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Find special needs caregivers in Yonkers, NY that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Yonkers, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Yonkers, NY
Orneatha M.
Yonkers, NY
$27-50/hr • 3 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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I'm looking for a job that offers me more flexibility while I take a class over the summer and need time during the week days to focus on school.
I started working with kids when I was 13. I have babysat for newborns, toddlers, twin toddlers, children with special needs and babysat throughout high school and college. I...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Vera A.
Yonkers, NY
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience in child care since I took care of all my three siblings. I also have a year experience with special needs children and adults . I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping and I'm good with individuals with disabilities
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience with infants and toddlers mostly with special needs children. working with special needs kids has opened my eyes on so many different ways to handle certain situations. I love to go out to the park and just having fun! I'm very energetic, loving, affectionate and optimistic.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Natasha O.
Yonkers, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a 26-year-old Irish/American girl. I earned a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and Care from Munster Technological University (MTU) in Co. Cork, Ireland in 2021. During these 4 years I completed 24 weeks of placement experience in 4 different schools in Ireland. Throughout this time, I gained valuable hands-on...
Natasha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
I'm a professional worker who will have no problems working with older people or people with special needs
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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:
CPR
Early Education
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hassana T.
Yonkers, NY
$35-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
My name is Hassana, I have 20 years plus of experience working with elderly people with Alzheimer's dementia, all kind of illness. Also, I work for hospice care. I have experience taking care of children, newborn baby teenagers and special need children. I am a very honest, reliable, loving, caring, trustworthy person. Thank...
Hassana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Debra took excellent care of my husband."
Kim K.
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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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:
Special Needs Care
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
(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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no...
Karen S.
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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.
Edra M.
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 recommended.
- Fabiola B.
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Ratings for Yonkers, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Yonkers, NY are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.