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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Yonkers, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Yonkers, NY
Hello my name is Tyshea H. I'm a certified home health aid with 13 years of experience and also a certified teacher assistant who cares for children with special needs on the autism spectrum with developmental disabilities I provide care to all such as memory care (Alzheimer Dementia) Special needs and companionship and ADL's. I...
Tyshea can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Francisco D.
Yonkers, NY
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I enjoy working with special needs and senior citizens . I've been in this field for 16 years and I consider this more than just a job. Truly love what I do and enjoy the connections I've made with individuals throughout my years . I'm currently a Residential Asst Manager overlooking 89 individuals but now I'm looking for a...
Francisco can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Marcia , and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I currently work with a family. I am a certified care provider with CPR certification. I have experience with special needs children as well as toddlers, infants, and elementary school kids. I love the outdoors , reading, music . I am...
Marcia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family adores Marcia. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her highly. Your family will love her, too!!"
Lindsay A.
4.0
(1)
Hello everyone! My name is Eileen and I've been a nanny since 2002 to the children of doctors, lawyers, teachers, school counselors and business executives. I dearly love children and they often find me quite amusing! I've worked with children of all ages (and special needs as well). Also, I'm an experienced caregiver to infants...
Eileen can also help with: Carpooling
4.0
"We just hired Eileen and she hasn't started yet, so I can't say anything more! But she seems really great that's why we hired her."
Stacy B.
Amarys M.
Yonkers, NY
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as passionate honest hard working
I like caring for people with special needs because I always have a strong desire to help people
Marcia A.
Yonkers, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello May name is Marcia! I am 32 years old I have experience with child care. I have my CPR and fist AD. I am patient, loving and punctual, I have more than 5 years working with children of different ages.
Riley M.
Yonkers, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving babysitter/nanny! I have experience with children of all ages , Special Needs Children, and children with heart diseases.
Red Cross certified (certificate expired) CPR certified and first aid trained. I am currently in College for nursing and am looking for a family who can work with my schedule!
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Jacqueline M.
Yonkers, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jacqueline. I've worked with children for many years with the NYC Department of Education as a teacher's assistant. Some of the grades included K-8 and special needs students. I'm also bilingual in Spanish and I Currently work as substitute teacher in the Yonkers school district.
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
1.0
(2)
I love children . I have been a nanny for 20 years. I simply enjoy it. I am a fun, loving person with lots of love
to give and lots of energy and have a creative and fun side I have also raised three kids all grown now
I've worked with special needs children
In a daycare
Cared for my elderly parents who were in hospice before...
Silva can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Melissa H.
Yonkers, NY
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Degree, Experienced Child Care Provider With 6+ Years Day Care Experience
My name is Melissa . I am a college graduate with me Associates Degree in Childhood Ed with a concentration in English. I graduated for North Rockland High School in 2008 and graduated Rockland Community College with my Associates degree. I have worked with many schools and agencies ranging from typical children to special needs...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Amina and I have 10+ years of experience within childcare. Initially, I worked in a daycare but I eventually ventured out to work for families long term. I have experience caring for ages newborn-early school age. I've done everything from taking children to activities, school, light housekeeping, cooking, and cleaning...
Amina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life.
Non smoker, own...
Debra can also help with: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Debra took the best care of my ailing mother until her passing this June. She is one of the most compassionate, level headed and skilled care givers I could have hoped for. Mom had dementia and went from being ambulatory to bedridden and Debi was with us thru it...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County***
Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what we were doing. She came on time, made herself at home...
Christina D.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Farima, a dedicated and passionate individual with a love for working with children. I've had the joy of being a camp counselor at Bonjour New York, where I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have also experienced working with children with special needs, as well as families who speak French...
Farima can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We were a bit nervous since it had been so long since we had used a nanny because of the pandemic. But the kids are still talking about her.
We will definitely use you again!"
Kevin D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
Edra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly...
Fabiola B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
Cheryl W.
Bronx, NY
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...
Cheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...
Richi G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."
Carla H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."
Jerry G.
Christine W.
New York, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt comfortable with her. She handled pick ups, driving to activities, dinner, laundry and baths for the kids without any...
Caroline H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Yonkers, NY
Marcia A.
5.0
My family adores Marcia. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her highly. Your family will love her, too!!
- Lindsay A.
Eileen M.
4.0
We just hired Eileen and she hasn't started yet, so I can't say anything more! But she seems really great that's why we hired her.
- Stacy B.
Debra A.
5.0
Debra took the best care of my ailing mother until her passing this June. She is one of the most compassionate, level headed and skilled care givers I could have hoped for. Mom had dementia and went from being ambulatory to bedridden and Debi was with us thru it all. Mom enjoyed being with Debi...
- Care member
Tracey G.
5.0
As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what we were doing. She came on time, made herself at home and was a pleasure to be around...
- Christina D.
Farima A.
5.0
We were a bit nervous since it had been so long since we had used a nanny because of the pandemic. But the kids are still talking about her.
We will definitely use you again!
- Kevin D.
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