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Find special needs caregivers in Woodhaven, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodhaven, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Woodhaven, NY

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Kerry T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...
5.0
"Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of...

Lewis T.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental milestones thanks to her hard work and consistent effort. She...

Ashley R.

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Gabriela F.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...
Gabriela can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"When searching for last minute care for our 2 year old, Gabriela reached out with her availability, was prompt, flexible and caring. She showed up on time with a lot of good questions and focused attention on our child. She is great with children, compassionate and...

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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It was our child's first babysitter and she was very uncertain about the whole thing. Anita was very kind and gentle. By the time we returned our daughter was suggesting we go out on another date night next week so she and Anita could have another fun time...

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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

Experience And Research Knowledge With ADHD And Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with kids with ADHD as well as children on the Autism / Aspergers Spectrum. I have also conducted and analyzed extensive research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and behavioral conduct issues, thus I am quite familiar with the special considerations and issues involved in working with...
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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression. "

Jay M.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Alyssa M.


New York, NY

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"

linda C.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Alexis G.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alexis worked for us for 3 years and sadly moved to NY. She is amazing with my girls and very responsible, I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She has become part of our family and was a tremendous help at all time. We miss her terribly."

Seda H.

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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

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Jaely M.


Valley Stream, NY

$22-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future."

Monique C.

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Alexis V.


Brooklyn, NY

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hey everyone my name is Alexis and I'm looking to babysit after work. I am a CTA and have been working with special needs children for 2 years now in the department of education aside from working with children of all ages years prior. I fell in love working with children after having little siblings and watching them grow as I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help."

Alison M.

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Jessica S.


Astoria, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Montessori & REI Trained Nanny With Neverending Songs And Energy!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She supports their social emotional development with a generosity of spirit through play. She has normalized our days...

Evanice P.

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Camila F.


Jersey City, NJ

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Babysitter

I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.
Camila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Camila has been helping my family for a while, she's very dependable, caring and responsible. She always comes to our home on time and finds activities to keep my kids busy and calm. My kids love Camila and always look forward to spending time with her! I highly...

Paula C.

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Perla E.


Astoria, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
Perla can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches,...

Crystal S.

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Petra S.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Loving, Reliable, Energetic Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I adore children and my priority is insuring they develop good healthy habits and behaviors while having tones of fun. Some of my skills include being patient, open-minded, proactive and ability to communicate effectively in a comprehensive way. I have years of experience babysitting children different ages. My most recent...
Petra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Over all Petra is reliable and dependable."

Lauren R.

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Donatella S.


Long Island City, NY

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Donatella. I have experience caring for children of varying ages. I also have experience with children with special needs. My responsibilities have included toddler care, driving children to/from school, play dates, overnights, appointments, overseeing homework and reading time, preparing meals, outdoor...
Donatella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Donatella has every attribute that you are looking for. reliable, understanding, caring, friendly, punctual, hands on. My children loved her from the moment she stepped into our home (and my littlest is not a fan of most people). Donatella is energetic and gives...

Krissy G.

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Grace A.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!"

Jennifer S.

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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during the day or babysitting in the evening."

Elizabeth S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodhaven, NY

Kerry T.

5.0

Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of her flexibility, adaptability and...

- Lewis T.

Natalia R.

5.0

Natalia worked for us for about a year and was truly a godsend. She is extremely patient, loving, caring, fun, energetic, and creative. She assisted with my sons therapy and he hit so many developmental milestones thanks to her hard work and consistent effort. She really became part of our family...

- Ashley R.

Gabriela F.

5.0

Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew comfortable with Gabriela and there were no tears when we left. They had a wonderful evening and we felt great knowing our kiddo was in such good...

- Whitney M.

Anita D.

5.0

Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced, and put this very anxious mama at ease. Upon arrival, Anita immediately connected with our...

- Dana L.

Kelsey N.

5.0

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.

- Jay M.

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