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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Harrison, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in West Harrison, NY
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
Brianna N.
West Harrison, NY
$20-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi Family,
I am 23 Years old. Im from Westchester County, White Plains. I have 8+ years of experience also have experience with children with special needs and have received training in CPR and first aid. I have a driver license and clean driving record I am comfortable with meal preparation, bedtime routines, and helping with...
Hello
My name is Daisy, live in West Harrison NY, I have experience with special needs kids like Autism, ADHD, CPR/AED certified an educated woman with a degree in health care, bilingual(Spanish) I can do meal preparation, bathing, exercise read, sing songs to the kids, play inside and outside with the kids, full time or part...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"
Care member
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 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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years EXPERIENCE and TRAINING working with Special Needs Children, I am Gentle and Affectionate, 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 I have a natural rapport with children, and require...
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iris has watched our 2.5 year old several times now, and has been wonderful. Iris has been very flexible and accommodating, and more importantly, our daughter adores her--she continues to talk about all the fun things she will do with "Miss Iris" next time she...
Meghan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...
Nathanael B.
Stephanie B.
Tarrytown, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a 27-year-old grad student who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in social sciences (focused in psychology) and most of my OT master's program completed. I have worked with children between the ages on 6 mos. and 12 yrs. I used to work at Vision Fitness in the daycare...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Stephanie and she was wonderful - responsive, punctual and great interaction with my child. Her needs did not meet ours so I did not hire her, but I think she would be a great sitter for the right family. "
Kavita A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family 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 my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...
Amanda J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
Cinthia can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...
Samantha G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative. Sarah has a confidence and ease with children that is a...
Douglas M.
Annette Y.
Scarsdale, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I hired Annette to watch our 1-year-old son and she was truly outstanding! She arrived about 15 mins early and took charge. Most importantly, my son was attached to her immediately. Annette is patient and wonderful with children. We highly...
Karla R.
Carolyn C.
Tarrytown, NY
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
Carolyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Amanda R.
Greenwich, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Reliable, professional and very loved by our family! "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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
(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, travel, meal prep
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.
Rosalys T.
Tarrytown, NY
$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My passion for nurturing young minds and my previous babysitting experience led me to become a nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children, fostering an environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun. I maintain open communication with...
Rosalys can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is a person with great values
Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care."
Belen Q.
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, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Harrison, NY
Santa M.
5.0
Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.
- Amber B.
Amanda F.
5.0
Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!
- Care member
Lori E.
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.
Travis T.
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 embrace his independence even though he...
- Care member
Iris D.
5.0
Our family was blessed to have Ms.Iris for a year.we appreciate all the love she put into watching my son.I could have not done it without her support especially through covid. Ms.Iris has become part of our family.My son needed someone he could engage with and some one who communicated with him.My...
- Abigail S.
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