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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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, energetic, caring, & passionate
I like working with kids because I spent my whole life around them. I'm a kid at heart & being around them allows me to see the world through their eyes, there is fun in everything!
I'm looking for a job that provides a stable & comfortable environment....
5.0
"Christina is a great energy to have in my space with my children. I have a 2 year old who is autistic and a 5 month old and she has my 2 year old trying new foods (which he does very seldom) and my 5 month old spoiled. I wish I found her sooner - She is punctual...
Shanisha F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...
Lisette can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."
Jeannie N.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam is very thoughtful and reliable. She is a talented drawer and was great at relating with our kids and keeping them on task for remote learning. We appreciate her taking care of our family and look forward to hiring her again!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of experience with gerontology. I have also worked in several nursing homes as an HHA and a CNA. I also work with special needs kids.
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sammy has worked with our family for a some years now. The kids absolutely adore her and we do too. She has tutored, driven to after school activities, tutored our two kids. Sammy is very responsible and reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs.
I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs
I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience...
Care member
Josep D.
Elmhurst, NY
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
8+years of experience mostly Adult care. Nursing graduate in the Philippines, caring and compassionate. I love to cook and can easily follow the recipes according to your preference. Fluent in English, can do light housekeeping and do some errands. Already completed my covid vaccine. Hoping to have a positive response regards my...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...
Mary Michael can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...
Ira W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole worked for our family when our son was 20 months old and we also had 11 month old triplets.She was very hard working and was able to take care of the 4 children and help with chores around the house. Nicole is a very honest and reliable person and I would...
Steve O.
Jessica S.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Montessori & REI Trained Nanny With Neverending Songs And Energy!
5.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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.
Margaret K S.
Long Island City, NY
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Available For Weekdays & Weekend
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Margaret & I have 19 years childcare experience with certifications in Early Childcare, CPR, & First Aid. I'm originally from the South but a New Yorker at heart. I'd describe myself as client-focused, outgoing & nurturing with a playful disposition. Your child's happiness & safety is my top priority. I teach baby...
Margaret K can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Margaret approaches the job with zeal. She is punctual, attentive, polite, communicative and caring. Would recommend. "
Steven A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie is a gem. He's calm and has nerves of steel. He helped me move my elderly father with dementia from one apartment to another. He was gracious, incredibly patient, and completely rolled with things, even as my father was difficult to manage. He's fantastic!!"
Jill G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of.
I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, home modification, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...
Wanda P.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maribel has been picking my kids up from school and taking them to the playground and helping with homework. The kids love playing with her and she is very responsible."
Betsy S.
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.
Caitlin M.
New York, NY
$19-30/hr • 13 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"
Dan M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, specialized care, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer has spent two years working as a in home caregiver for my grandfather. Our family couldn't have been more happier with her work ethics. My grandfather and family was quite fond of Jennifer. unfortunately we weren't in need of the services any more....
Kadine C.
Katelyn D.
Maspeth, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Graduate Student, Obtaining My Master's Degree In OT. Compassionate & Dedicated Caretaker.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children of all ages since I was 13 years old. From babysitting part-time, to full time nanny of three children, I have grown to adore the duties of caring for children. I currently work for the Department of Education as a paraprofessional for special needs children. I am passionate in this career and...
Katelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katelyn has provided care for my son on many occasions. She is kind, patient, engaging and very attentive to my son. She plays with my son and makes an effort to do fun activities with him. He looks forward to Katelyn visiting and is always happy when I return...
Amelia A.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very dedicated to making sure that she can help any client that she has to the best of her ability. Willing to go that extra mile! Having her work with you is like a breath of fresh air."
Latoya J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...
5.0
"Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your...
Sara K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodside, NY
Christina B.
5.0
Christina is a great energy to have in my space with my children. I have a 2 year old who is autistic and a 5 month old and she has my 2 year old trying new foods (which he does very seldom) and my 5 month old spoiled. I wish I found her sooner - She is punctual and travels to me faithfully and I...
- Shanisha F.
Lisette C.
5.0
Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her.
- Jeannie N.
Sam T.
5.0
Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little Man was well taken care of and kept...
- Lynette M.
Samantha L.
5.0
Sammy is fantastic! She shows up early, is quick with text communication and my daughters absolutely love her! She follows thru with our routine and goes the extra mile at craft time. 10/10!
- Care member
Melissa N.
5.0
Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience showed through and she was able to...
- Care member
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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.