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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Purchase, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Purchase, NY
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.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sibila J.
Stamford, CT
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Katherine P.
Elmsford, NY
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families 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 I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
Debbie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits"
Care member
5.0
(6)
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
"Lila is a person who likes to help others, she is very passionate about what she does, she is helpful, kind, honest and a great person"
Andres G.
5.0
(1)
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.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
I am a loving, caring grandma of 8 with over 35 years of childcare, 20 years of elder care, and 25 years of experience offering patient care in the dental field. I am punctual, and I offer high-quality, personalized care to clients from birth to 82 years.
I work with special needs children and elders. I have experience with...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Jordy F.
White Plains, NY
$18-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
I enjoy making sure kids have a good time and feel safe and secure without their parents! I've worked at summer camps guiding kids through activities, including at a special needs summer camp. I also have plenty of babysitting experience.
Jordy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I raised my nephew (with special needs) a lot of patience involved me in everything that concerns the child
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
I have done it all when it comes to childcare! From infants to school age, twins and special needs too. I've helped with all phases of development; crawling to walking, talking to ABC's and potty training too. I consider myself a child's first teacher before they go to school. I'm fun, athletic and artistic as well. I love to...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been a member of a program working with special needs individuals within communities. Some of the buddies that I work with regularly are senior citizens, some of which have begun to suffer from dementia.
I have also experienced having to care for elder family members for prolonged periods of time. I have cleaned and...
Bernadette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Allyson C.
New Rochelle, NY
$12-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! I Am Currently An Iona College Student! I Am A Safe Driver! Super Trusted And Responsible
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified paraprofessional for the special-needs community! I have worked with a special-needs community for about eight years now. I am studying to become a adolescent special-education teacher and behavioral specialist!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing and happy! Also extremely personable/trusted!
I like caring...
As a mom of a rising Freshman in college and a 13-year-old I have many years of experience working with children and young adults. I also work part-time at an Elementary School. I have experience working with children that have special needs. I already have background and fingerprints clearance since I presently work within a...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep
Franchesca M.
Tarrytown, NY
$17-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I have 2 boys of my own. One is special needs and I like providing the same care that I have with them. I watch kids the same way I would want someone to watch mines. With love. Care & Lots Pf Patience ( and FUN )
I started working with kids when I was about 16
In my spare time, I like to take...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Purchase, NY
Sibila J.
5.0
Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!
- Gina T.
Debbie F.
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 so patient with him. Highly...
- Amanda J.
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
Debbie F.
5.0
Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits
- Care member
Lila K.
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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