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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tappan, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Tappan, NY

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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$23-40/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs, Senior Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
Tracey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are beyond lucky to have had Tracey as our night nurse and special occasion caretaker for our newborn baby girl. Tracey is not only knowledgeable about everything having to do with babies, she is thoughtful in her approach. As a new mom I felt immediately at...

Nicole P.

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Geremias J.


Eastchester, NY

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Take Care Of Who Matters First

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Camille M.

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Catherine I.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care, Child Care

*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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Marie L.


White Plains, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

Beth O.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey is amazing! Caring, reliable, and a great storyteller! "

Marianne M.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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...

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Rosetta T.


Waldwick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Phil S.

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Tiffany E.


Westwood, NJ

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We're so lucky to have found Tiffany, she is a patient, kind caregiver and our kids just adore her. She's easy going and calming while also following through with any rules we set. She's also professional and on top of everything which is refreshing. I'd recommend...

David G.

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Natalya W.


White Plains, NY

$35-40/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter For Evenings/Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
Natalya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our flow and acted as an extension of us! "

Anne L.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."

Carla H.

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Lori E.


Hartsdale, NY

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education And English Teacher

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 would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."

Alistair B.

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Heather W.


Ridgewood, NJ

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

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.
Experienced professional with a background as a Physical Associate, Special Needs Nanny, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Skilled in providing compassionate care, assisting with physical therapy, and supporting individuals with diverse needs. Known for strong communication, patience, and adaptability in both healthcare...
Andrewlee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Arfaeen A.


Yonkers, NY

$40/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Weekend Babysitter Available

I took care of a special needs child for a few months. I also babysit toddlers and children ages 7- 11. I am a college student currently attending nursing school. I am a caregiver at heart and for the rest of my life, since I will be a nurse. I run errands if needed, I can help with the children homework and extra activities.
Arfaeen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Paula T.


Tarrytown, NY

$18-19/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For a span of 5 years, I've been devoted to nurturing children aged 3 to 8, both those with special needs and typically developing kids. Additionally, I've shared the beauty of the Spanish language with immense passion and dedication.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ana M.


White Plains, NY

$17-22/hr

Neat And Trustworthy Excellent References And A Lot Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I raised my nephew (with special needs) a lot of patience involved me in everything that concerns the child
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Kristen P.


Hillsdale, NJ

$25-28/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Time Or Full-Time

Hi! I'm Kristen. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Kean University. I was previously employed at a preschool as the head infant room teacher for 5 years. I have 20+ years of experience and with children of all ages ranging from 6 weeks-12 years+, as well as experience with special needs and twins. I am certified in...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kamila E.


Waldwick, NJ

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Kamila!

Hi, I'm Kamila and I am a psychology undergrad student. I hope to go on to become a Child Clinical Psychologist! I have worked for the Goddard School which is a prestigious daycare and am currently working for Brain Balance which works with special needs kids and kids who need a little extra help! Working with, supporting, and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tappan, NY

Tracey G.

5.0

As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what we were doing. She came on time, made herself at home and was a pleasure to be around...

- Christina D.

Jenine D.

5.0

Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!

- Camille M.

Catherine I.

5.0

Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him.

- Mary A.

Marie L.

4.0

Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing.

- Beth O.

Tracey G.

5.0

Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly loved him and treated him with...

- Alayne G.

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