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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodside, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Woodside, NY

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Medgine J.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

4.5

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My family employed Medgine to assist with daytime childcare duties in our home. She is a responsible, dependable, and helpful worker and was a warm and friendly caregiver to our children (ages 2 and 5). She was communicative and flexible about needs and...

Josephine H.

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Julie R.


Hoboken, NJ

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Former Teacher Looking For Date Night Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julie. I'm a 31-year-old teacher who is looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently live in Hoboken but I am very close to the path station/many buses which means I have quick and easy access to almost all of NYC. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston, otherwise, would have loved to continue working with her. Julie's responsibilities included feeding our daughter,...

Svetlana M.

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Scott B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
Scott can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the...

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Olawale E.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen."

Stu C.

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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

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

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Amaris C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...
Amaris can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amaris is trustworthy, reliable and sensitive!"

Nancy G.

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Maria I.


Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB. I'm 31 years old and I'm doctor in the process to validate my title here in US. I was au pair in 2018 and I have experience caring kids of all age but my strength is with newborns - 2 years old due my past experience with the families. Due my studies as doctor and the works I have done in some...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I love the job Camila has done! She is really responsible, commitment, I can notice she has good experience babysitting and she is really lovely with my kid. I recommend her and for sure I will re hire her for a next time. "

Andrea I.

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Katherine R.


Maspeth, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Flight Attendant With Several Years Of Experience In Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a flight attendant with a major US airline. With that job comes training in first aid, CPR, firefighting, and more emergency situations. I've worked with special needs children in the past while I was in school and participated in a reading club with them as well as volunteering in their...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katherine was just amazing to meet and hire! We have hired her several times now, my Son is beyond thrilled when she arrives!"

Trish M.

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Brocha M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Brocha. As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember. For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "

Sarah M.

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Gabriela J.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, guys! I'm Gabriela, Brazilian, and I'm 35 years old. I am graduated in Languages and I have also graduated in psychology in 2021. I have an extended experience with kids from 2 months old to 11 years old, as a teacher and also as a nanny. Since I have several years of experience in the education area, including experience...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Gabriela is dependable, responsible, trustworthy, discreet and /caring towards our kids and family members. She is intelligent and educated, and she added value beyond babysitting to our kids. I do not hesitate to recommend Gabriela as well as to hire her again."

Regina T.

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Myrah C.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Myrah I am currently a student at university at Buffalo, and I'll be home for winter break. Im available to baby sit for the whole month of January. I have experience from this summer baby sitting a 3-year-old, and I grew up taking care of my special needs brother. I love children and will be happy to help any way I can!
Myrah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Myrah worked with my 3 year old daughter & she was always kind, professional & respectful. My daughter loved her & still misses her. She followed directions on the schedule for the day."

Vania P.

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Uelton D.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! How have you been? Working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. They make every day fulfilling, and I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills and work towards independence. As a board certified assistant behavior...
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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, respite care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Billie is not only very capable but also a truly caring individual. He has a warm and upbeat personality that was evident a first meeting him. He interacts well with my husband while performing the necessary tasks and, at the same time, putting a smile on my...

Helene P.

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Julia G.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia A little bit about me: I'm a recent Pace University graduate with a BA in Communications with a minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. Although I know all the ins and outs of this city, I'm actually from Miami. I've been babysitting since I was 19! With prior experience as a camp counselor. I love...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She looked after my two boys (8-9) and was very patient. My boys love her like she’s our own. Very friendly, on time, and warm. If you’re looking for someone to feel like they actually care and don’t just view it as a “job”, look no further. I could not recommend...

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Eka B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

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Laurie A.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Laurie . I am looking for part-time or full-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot help but to...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Laurie's great. She's so great I almost really don't want to tell you. Parents of neurodiverse children, she'll take good care of your kids. "

Eleni M.

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Jazzia F.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personable, mature, patient, dependable, and energetic person. I pride myself of being valued by my employers for my professionalism, dedication and excellent judgement in their establishment for the past 7 years. I enjoy teaching and working with children, because I love to see them thrive and grow in every aspect of...
Jazzia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Jazzia has been a pleasure to work with. She has a background in education and we have been working for the department of education over 7. In addition, she has a master’s in counseling. She is mature, dependable, caring, individual. She care about safety and...

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Jennifer F.


Middle Village, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, visiting physician, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...

Jodi D.

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Katherine M.


Astoria, NY

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Post Grad Looking For Work Outside Her 9-5

My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "

Debbie S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodside, NY

Medgine J.

5.0

Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with our daughter, who can be a handful. She engages our daughter in both creative and academic activities. We highly recommend her.

- Ethan L.

Julie R.

5.0

Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston, otherwise, would have loved to continue working with her. Julie's responsibilities included feeding our daughter, taking her to the park, classes,...

- Svetlana M.

Scott B.

5.0

Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the opportunity and, quite frankly, saved the...

- Care member

Olawale E.

5.0

Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen.

- Stu C.

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.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Woodside, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.