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Special needs caregivers in Yorktown Heights, NY

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Lindsay W.


Yorktown Heights, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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Hi there! I am a licensed special education teacher with 5 years of experience. I currently teach 6th grade ELA in an ICT setting. I have a lot of experience working on life skills with adolescents. It sounds like we would be a perfect fit for what you are looking for for your son! Feel free to reach out if interested! Thanks

Anita P.


Ossining, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have The Ability To Make A Difference In Lives

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very patient individual with many years of nursing homes, hospitals, and home care experience. some of my experiences are as follows: colostomy care, trachea care, Parkinson, administering enema, monitoring vitals signs, and some heavy lifting. i. can operate a hoyer, and overhead lift if I am not familiar with your...
Anita can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes and responds to her kindness"

Gayle M.

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Aliza W.


Mount Kisco, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am PCA certified and have been working privately with clients for the last 5 years. I have experience with giving medication, bathing, tidying up and preparing meals. I also have experience working with patients who have health issues and need constant supervision. I am patient and kind and I love what I do. Childcare: Not...
Aliza can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is...

Fran P.

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Grace S.


Ossining, NY

$36-49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started working caring for children at a local family daycare as an assistant provider about 9 years ago. After the second year, the daycare closed and I decided to open my own daycare. One of my goals was to teach the kids Spanish as a second language, that was my biggest accomplishment. Also, I worked on my program with a...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The...

Leilani D.

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Michelle M.


Buchanan, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience working in a nursing home and hospice setting administering care to patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, down-syndrome, on dialysis, multiple sclerosis, etc. I have great empathy, understanding, patience and know what is involved in taking vitals, emptying a catheter or giving a person...
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Marianne L.


Mahopac, NY

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Open To Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I have experience with special needs such as administering meals and/or medication via feeding tubes such as NG tubes or G-tubes. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my...
Marianne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marianne will make a great nanny for any family. We plan on reaching out to her for days here and there. Our needs changed and that was the reason we didn't hire Marianne outright. She was wonderful with our kids."

Arda O.

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Roxanna L.


Lake Peekskill, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Bilingual And Reliable College Student

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Roxanna but I like to be called Rosie. I'm Dominican, so I'm fluent in Spanish, and willing to tutor in that area as well. I own a car, and have a clean license. Also first aid training and CPR certified in all ages. I've been constantly helping friends and family take care of their little ones ever since I...
Roxanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny."

Sabrina W.

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Lauren M.


Montrose, NY

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experience Special Needs Caretaker With A Bachelors In Behavioral Science

Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate person who enjoys working with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. I have worked as an in-home respite worker for individuals with Autism and other special needs. I have multiple years of experience working as a special education teacher assistant and...
5.0
"Lauren is a compassionate, gentle, and nurturing caretaker. Few people can rival her big heart and understanding for people of all abilities. Lauren works hard to know the intricacies of the individuals she works with, and will make an excellent addition to any...

Christina D.

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Stephanie L.


Mahopac, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Stephanie-

I graduated from New York University last year and I am currently working as an Elementary School Social Worker. I have 10 years of child care experience; infants, toddlers, grade school, twins, and children with special needs. I have extensive experience working with early intervention ages and grade school ages on social...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie is responsible, caring, hard working and reliable. She is a safe driver. Overall, I highly recommend Stephanie as a babysitter."

Leslie H.

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Melanie S.


Putnam Valley, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

LMSW, M.Ed.

I am a current licensed social worker and I hold a Masters of Education degree. I've worked with children ages 1-21 years of age. I have experience with special needs children, specifically with autism as well. I also have tutoring experience and I've also worked in a school before as well.
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Cassidy M.


Ossining, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/caregiver For Individuals With Special Needs

I hold a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and am working towards a Masters in Special Education (birth- 6th grade). I have worked with individuals with special needs for 10+ years. Starting off as a volunteer with my local Pioneer Basketball team. Then working as a teaching assistant/ 1:1 throughout my undergraduate. Most...
Cassidy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Liana H.


