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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rensselaer, NY

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Rensselaer, NY

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Asatya U.


Watervliet, NY

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Best Babysitter You'll Ever Have

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I've been babysitting for family since I was young so I'm used to it. I have years of experience with all types of children (Velcro babies , special needs , etc) Your child will be in GREAT hands with me.
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I have been caregiving for over 10 years. I started my journey at 12 years old, when I completed the American Red Cross babysitters' course. Since then, I have gained experience carrying for children of all ages, from infants to teens. I also have experience working with individuals with special needs...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
10+ yrs of working with the State working and caring for People with developmental disability. I am a supervisor from New York State.
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Angela D.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Patience, Compassion, And Kindness Are My Strongest Skills.

I have been working with children for 35 years either in hospital settings, daycare, schools, or their homes. I have worked in self-contained classrooms as a TA (laid off due to CoVid). I then worked as an Registered Behavior Technician with autistic children and loved that job. My degree is in Psychology with child behavior as...
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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I loved working with students with disabilities. I have most of my professional experience working in a self contained classroom of students with neurodiverstiy, including mostly Autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. I enjoy therapeutic teaching, including getting to know a students' interests and desires,...
Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Camryn V.


Albany, NY

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with nine years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With my calm and friendly demeanor, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I value open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss their child's day...
Camryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Samiyah S.


Albany, NY

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is samiyah. I have a daughter that is 1-year-old. I specialize in working with all age disabled individuals with all disabilities. I work for the center of disabilities and I am a Direct Service Professional. My heart is with making sure every person no matter what disability is treated like an actual human being. I...
I taught life skills, study skills, reading, math, and language arts to children 5-15 yrs old in a self-contained and/or resource room setting for 10+ years. I created strategies to meet the needs of students with academic and physical challenges. Currently, I work with children in the public and private sector everyday because...
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Judith H.


Glenmont, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Educated Semi-retired Person

I have a master's degree and special education, but more importantly I have four decades of working with people with varying needs. I am a tutor, teacher, advocate and friendly person!
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Kelsey S.


Troy, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Child Care Available In The Hudson Valley

Hello! I am a full-time higher education and arts professional working in Columbia and Duchess counties. I have over 15 years of experience in caring for children of various ages in Rensselaer, Albany, and Westchester counties, and have worked hands-on for 3 years with children with special needs. I am available for part-time...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hope This Finds You Well

Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...
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Emily S.


Albany, NY

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and educating children. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows me to engage children in a variety of activities that foster their development. I prioritize open communication with parents,...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jahtasia B.


Watervliet, NY

$16-21/hr

I Worked In This Field Of Work For Over 5 Years. Lot Of Experience

Hi my name is JahTasia, I have worked in the health field since 2012, I am very experienced in the field of health care. I worked with a bunch of different patients from young age to elderly. I am very passionate at what I do and I take my job very serious. My main goal is to make my patients feel comfortable and happy, not only...
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Mariah T.


Delmar, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mariah

I started caring for people with special needs when I was younger, my mother works for the Center for Disability Services and I have volunteered there. I have worked and been around people and kids with special needs for over a decade and I love working with them. My graduate degree is in Special Education and I have worked in...
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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

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Brianna M.


Albany, NY

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Brianna. I have close to 2 years experience assisting individuals with special needs. I have experience in working as a Direct Support Professional supporting individuals of various ages, that have developmental/intellectual disabilities. I provided them assistance with tasks like meal prep or cooking, toileting and...
Hi! My name is Ella, I am 18 years old and attend Siena college for nursing. I work at a hospital as a patient care tech- kind of like a CNA and am set to get my RN in two years. I feel competent in my medical knowledge and experience of working in a nursing home since I was 15 to care for people, especially seniors, with most...
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Taylor M.


Watervliet, NY

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taylor and I'm currently a senior at UAlbany studying Public Health and English. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals with Autism and ADHD. Toileting, feeding, hygiene, and dressing are all actions I'm comfortable assisting in and facilitating. I have experience with Alzheimer's as I take of my...
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Kayla H.


Albany, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible And Adaptable Caregiver With 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 25 years old. I have recently moved to the Albany area with the goal of completing my undergraduate education. I am a compassionate and nurturing caregiver with 3+ years of experience in caregiving. As someone who is very family oriented, I took on a sort of motherly role in occasionally caring for my...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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