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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Yonkers, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Yonkers, NY

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Alyssa D.


Yonkers, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

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Determined, experienced special needs caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate care to individuals with disabilities. Excellent understanding of the individual's physical and emotional needs, as well as their families' concerns. Here to help!
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Eva K.


Yonkers, NY

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Patient and empathic toward patient I care for. I'm a trained and experienced certified nurse assistant looking to make extra money during my time off
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Stephanie M.


Yonkers, NY

$17-22/hr

Caring Sitter/ Nanny

Hi my name is Stephanie I am 30 years old. I am currently a nursing major; CPR and first aid certified and a Bachelors degree in Human Services. I have many years of child care professionally and personally. I have assisted with the care of special needs children between the ages of 3-15. I am willing to start as soon as needed....
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Katherine R.


Yonkers, NY

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

As a psychology student, I took care of children with different mental illnesses and special needs teenagers in which I had to meet their needs and help them get through difficult episodes with positive encouragement and distractions.
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Danielle F.


Yonkers, NY

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Qualified Disability Nurse Looknig For Work In The NYC Area

Fully qualified intellectual disability nurse seeking to look after children or adults with various intellectual disabilities. I have experience in caring for children with down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and prader willi syndrome to name a few. I have experience in working with all age groups, having worked with early...
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Elizabeth G.


Yonkers, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

I have personal experience in special needs. My youngest has Asperger's Syndrome. I was a licensed daycare provider. I worked with a family for a few years on weekends until they hired an Au pair, but continue off and on.
I have experience in typical children as well as special needs children. I have experience in changing, feeding, playing, & developmental work.
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Evelin A.


Yonkers, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Evelin But I Go By Evie. I Am So Excited To meet Your Family!

Hello, I'm Evelin but I go by evie. Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own Siblings who I had to physically help my mom raised when she was diagnosed with cancer. My child care experience is from new born to 5 years old but im pretty much comfortable with any age. including special needs such as autistic. I...
Evelin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Jean V.


Yonkers, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter

I am a teacher of students with special needs for 24 years. Even after 24 years teaching experience, I am still fascinated by child development. When I first came to the USA in 1985, I began working as a nanny and my desire to work in the field of education was born. I am from Ireland and have 2 grown step children. I like to...
Jean can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Janay A.


Yonkers, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Janay I am 26years old I love caring for kids I also teach at a daycare in early childhood development skills I also have experience with special needs and Autism. A awesome care giver I clean, cook and take care of housefly duties when needed
Janay can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Danielle F.


Yonkers, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Irish Nurse Seeking A Nanny Job In The NYC Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi All, I am a fully qualified intellectual disability nurse looking for care work for children or adults with or without special needs! I am authorized to work in US as I am a citizen (can provide proof on request). I will be looking for work in the NYC area. I am certified in CPR including child and infant CPR, First Aid ,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Chelsea G.


Yonkers, NY

$50/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember; having four younger siblings has definitely opened the door for a lot of different experiences with kids. I began babysitting children that were not my siblings at a considerably young age, and said experience has helped me gain a lot of insight as to properly care...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carla D.


Yonkers, NY

$23-32/hr3 yrs exp

Tuckahoe Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you for choosing my profile! My background is enriched with both elderly and child care. I have experience and studied knowledge in special needs children also ones that just require extra attention. I love kids and what makes me the happiest between senior and child care is to know I am able to provide proper etiquette...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shawna S.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hello, Previously I worked with two families; The first family I worked with had a special needs 9-year-old son whom I take care of a couple days during the week and also provide light housekeeping. This turned to 5 days a week and I stay with them till he went off to college. I provided both nanny and housekeeping services. As...
Shawna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Arfaeen A.


Yonkers, NY

$40/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Weekend Babysitter Available

I took care of a special needs child for a few months. I also babysit toddlers and children ages 7- 11. I am a college student currently attending nursing school. I am a caregiver at heart and for the rest of my life, since I will be a nurse. I run errands if needed, I can help with the children homework and extra activities.
Arfaeen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Tivett M.


Yonkers, NY

$23-25/hr8 yrs exp

Cool Older Sister

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've practically helped raise two of my younger siblings along with multiple nieces and nephews. I grew up along side various special needs family members so I'm very delicate and kind. I've volunteered at elementary schools, been a counselor for the pathfinders club (a form of Girl Scouts). In my friend group I'm the "Mom"....
Tivett can also help with: Light cleaning
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Ariane P.


Yonkers, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Elementary School Teacher Available Weeknights And Weekends

I started working with children as a camp counselor when I was in high school. Since then, I have had many different babysitting jobs working with children ranging in ages from 1 -11 years old. I have experience working with families with a large number of children, and also have experience working with a child with special...
Ariane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlin F.


Yonkers, NY

$40-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kaitlin and I am 26 years old. I love being outdoors and spending time with animals and family. I have 5 years of experience being a full time nanny. For 3 years, I took care of a 5, 8, and 11-year-old girl with CP, epilepsy, and global delays. For 2 years I took care of a 7-month-old, who was born deaf. He is now...
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Brittany M.


Yonkers, NY

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Children & Pets

Hey there! I'm Brittany, a biological mom to my 19-year-old but a caregiver to many. I find myself to be compassionate, patient, honest & a bit of a goofball! Often winning over the hearts of younger children but still able to relate to teens and elders as well. I've been previously employed with Vanderbilt for 3 years...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Orneatha M.


Yonkers, NY

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

I love children. I have experience caring for children as well as children with special needs and adults. I'm willing to provide extra support when needed & create new experience for the children. I would love to provide care for your child & be an extra helping hand.
Orneatha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Yonkers, NY are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.