Purdys, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Somers Babysitter

I am a full time social worker available for evening and weekend babysitting. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience as well as special needs experience.
Liana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Katarzyna T.


Mount Kisco, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny!

Hi! I've been a professional nanny for over 14 years now. I absolutely adore children! I love watching them exploring and discovering the world, I love helping them achieve their goals, I love seeing the world through their innocent eyes! I have an experience with kids 3 months old to 17 years old, also kids with special needs...
Katarzyna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Erica J.


Putnam Valley, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Hi! My name is Erica, I am a graduate occupational therapy student at Le Moyne College. I live in Downtown Syracuse, am fully vaccinated and have 6 years of experience providing babysitting and tutoring services to many families in the Westchester County NY area. I have worked as a ABA therapist in early intervention for a year...
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Meghan M.


Katonah, NY

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Who Fully Engaged. Efficient At Following Routines.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of caregiver experience with child with and without special needs. As well as adults with special needs. I have a vehicle with a clean driving record. I have a 2-year-old who is my world. She has an amazing routine. I am able to prepare healthy meals. I can also do laundry and keep a tidy house. I have...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Katelyn A.


Garrison, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic And Loving Care. Preferred Background Check Clean And Available Upon Request!

Hello there, My name is Kate and I'm a stay at home mom. I have 3 children of my own, all are in school. I am calm and confident in my care. I have weathered some pretty stressful situations and have gained knowledge and strength from them. I am lucky to have found my true calling early in life, caring for babies from birth and...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning, transportation & more
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Lily C.


Mohegan Lake, NY

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Kind And Creative

Hello! I'm a 21-year-old college student currently home from school due to the Corona Virus. I go to school abroad and study International Relations, with a focus in environmental studies. I have been babysitting since 9th grade and I also volunteered with my schools Special Needs program for an hour each day my junior and...
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Mariah G.


Peekskill, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Mariah And I Currently Taking Online Classes To Become A LPN. I Been Working As A Nanny For 6 Years. I Have Experience Working With Children/Adults With Special Needs. I Am Also Certified As A Nursing Assistant For The Past 8 Years. I Am CPR/FirstAID Certified. If You Think This Could Be A Good Fit Message Me...
Mariah can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Nicole L.


Somers, NY

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Honest And Reliable Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Nicole and I live in Somers, NY with my husband and 2 children ages 7 & 3. I've had such a wonderful experience watching my children grow; however, this mommy is ready to get back into the swing of things! I'm an outgoing & honest caregiver; I absolutely love spending time with children. I'm CPR/AED & Pediatric...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen D.


Cortlandt Manor, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care, Senior Care And Pet Care

Hello, my name is Kathleen. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. Both as a D. S. P. and I currently work at a school with children for special needs. I adore the students. I am a very kind, compassionate, loving, and gentle woman with lots of patience. I would also love to be...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Yorktown Heights, NY

Anita P.

5.0

Work ethic excellent. Very caring, professional. Very detailed oriented. She is Consistent with the care she gives. My husband smiles whenever she comes and responds to her kindness

- Gayle M.

Aliza W.

5.0

After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is personable, competent and...

- Fran P.

Grace S.

5.0

Grace is incredibly easy to work with and wonderful with children. We were a hot mess when she started with us. Grace came in and just started taking care of the baby, worked and talked with me about my concerns and fears and helped us get a routine going. The baby thrived under her care and I was...

- Leilani D.

Marianne L.

5.0

Marianne will make a great nanny for any family. We plan on reaching out to her for days here and there. Our needs changed and that was the reason we didn't hire Marianne outright. She was wonderful with our kids.

- Arda O.

Roxanna L.

5.0

Very friendly and hard working! My kids loved her and so did I. She is very responsive and just overall a great nanny.

- Sabrina W.

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