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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ridgewood, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ridgewood, NY

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Ronnasia P.


Ridgewood, NY

$18-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional with 7 years of experience providing high-quality care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Proven ability to foster positive relationships, promote independence, and enhance quality of life through tailored support strategies. Skilled in effective communication,...
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Megan M.


Ridgewood, NY

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have 4 years of teaching students with special needs. I am a full time special education teacher. I have worked with students on the autism spectrum aged 5-11.
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Gabby F.


Ridgewood, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with people with differing needs for over 10 years in schools, homes, and community centers.
Tengo un poco de experiencia en esos caso pero el problema es que no hablo el inglés sólo español.
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Jasper K.


Ridgewood, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

I have spent time as an Assistant Creative Arts Therapist at Heartsong where I worked with a youth special needs population in an educational and therapeutic setting. In this environment I built trust with group members while familiarizing myself with a holistic approach to personal growth and self empowerment. I succeeded in...
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Lindsay L.


Ridgewood, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Nanny

I am currently a preschool teacher, but will soon be going to graduate school for special education. I started volunteering in the special education classrooms in my high school. I fell in love with it! I volunteered at Misericordia, a special needs residential home, interned at several special needs schools, and worked at a...
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Katherine C.


Ridgewood, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Tailored Childcare For All Ages & Special Needs - Trusted And Loving

I have over 20 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environments for children of all ages, including those with special needs whether it's helping with homework, fostering creativity, or building social skills. My personalized approach ensures that each child receives the attention and...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lindsay L.


Ridgewood, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with babies and children of all ages for the past 16 years, many of whom have had special needs. From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a preschool teacher, then moved to nannying. I have done several nanny shares, working with up to 3 children at a time. Most of the children have been ages 6 months-5 years. I have...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katie B.


Ridgewood, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Music Teacher With Over 10 Years Of Experience

As the oldest child in my family, I've been helping to take care of children for as long as I can remember. However, I've been working with children professionally since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper, watching a 7-year-old and his 3-year-old brother, while their mother worked from home. Over the years I...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brooke A.


Ridgewood, NY

$19/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Educational Young Adult!

I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in childcare and special needs support. My experience as a nanny has refined my nurturing skills, while my roles as an Eating Disorder Technician and Behavioral Technician have equipped me to provide emotional support and develop individualized care plans for children with...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Naime M.


Ridgewood, NY

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Patient And Caring

I'd describe my personality as patient/caring/respectful I like working with kids because they deserve genuine love and care I started working with kids when I was very young. Helped my mother care/raise my younger siblings. Worked as a swimming teacher for 15 years. Worked/taught children with special needs/baby and me and...
Naime can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Lyann M.


Ridgewood, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Looking For A Weekend, Occasional Job, In The Queens/Brooklyn Area.

Hi my name is Lyann M. I am an early intervention speech pathologist. I graduated with my Master's degree in 2020, and currently work with children 0-3 years old throughout the day. In addition to my employment, I have been babysitting since 2010 and have had experience on other babysitting sites. I am completely comfortable...
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Marcella B.


Ridgewood, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Marcella

For the past three years, I have been babysitting around my neighborhoods. I do have a younger brother and sister, ages 11 and 15. I am very connected with my siblings that allows me to bond with them and create a strong relationship with them. When I babysit children I believe its important to develop and interact with them. I...
Marcella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Beata P.


Ridgewood, NY

$27/hr3 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver And An Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently, I am completing my degree in Elementary and Special Education. I am also a mother of a wonderful teenage boy, and nothing is more valuable when caring for a child than safety. Safety is the most important factor at my work. Besides safety, I also value integrity, compassion, and punctuality. Most importantly, I am...
Beata can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Siobhan S.


Ridgewood, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available In

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I just moved into the area, a week ago, leaving my job where I provided care as a nanny for a family of three (One of which was on the autism spectrum). I provided after school care, as well as, performed light house duties around the home. I have worked with children for about 6 1/2 years, in a variety of settings. Before...
Siobhan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I worked with Siobhan S. and immediately was impressed with her love for working with children. She displayed extreme empathy and passion for increasing her students life skills as well as academic skills. She was always going above and beyond in all her work...

Carrie F.

I've been working with disabled students for three years as a social skills instructor- meaning I teach and reinforce appropriate social behaviors, such as sitting in chairs while we do fun activities, encouraging communication in words or appropriate alternatives, and preventing self harming behaviors.
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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,"

Gloria R.

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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

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Hannah F.


Brooklyn, NY

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Tutor With Special Needs Experi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."

Susan N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridgewood, NY

Siobhan S.

5.0

I hired Siobhan to care for my 12 year old on the autism spectrum. She was great with his after school program planning different activities and events each day after school. Later, she absorbed caring for my 15 year old and 9 year old (both boys). She was able to manage all three with an...

- Shandon H.

Shareeda R.

5.0

Shreeda is caring,hardworking and great at any thing she does,I have known her a very long time ! She is very dependable and trustworthy! Whatever position she is hired for she will do her very best,

- Gloria R.

Danielle I.

5.0

We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers emotional support. She is calm and...

- Kristen D.

Hannah F.

5.0

Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah.

- Susan N.

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