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

58 special needs caregivers are listed in Queensbury, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Queensbury, NY

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Sherry G.


Hudson Falls, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Dauly Care

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I am numerous years of experience with special-needs infant to senior adults. I had my own in-home daycare for 27 years with ADHD children enrolled in daycare. I also adopted five special-needs, foster children, reactive, attachment disorder, ADHD, autism, bipolar, my step dad. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I have experience...
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Rachel A.


Glens Falls, NY

$16-50/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Rachel And I Am A Soon To Be 20 Year Old Female. I Live In Glens Falls NY.

I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, reliable. I like caring for people with special needs because I love helping people and making a direct impact in their lives. Everyone deserves to be treated equally! I started caring for people with special needs when I started working at CWI in November of 2023. I grew up...
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Kathleen C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Care Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...

Sara H.

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Sherrie D.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three. My youngest is in high-school . I enjoy playing sports, hiking, as well as crafts and baking. I have worked in the caregiving/medical field for nine years. I have experience with special needs, autism and speech delays. I am a non smoker and comfortable with pets. Thank you for your interest. Sherrie
Sherrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very caring and dependable when caring for our 7 month old. Made the transition of going back to work seamless following maternity leave. Would definitely hire again."

Amanda N.

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Deirdre C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Overnight Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide with 3+ years of experience at Glens Falls Hospital. I am looking for an evening/overnight position where I can help another family. I have been working with families as an HHA for people with Dementia, as a night nanny, regular nanny or school teacher for the past 20+ years in Saratoga, CO and...
Deirdre can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Dierdra! She has been caring for our 95 year old Mom for weekend over nights all summer. She is a very loving, caring person who is extremely professional and knowledgeable and has a keen eye for detail. She is firm yet intuitive...

Nancy R.

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Heather J.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in both residential settings, hon are, as well, for agencies. I have valuable experience in both health care roles and support for client autonomy. I worked for 7 several years teaching those with disabilities at another agency. I've worked as supervisor capacity for a local agency in a residential setting...
5.0
"I know I can rely on Heather to provide support in any situation, but she is especially passionate about caring for those in need. She enjoys talking about the challenges and successes she experiences while at work. She truly cares about her clients and works hard...

Jason G.

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Teresa L.


Corinth, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional 2

Hello, thank you for looking further into my qualifications. I worked for AIM for 15+ years as a resident counselor, assistant manager and manager of residential group homes and have worked for Saratoga Bridges as the Lead Instructor of a Senior Dayhab for people with Intellectual disabilities. Unfortunately, due to the COVID 19...
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Sandra N.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

1.0

(1)

I've been care giving for over 32 years. I've worked with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, heart disorders, cancer, MS, dementia, frontal lobe dementia, physical disabilities, special needs, incontinence and ambulatory issues. I will do various duties including pet care. I am a compassionate and very honest person. I have mainly worked...
Sandra can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Current stay at home mom to two boys, aged 7&11. My youngest son is autistic. I am unfortunately not formally certified for special needs however, I am eager and willing to learn any specific skills required for your loved one.
Hello, I'm A'Myilah, a compassionate and dedicated special needs aide committed to providing personalized support and care. Having a genuine passion for helping individuals with diverse abilities, I bring both empathy and expertise to my role. Over the course of my experience, I've cultivated a deep understanding of the unique...
Hi! I'm Lianne and I've worked in the childcare field for 15 years, and am currently a teacher for children with special needs. I look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have. I have plenty of references upon request. :)
Lianne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My name is McKenna , and I moved to the Saratoga area a little over a year ago. I work in one of the Ballston Spa Elementary Schools as a Special Education Aide. I've worked with students with a variety of different abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. From special needs to trauma and behaviors, I can adapt to each child I work...
Mckenna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nicole A.


Hadley, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have take care of medically frail individuals and special needs . Worked with dementia and Alzheimer's . CPR certified. I love taking care of people and helping people. Enjoy spending time with individual taking them out to going shopping. Enjoy cooking . I am a Very reliable person and trust worthy.
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Kimberly C.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced RN

Hi! My name is Kim. I have been a caretaker for as long as I can remember. I grew up caring for animals and started pet sitting over 15 years ago for friends & family. While in college, I became a CNA and worked in a nursing home, then worked as a PCA in the level 1 trauma ICU at Albany Med. Since graduating as an RN in 2019,...
My name is Olivia I am 25, from Granville NY. I do have my own car, it's a 2020 Subaru. I also have a clean license. I do not smoke. I have been babysitting for a little over 9 years. I have taken my CPR/First Aid pediatrics and adult course through American Red Cross as of September of 2017. If you would like me to retake it I...
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Alexandra T.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education TA

I have worked in a self contained classroom as a teaching assistant with children with autism and also a classroom with children with social/emotional disorders.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I love spending time with kids and I always make sure they have a great time with me as well! I've been coaching gymnastics for eight years now so I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I've been the summer camp director at a gymnastics facility since 2019, the team director since 2020, and am currently the gym's...
Abbey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Working with children who have special needs has been a big passion of mind since I was five. I have worked at summer camps, interned, assisted with para educators, and been a friend to all types of people! I'm very outgoing, stern when need be, and understanding about all situations. I look forward to giving your child the...
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Ann M.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am a registered occupational therapist who has had had experience working with children birth to three with various developmental delays and has been practicing for about 2 years! I love working with children and helping them reach their developmental milestones through fun and enjoyable play activities. I am a very positive,...
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Diane M.


Granville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience In All Care For 45 Years.

I have taken care of a wide range of illnesses. Special needs, elderly, nursing home care and home care.
Diane can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Queensbury, NY

Kathleen C.

5.0

Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to other kids & activities every...

- Sara H.

Sherrie D.

5.0

Sherrie was the best babysitter we could have ever asked for. She was with us from 5 months to a little over a year, and if it wasn't for issues with our dog we would have kept her up until elementary school. She was early every single day, and all 8 hours she watched our son she gave him her full...

- Joseph A.

Deirdre C.

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Dierdra! She has been caring for our 95 year old Mom for weekend over nights all summer. She is a very loving, caring person who is extremely professional and knowledgeable and has a keen eye for detail. She is firm yet intuitive and understands the nuances and...

- Nancy R.

Heather J.

5.0

Heather boarded my senior cat for several weeks and took great care of her.

- Kim F.

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