve tried other caregivers and she told me not to have them back! Jessica is patient, gives mom her space if she needs it and the best part - mom likes her!! Yay! Thank goodness for Jessica!"

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Jacqueline W.


Milford, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

PCA

My name is Jackie. I have worked in an assisted living home as a PCA and med aid caring for the elderly with dementia and disabilities. I have a certificate of Completion in Medication Administration Course, Certificate of Completion in Topical Medication Training Course, Certificate of Completion in Diabetes Training Program...
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Cassie W.


Middletown, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our trust. Beautiful care, daughter slept the whole night :) Would definitely rehire!"

Natalie N.

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Alyssa F.


Milford, PA

$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alyssa Trone. I am a recent mother of two beautiful girls who are now 2 and 19 months old. I'm a former Educational Specialist and have worked in a professional school setting for a total of five years and in home for an additional two. Here is a quick breakdown of my experience - -Degree in Early Childhood...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is great. She is very patient and professional. She does great activities with the kids and makes sure they stay engaged. My child, who does not like most new people or places, has done really well with her. After some less than great experiences with...

Karen O.

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Jacqueline W.


Milford, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Jacqueline. I am a mom and I am a natural caregiver. I have over 20 years in child care experience. I have worked in a daycare facility and I was employed as a nanny as well for several years. Duties include child care, pet care, housekeeping and providing meals. I have worked as a PCA/Med tech for the elderly. Duties...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my daughter’s needs. A true Angel. "

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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Kathleen C.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Available For Your Child Care Needs

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children since I was a teenager for my siblings and cousins. I am a proud mother of four (home-schooled) now grown children; I have provided loving care for children as a nursery school teacher's aide, an aide in a special needs facility, a nanny for private families and a substitute teacher for all grades, with...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Kathleen watched my 1 year old and 3 year old two days per week. She is so kind and loving and my kids took to her right away. She always did extra little things to help around the house and was a blessing to our family. When she moved she even set me up with a...

Rebecca R.

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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Ashley A.


Goshen, NY

$21-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Ashley formed an instant bond with my 11 year old son who has high-functioning autism. She is creative, hands-on, and has a great sense of humor."

Cynthia B.

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Christa W.


Bloomingburg, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Positivity Tribe

I have over 10 years of experience in child care. I can help with light housekeeping, meal prep and other various needs. I've worked in a daycare setting, as well as an attendant for a special needs child. I have two children of my own. This allows me to understand the necessity for providing an environment filled with love,...
Christa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Audrey M.


Milford, PA

$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Audrey! I am 22 years old and the oldest of 5 siblings, all which are 4, 5, 7, 13, and 15 years old, so I have a lot of experience when it comes to taking care of infants and toddlers, especially my 7-year-old brother who has autism. I also worked in a nursing home as a med tech for elderly people with special...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Lauren R.


Middletown, NY

$26-44/hr • 5 yrs exp

I am currently a mentor for children and young adults with disabilities and have been in the field for 5+ years. I help individuals prepare for the independent world such as applying for jobs building resumes and assisting them in college courses. Helping them to express their feelings and communicate appropriately is something...
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Kayla C.


Hewitt, NJ

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have babysat several children with special needs. I have worked in occupational therapy practices, helping to assist kids with special needs to complete activities of daily living. I also worked as a paraeducator at a specialized elementary school. The program that I worked in was for children who are multiply handicapped. I...
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Rebecca L.


Warwick, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Nurturing, Organized, Punctual, Flexible, Mary Poppins

I began providing childcare in high school and come with 18 years of experience.. I have worked in day care centers, owned a home day care and ran nursery programs. I come with meal and lesson planning experience as well as special needs and multiples experience. I took an break to raise my children whom are now grown and now...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Michelle R.


Milford, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have over 25 years of experience caring for individuals with different needs . I have cared for the mentally challenged, mentally ill, people with Alzheimer's and or Dementia. I have also been a companion to elderly persons. I am kind, honest, compassionate, and patient. Taking care of people is all I know.. it's what I do..
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Cayla S.


Chester, NY

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Around my whole life I've been around people who have been disabled, my cousin for example has a speech delay and only remembers a few things, this year I started working with kids that have disabilities at my college, it's a great experience to learn how to communicate with one another. Another thing is I'm fluent in American...
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Brianna V.


Middletown, NY

$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

I've worked with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for over 8 years either in an agency facility or private home care.
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Jocelyn S.


Middletown, NY

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Love Making A Difference In Someone's Life!

Hi, I'm Jocelyn! I currently work as a behavior technician working with ASD, and special needs children. I love seeing growth from each of my clients. My favorite thing about what I do is seeing them accomplish something that was very hard but they did it!! Gives me motivation to not quite or give up in my adventure of life!!...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi my name is Luz G. I'm a 23-year-old esthetician with RA looking for a side hustle. I'm big on positive thinking since changing my perspective I've been able to deal with my RA symptoms and minimize flare ups.
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Sarah O.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My Name is Sarah and I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the town if Warwick, with a big family! I have worked at the BOCES school for kids with special needs over in Goshen and have taught at a daycare before, so safe to say kids are kind of my thing, I love working with them! I have lots experience working with all...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Jervis, NY

Jessica H.

5.0

Jessica is great with my mom. We’ve tried other caregivers and she told me not to have them back! Jessica is patient, gives mom her space if she needs it and the best part - mom likes her!! Yay! Thank goodness for Jessica!

- Care member

Cassie W.

5.0

Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our trust. Beautiful care, daughter slept the whole night :) Would definitely rehire!

- Natalie N.

Alyssa F.

5.0

Alyssa is great. She is very patient and professional. She does great activities with the kids and makes sure they stay engaged. My child, who does not like most new people or places, has done really well with her. After some less than great experiences with childcare myself and then working in...

- Karen O.

Jacqueline W.

5.0

Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my daughter’s needs. A true Angel.

- Care member

Kathleen C.

5.0

Kathleen was gentle and my baby took to her right away. She's definitely a pro! Plus, she was early and flexible with us and our schedule!

- Rebecca Y.

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