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Special needs caregivers in Rye, NY
Samuel W.
Rye, NY
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher/Therapeutic Recreation/Job Coach/Animal Care And Mindfulness
9 years Supervisor in Therapeutic Recreation for Special Needs.
Has experience coaching, mentoring, teaching and caring for special needs and seniors.
Background also as Environmental Educator teaching in public, private, parochial and special needs schools. Involved in presenting animals to children of all ages, pre-K and...
Sudan C.
Rye, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Having worked in childcare, I'm skilled at building meaningful connections with families to help children thrive. I'm compassionate, warm, responsible, and dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can grow, develop, and follow their daily routines.
I'm really excited about the chance to care for...
Sudan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shannon K.
Rye, NY
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have experience babysitting multiple children at a time. While babysitting I have driven, played with, helped with homework, done laundry, and helped prepare meals for the children. In addition to babysitting, I have volunteered at an organization with special needs children, so I have a little experience with special needs...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life.
Non smoker, own...
Debra can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Debra took care of my bedridden elderly mother for several years. Debra was gentle, compassionate, had excellent bedside manners and knew how to communicate with my mother who was not responsive all the time. Debra was very knowledgeable about how to treat...
Lisa A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Amber B.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...
Lauren R.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, and I have raised two Special Needs children of my own. I am patient and skilled in Medication Administration, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and handling other Emergencies
... And I love my work!
4.0
"Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable."
Esba P.
Monique B.
Mount Vernon, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Just a little about myself! I have been working with students with autism for over 15 years. My life is dedicated to those who need just a little assistance in life. I will provide a loving and fun environment for any child or young adult , with special needs, that is in my care. I am very reliable and easy going, I love...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Debbie to babysit my 8 year old daughter and we absolutely love her. Punctual, reliable, friendly, helpful, and most importantly, great with kids. My daughter likes how she sticks to the bedtime schedule because it gives her a sense of security when I'm not...
Former Member A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Michelle, I'm thrilled at the possibility of becoming a part of your family's journey. With 20 years of experience, I find so much joy in nurturing the precious stages infant through toddler age children. I have a strong background in infant care and early childcare with a vast amount of experience...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has been with our family for almost six years and started with us when my daughter was 4 months old and met my son in the hospital. Michelle was integral in planning play dates, helping in potty training my daughter, meals for the children, appointments,...
Kristen T.
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...
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
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Jennifer to take care of my infant , she was with us for 2 years. She is very reliable , caring and patient "
Care member
Deborah E.
New Rochelle, NY
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents. I have been a professional local nanny for years. I have excellent references upon request. I have experience with newborns on up. I also have experience with special needs children. I am 57 years old and a single mother of two young adults. I am honest, reliable, punctual, loving, hard working, college educated,...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Debbie is a fantastic caregiver for our little one. She started when he was just over 10 months old. From the very beginning she read to him, played with him, was able to help feed him (and more importantly, help get him to enjoy eating solids!), and help keep his...
Andrew B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori Beth worked with my daughter for 2 years and was wonderful in so many ways. She helped develop a plan to keep her focused and social in the community every day. She is organized, compassionate and will quickly feel like part of your family. Highly recommended."
Barry H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
Antoinett can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done."
Zaida S.
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, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
*CHHA, CPR, AED
* I recently moved to Westchester County from NJ.
5/22 - present/ Spring Valley NY
For almost 3 years, I've been taking care of a wonderful woman who has macula degeneration and recently hearing loss.
duties: Dr appts, cooking, tidying up, meds, shopping, hygiene, exercise, and companionship.
7/2012 - 4/2022...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cathy is extremely dependable, punctual and she's extremely loving and trustworthy. I'm a new mom ( was at the time) and as you can imagine was very nervous for someone to care for my Daughter. Cathy is also CPR certified, which was very important to my Husband and...
Linda H.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...
Sheridan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and competent."
Cesar A.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rye, NY
Debra A.
5.0
Debra took the best care of my ailing mother until her passing this June. She is one of the most compassionate, level headed and skilled care givers I could have hoped for. Mom had dementia and went from being ambulatory to bedridden and Debi was with us thru it all. Mom enjoyed being with Debi...
- Care member
Santa M.
5.0
Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.
- Amber B.
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
Beatriz P.
5.0
I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is always on time, incredibly attentive,...
- Lauren R.
Iris D.
4.0
Iris is a very professional, warm and hardworking person. She is patient, punctual and dependable.
- Esba P.
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