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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Southfields, NY
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Southfields, NY
Maggie K.
Arden, NY
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
Jessica H.
Garnerville, NY
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have an associates in psychology, working on my bachelors. I have over 4 years experience working with adults(21+) with disabilities.
Hi I have been a nanny for 17 plus years, and also love old people. Interested in being a companion and also can help around the house .
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Erika , I have experience for 10 years working with elderly population , alhzeimer brain injury diabetes , down sindrome .
5.0
"Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to work with. I definitely recommend! "
Care member
Jessica H.
Haskell, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Energetic, Interactive, 9 Years Experience, Available Full Time
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 18 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jess has been an amazing caregiver for our family with three children (1,6 +7). She is always on time, has been very flexible with our hectic schedules, easily handles drop-off/pick-ups, prepares lunches and meals, keeps the place extremely tidy and helps the...
Mary Ellen C.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Rosie is great with our girls! We've used her for years for our newborn/infant and older toddler, and we've always been very happy with her. Super trustworthy, on time, dependable, etc."
Kimberly W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Eleanora has been caring for seniors for approximately 20 years she is the most dependable caring responsible person she can think on her feet in situations that arise and handle them in a safe and calm manner."
Cate K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...
Leilani D.
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Cassie W.
Middletown, NY
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassie is caring. She's wonderful with kids. Trustworthy, reliable."
Tai V.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages.
I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Roxanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly and hard working!
My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."
Sabrina W.
Ashley A.
Goshen, NY
$21-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would...
Jennifer F.
Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...
Keli J.
Samantha C.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$23-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best babysitter out there. She is so great with kids! She’s amazing with special needs care. I highly recommend her!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
Gabriella C.
Campbell Hall, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gabriella, I hope this message finds you well! Love for children is something that runs deep in me, with my dream to help with early childhood development. I love outdoor times, creativity, interactive play and exploration during all seasons. I also have experience with special needs children, as they hold a...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very attentive with my daughter, taught her things she needs to learn at her age. Very well mannered. "
Care member
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southfields, NY
Erika H.
5.0
Erika helps us on a weekly basis with making baby food and general help/ housekeeping around the house. She’s a big help and pleasant to work with. I definitely recommend!
- Care member
Jessica H.
5.0
Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we need a sitter. She's very responsible, loving, and fun. She always handled meals, activities, pets and playdates without a problem and the house...
- Robert B.
Rosetta T.
5.0
Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well behaved in our absence.
- Phil S.
Eleanora Z.
5.0
Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...
- Judi H.
Grace S.
5.0
Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...
- Leilani D.
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