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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Selkirk, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Selkirk, NY

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Mariah T.


Delmar, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mariah

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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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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$16-30/hr3 yrs exp

I work very well with kids and have the patience. I have experience with special needs and I enjoy it!
Nastassia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karlamarie C.


Albany, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

I have 10 years of nursing experience caring for patient with multiple medical and surgical needs, before I became a LPN I worked in a day care for 7 years in a infant toddler rooms. I love being able to provide support to clients/patients and their families.
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Ashley S.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Aspiring Nurse And Pediatric Caregiver

*Currently in Albany, NY for college until first week of May, but will be in Philadelphia area second week of May-August 2020! After years of working with special needs children within various New Jersey school systems, I found myself more and more intrigued to continue working with children. While currently obtaining my second...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Candice H.


Albany, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker

I have extensive experience working with infants/youth and seniors. I specialize in mental/cognitive and physical disabilities. Would love to speak to you to discuss how my services can be beneficial to your loved one.
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Meheret M.


Albany, NY

$22-27/hr1 yrs exp

I am 4th year medical student with varied experience as it ranges working as a personal assistant, summer school instructor, and service learner with individuals of differing special needs.
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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

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...
Nashanti can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Morgan A.


Feura Bush, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Be Your Perfect Match!

I've been an HHA for over 10 years, I've helped so many different people with soo many different needs. I'm on time, funny, caring and tend to look at my work as if it's my own life to make sure everything is done properly and professionally. Let me be your perfect match!
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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...
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Abigail O.


Albany, NY

$18-21/hr4 yrs exp

For three years, I worked at a preschool with kids who have special needs. During the school day, I worked closely with them to keep them safe, feed them, navigate conflict, and behavior management. I also have experience caring for a teenage boy with autism. I am comfortable working with any child birth-teenager.
Hello! I have been working with/caring for children for almost 4 years now. I have spent the last 2 and a half years working for a private preschool in the Albany area, which specializes with children who have special needs or attention. Besides that, I have been babysitting regularly for families with typical and children who...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julia R.


Albany, NY

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Experienced Direct Support Professional

Hello! My name is Julia, I am 25 and have worked as a Direct Support Professional for five years, specializing in children with developmental disabilities. I absolutely love what I do and I pride myself on providing personalized care for every client, and look forward to helping them achieve their individual goals.

Candace B.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently fully vaccinated including booster. I have over 3 years experience working at Ellis Hospital as a tech. I have over 10 years experience caring for people with disabilities from full care including (bathing, feeding, transferring and lifts)all the way up to just being a companion.
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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

5.0

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Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"My experience with Sonia D. has been very positive. As a care giver, she possesses a number of positive qualities. I find her to be considerate and thoughtful when dealing with my needs. She is medically knowledgeable and helpful with treatments and...

Brian G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Karin T.


Valatie, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
Karin can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely...

Carolyn S.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

Debbie F.

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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Tanith B.


Cohoes, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Break Adventures

As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
5.0
"Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house. "

Nikki S.

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes
5.0
"Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs."

Cathy O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Selkirk, NY

Drupatti S.

5.0

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.

- Sarah C.

Karin T.

5.0

I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...

- Carolyn S.

Jessica S.

5.0

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

- Debbie F.

Tanith B.

5.0

Trustworthy and cleans up! She took great care of my infant and toddler and also picked up the house.

- Nikki S.

Mercedes G.

5.0

Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs.

- Cathy O.

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