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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY
Cassidy D.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Cassidy, and I have 7 plus years of experience working with children. I am a very energetic, fun, loving, nurturing, patient, and understanding person/babysitter. I am also willing to do whatever you ask me to do! Children make ME happy, and I accept all! I do have experience with children who have special...
Cassidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids for about 10 years now. I used to watch two kids for about 3 years and now they are old enough to be on their own. Currently, I watch three kids mostly overnights since the parents are EMTs. They are all different ages and they all have special needs. I have been watching them for about 10 years and...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Elyssa N.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for helping children develop and grow, and after many years of caring for children, I've come to realize that being a caregiver is my calling. I have experience working with children of all ages and have the skills and training to provide a safe and nurturing environment for them. As a creative and...
Elyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Briana B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
With 10 years of experiencing in working with children, and focus on working with special needs children. I bring a lot of experience with working with infants-pre teens.
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Pamela C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a seasoned childcare provider with a decade of experience, my passion for nurturing young minds and supporting families is what drives me. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and make a meaningful impact on their lives.
I am known for...
Pamela can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Jamie S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been a nanny longterm with a couple families and also short term for families on vacation while I lived in Hawaii for 10 years. I've nannied for all different ages and demographics- foster children to celebrities children. I also have experience with special needs children.
Jamie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have been in Healthcare for 9 years in which I have worked with every demographic. Newborn to end-of-life care. In the early part of my career, I was a personal care aide, during this time I cared for persons with disabilities and special needs. Currently, I work in the Emergency room so I still encounter patients with special...
Chauvelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
I am mother of 2 beautiful grown children and a happily new grandmother. Outside of raising my own children, I have been caring for children of varied ages for over 30 years. I have experience caring for children either special needs in BOCES setting. I have teaching experience teaching Russian as a second language, piano...
Irina can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
I was employed as a teachers aide in NY for many years. I worked most of the time with Special Need children. I am currently a licensed LPN in the state of Florida and New York.
Hello everyone, I'm Ali, a recent RN grad. I have 11 years of experience in the medical field as a CNA and now RN. I have worked in many settings, with different populations. Spending the last four years in a hospital setting has shown me why I love and miss private home care so much. One reason is not being on a time restraint....
Nicole W.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm looking for work I can bring my 1-year-old with me to so I can make extra money during the times I'm not doing schooling I'm in schooling to become a special needs teacher for kindergarten
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13. I started as a mothers helper and eventually started babysitting and nannying part time for a few different families. I am fun, outgoing, responsible, reliable and flexible. I am 19 years old and am currently attending college as a nursing student. I am looking for a...
Hallie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ryan H.
Pleasant Valley, NY
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
5.0
"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself...
Kyra S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 27-year-old early childhood education major. I've been working with children since I was 14, including babysitting, assistant directing children's theater productions, working with children with special needs, and teaching preschool in a federal building, which involves a high-security clearance. Most recently, I've...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Julia is by far the best child caretaker that we have ever had (or honestly could ever hope to have). She is creative, positive, and so loving to our children. We wish we could keep her forever!"
Cait And Manny V.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kayla. I'm 25 years old. I've been nannying professionally since I was 17. I've nannied in both NY & Florida. I am CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I have experience will all ages of children, including infants as young as 4 weeks old. I currently nanny full time for a family in...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla took care of our three children this afternoon. She was wonderful! Communicative, timely, and so great with our kids. They felt very comfortable with her. We can't wait to have Kayla back. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hope it’s a very empathetic, patient, highly educated child care professional.
She currently cares for our two young children ages five and three with a gentle nurturing disposition and confidence.
I would highly recommend Hope, she is reliable, extremely kind,...
Sarah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked primarily with children and teens with mental health disorders. I also have experience babysitting children and teens with Sensory Processing Disorder and Aspergers and have worked with many children on the Autism spectrum. I really love working with kids and it is very rewarding to see what they are able to...
5.0
"Joycelyn is amazing. She is so good with my son! She listens and respects all the needs for my son and she goes above and beyond for our family. She is like a second mother to my son when I am away. I am so glad we found her. She would find different activities for...
Abiola G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie nannied for my children (2 and 5) part time for two years. She was punctual, reliable and willing to help out with laundry, cooking, organizing and errands whenever asked. The kids love her!"
Marci P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sienna but most call me Cece!
People would describe me as personable and bubbly. I love to bake cakes, do fun crafts, and go to museums with kiddos!
I have 6 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked with many different types of kids including those with special needs. I can help with light...
Sienna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sienna was a wonderful babysitter for our 2 year old daughter. We were in town for a wedding, and our daughter quickly warmed up to her. Sienna helped with dinner and our toddler's bedtime routine. Very grateful for the help - thanks for everything Sienna!"
Amy R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have two children ages 18 and 17
many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past.
I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life.
I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I found Jessie off of care.com and I hired her initially to take care of my 3 month old twins during the day to nanny for us before they started day care. Jessie is the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy person. While they clearly wanted me, she juggled it all...
Lisa L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poughkeepsie, NY
Ryan H.
5.0
If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...
- Kyra S.
Julia W.
5.0
Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our daughter loves Julia and we're very sad to no longer be working with her. She was very communicative and despite a long commute, was very punctual...
- Claire K.
Kayla F.
5.0
Kayla was on time, professional, and extremely sweet to our little boy. She texted hourly updates—a helpful thing for a new parent—and made our experience great.
- Care member
Hope K.
5.0
Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...
- Care member
Joycelyn N.
5.0
Joycelyn is amazing. She is so good with my son! She listens and respects all the needs for my son and she goes above and beyond for our family. She is like a second mother to my son when I am away. I am so glad we found her. She would find different activities for my son like going to the library...
- Abiola G.
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Ratings for Poughkeepsie, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.