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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ulster Park, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Ulster Park, NY

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Jessie B.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...
Jessie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jess is an amazing and dedicated worker. My kids loved her from the moment they met her. She always had fun activities planned for them and the kids never wanted her to leave. I would definitely recommend her."

Andrea Z.

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Hope K.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope and I have around 5 years of childcare experience for children of all ages. Ranging from 3 months to 14 yrs old. I strive in building not only a relationship with the children but the entire family. My personality can be described as creative, warm hearted and bubbly. I love to teach the children new things,...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son...

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Ryan H.


Pleasant Valley, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Professional & Special Needs Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an energetic and compassionate professional with 11 years of both behavioral and ABA experience working with a wide range of developmental disabilities in various public and private care settings. 7 of those years I spent working at Anderson Center for Autism assisting individuals with Autism, ED, BD, Downs, and several...
5.0
"If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself...

Kyra S.

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Cindy H.


Saugerties, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi my name is Cindy I have one son 23. I worked as a Montessori teacher for many years and had my own little private school/daycare for 8years. I've also cared the elderly for the past 8 years.
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Jacqueline L.


Wappingers Falls, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie. I have experience with children of all ages, as well as experience caring for children with special needs and multiple children. I have worked privately for families as a nanny on and off for the last 10 years. Most recently I have been working as a school counselor, but am currently on maternity leave caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family. "

Lisa M.

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Megan D.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Certified

I have been in this field for 15 years. I am a CNA. I work with the elderly, mentally ill adults/ children, and children with disabilities. I can provide excellent references. What I love most about working in this field is being able to be a part of working with someone to reach the persons full potential. I am patient, soft...
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Glenn S.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Autistic Support Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 24 years of experience , working with individuals with autism and emotional disabilities. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I also have 8 years experience as a private caregiver of adults aged 30-80 . I am skilled in creating daily scheduling for SDS individuals. I...
5.0
"We hired Glenn for our 23 year old son. He has provided daily support for him. This included transporting him to his scheduled activities and also being a companion for him. Glenn is very trust-worthy, consistent, hardworking, kind, and dedicated. He is also a...

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Michelle T.


Gardiner, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Concierge

A compassionate, experienced mother, caregiver & community volunteer, I can assist with childcare, light housework/laundry, and meal prep. I can also assist with transportation/carpools and errands. I left my job as a department director to be a stay-at-home mom; I ran a daycare from my home for four years, teaching,...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle is a hard worker and is willing to go the extra mile. My husband needs assistance with feeding, dressing, transferring, etc…all of which she handles with ease. "

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Katheryn C.


Woodstock, NY

$30-45/hr4 yrs exp

Attentive And Loving Sitter

I have a passion for learning, adventure, fun projects, children, animals, the outdoors, sustainable green practices, yoga, cooking, among many other things. I have much love and attention to give and thrive around inquisitive children, animals, and elders, as I enjoy learning new things together and sharing my knowledge with...
Katheryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"She is passionate, reliable and detailed "

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Joycelyn N.


Highland, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked primarily with children and teens with mental health disorders. I also have experience babysitting children and teens with Sensory Processing Disorder and Aspergers and have worked with many children on the Autism spectrum. I really love working with kids and it is very rewarding to see what they are able to...
5.0
"Joycelyn is amazing. She is so good with my son! She listens and respects all the needs for my son and she goes above and beyond for our family. She is like a second mother to my son when I am away. I am so glad we found her. She would find different activities for...

Abiola G.

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Briana B.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

With 10 years of experiencing in working with children, and focus on working with special needs children. I bring a lot of experience with working with infants-pre teens.
Briana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alyssa R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

20 Year Old Girl With 8 Years Experience Watching Both Babies And Special Needs Children

Hello! I am the oldest of three so naturally my siblings became like my own kids and I have helped care for them since birth. I have an autistic 13-year-old sister and a 7-year-old brother. Currently, I work full time as an educational assistant at a school for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I have numerous years of...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Karine R.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

All Around Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caring, fun, loving and compassionate caregiver/nursing aide. I've cared for children, teens, adults and seniors on a medical and non-medical levels for over 20 years. I've held a title as a sitter, a direct support professional (DSP), and a geriatric aide. As a sitter I've ensured the safety and well-being of the...
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Amanda D.


Saugerties, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 2 Special Needs Children.

I am a mom of two autistic children. My house is built off of routines and organization. I have many years experience with childcare I have been watching kids for the last 30 years, on top of being a mom and a housewife
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tonya D.


Boiceville, NY

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Tonya and I would like to apply for this job. I've raised three children, one with mental illness. I've also cared for my Niece that has autism and other disabilities. I worked at a group home and always wanted to help the ones that needed extra assistance. Down Syndrome, Asperger syndrome I've worked with. I...
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Chauvelle L.


Poughkeepsie, NY

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Attentive And Compassionate

I have been in Healthcare for 9 years in which I have worked with every demographic. Newborn to end-of-life care. In the early part of my career, I was a personal care aide, during this time I cared for persons with disabilities and special needs. Currently, I work in the Emergency room so I still encounter patients with special...
Chauvelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have an 11-year-old brother with autism who I help care for, my best friend also has a brother with autism that I work very well with so I have ton of experience on how to care for someone who is on the spectrum from being very low to very high on the spectrum nothing is a problem for me!
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Terri M.


Red Hook, NY

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

I have a son who is differently abled. I worked as a nurse for a preschool and a special needs school. I currently work per diem for a local school district as a certified teachers assistant.
Terri can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Supervisor in a home for children with disabilities. G-tube trained CPR/first aid certified. 10 years plus experience with same individual with autism Letters of recommendation from private families
In 10th grade, I started working at SNACK, an afterschool and weekend activity center for kids and teens with ASD and other mental disabilities. We had different classes ranging from soccer and basketball to music and yoga. I also worked as a full-time nanny for a 2-year-old girl with mental and physical disabilities. I learned...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ulster Park, NY

Jessie B.

5.0

Jessie is wonderful with my two year old daughter. My daughter loves the time they spend together every other week. Jessie brings energy, ideas for play and a gently educational approach. She is kind, funny and warm. From the beginning of her coming to us (six months ago) I have trusted her care...

- Caitlin M.

Hope K.

5.0

Hope is AMAZING!!! She is wonderful with my 16 month old & he adores her! I know that he’s in good hands with her & she always goes above & beyond. She regularly sends pictures & videos throughout the day (which I really appreciate). She has done crafts with my son & has been teaching him sign...

- Care member

Ryan H.

5.0

If you have a child with autism, Ryan is your person! He has been life-changing in helping my child with severe ASD navigate and thrive in his community. My child is extremely high-energy and active and Ryan has handled him with ease. Ryan is very active himself and plans great day trips for them -...

- Kyra S.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

Jackie is reliable, punctual, dependable and an absolute sweetheart. I am extremely comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care. She keeps me up to date with everything going on when I'm not there-which I love! She has been a great find for our family.

- Lisa M.

Glenn S.

5.0

We hired Glenn for our 23 year old son. He has provided daily support for him. This included transporting him to his scheduled activities and also being a companion for him. Glenn is very trust-worthy, consistent, hardworking, kind, and dedicated. He is also a wonderful communicator so from day 1,...

- Care member

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Ratings for Ulster Park, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ulster Park, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.