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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodhaven, NY

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Woodhaven, NY

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Katherine B.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!"

Ashleigh S.

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Puneet D.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a masters in Speech-Language Pathology (graduated May 2015). After my 9 years of experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs, I am extremely comfortable caring for and interacting with children. Not to mention I enjoy offering them an enriching and enjoyable experience! Additionally, I...
Puneet can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We cannot recommend Puneet strongly enough. We have a 5 year old and almost 2 year old. Puneet began as our date night babysitter and backup nanny whenever our full-time caregiver was on vacation or sick. She was excellent, always on time, always going one step...

Pauly R.

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Elizabeth R.


Brooklyn, NY

$50-56/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why!...

Michele R.

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Maryann L.


Bayside, NY

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"

David R.

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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ishawrah has a very good rapport with my daughter and my daughter loved her and still misses her!"

Adel G.

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Deserie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$40-55/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And All-around Baby Whisperer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of experience caring for and educating children from birth to young adults with & without special needs. I have been fingerprinted and background checked on file. I am currently trained & certified in Infant/Child & Adult First Aid, AED & CPR. I also have prior Mental Health First Aid Certification, along with...
Deserie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Deserie has been the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. When she first met our baby at 3 months old, the way she held her and cared for her and knew how to calm her really gave me a sense of trust in her as a caregiver for my baby. The “baby...

Matthew P.

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabriela was helpful and great with our kids. I would hire her again. "

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Kerry T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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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Eliza O.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-30/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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Zoe E.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a senior in college. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I am a student-athlete so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...

Dion B.

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Josey W.


Brooklyn, NY

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Provider

Hi I'm Josey! I'm 22 and have been babysitting and nannying for 9 years now. I taught a special needs cheer team in my Highschool and love working w kids of all abilities. I also worked in an independent living retirement home and enjoy spending time and helping out with elders. I love being around kids of all ages and enjoy...
Josey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
" We couldn't be happier with the care, love, and support our little one received. Josey has taken away a lot of stress that comes with leaving our little one when away from home. Thank you for the care you provide!"

Care member

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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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months. We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well. Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was...

Mo O.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/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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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Anita and 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! My 11 years as a mother of 4...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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/hr5 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, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaely is an amazing care giver. She goes above and beyond to make sure my children are safe, comfortable and happy during her time with her. I absolutely recommend her to any family. "

Leslie M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodhaven, NY

Katherine B.

5.0

Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!

- Ashleigh S.

Puneet D.

5.0

We cannot recommend Puneet strongly enough. We have a 5 year old and almost 2 year old. Puneet began as our date night babysitter and backup nanny whenever our full-time caregiver was on vacation or sick. She was excellent, always on time, always going one step further than asked to make sure are...

- Pauly R.

Elizabeth R.

5.0

Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why! She is, without a doubt, the best...

- Michele R.

Maryann L.

5.0

Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being

- David R.

Ishawrah J.

5.0

I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...

- Oneisha S.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Woodhaven, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.