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Deborah V.


Pittsford, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience in childcare, teaching & tutoring in both public & private settings. I have over six years of direct experience in education as a teaching assistant in public & private schools. Most recently I was responsible for the care of two children in their home for over 10 years! I recently was a tutor...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"*****This review has been posted on behalf of Lia D.***** I have employed Deborah over many years to care for my sons. One of my sons has a disability, and she is amazingly patient with him. She is trustworthy, dependable, and reliable. She is a loving...

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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Leah and I would love to work with your child. I worked in a 12:1:1 classroom for a school year, and that's where I decided I wanted to become a lead teacher. The student I worked with was non-verbal and autistic. I learned how to use an AAC device to communicate with him, and I got a lot of training on...
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Megan S.


Pittsford, NY

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, this seems like a great fit for me! I have experience caring for babies, children, adolescents, and individuals with special needs. I attend Nazareth University for occupational therapy, and I have two years left in Rochester. I do not smoke and would expect the same from the family I work for. My hourly rate is $35, based...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan was great with my kids and they enjoyed their time with her. Even my older son, who she did not watch the day she came, said he would love to have her babysit. She went above and beyond and I will be using her again! "

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Dawn H.


Henrietta, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible, Experienced, Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Working with children has always brought me great joy and fulfilment throughout my life. I have experience working with multiple children from newborn to school age. I have worked over 15 years with special needs children who have both physical and cognitive delays and spent many summers working in a daycare center. I am a...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dawn to nanny for our ~1yo baby full time for about a year and were incredibly happy with how well she cared for our child! She was incredibly punctual, caring, responsive, experienced, and flexible. Dawn encouraged us to bring up any issues we had and...

Sam L.

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Erika H.


Rochester, NY

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a Rochester transplant and I taught elementary school for 4 years, the last 3 being in NY in the Rush Henrietta school district (2nd and 3rd grade). I took a break to have a child who is now 10 months old. Looking for nannying/baby sitting that I can do with my 10 mo old. I have experience teaching English as a second...
5.0
"Erika is great with kids! She's honest, dependable, kind and responsible."

Lydia P.

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India M.


Rochester, NY

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Experienced Loveing Hardworking Great Support System Care Giver !!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm certified in CPR and SCIP plus many more I also was a Community Habilitatior at epilepsy pralid and I been in nursing homes to private care to group homes I currently work at a Demetria / Alzheimer's nursing home I love my residents they are my family !!! I pay attention to details and recognize changes in them rather...
5.0
"India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC"

Dakota P.

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Elisha T.


Pittsford, NY

$11-20/hr2 yrs exp

I love children. I currently work at the local School District. I have 2+ years of experience with Sitting. I am willing to take care of any special needs.
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Kayla R.


Macedon, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a college sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder & I've been babysitting since I was 13. I have completed my red cross training. I adore working with children and have lots of experience working with special needs children.
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Wendy C.


Rushville, NY

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter From Rushville Able To Come To Your Home!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I a mother and Aunt who loves children and wants them to be safe and happy. I have been a Sunday school teacher and worked with special needs children at Roosevelt Children's Center in Newark, NY where I was a one on one aide to two children.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Olivia W.


Geneseo, NY

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Olivia and I am a junior at SUNY Geneseo. I have been a babysitter as well as a respite provider for a family at home for three years now. I am a childcare provider who is comfortable with children with special needs and am able to work long days on the three days a week when I am off classes. I am a childcare/special...
Skills:

Early Education

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Luis R.


Penfield, NY

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Interactive And Experienced Caretaker

My name is Luis and I have been working with children for 10 years now and am currently working as a bilingual teacher assistant in the Rochester city school district. I am patient, calm when facing challenging behaviors, and fun! I have previously worked as a lead preschool teacher in a daycare, as a teacher's assistant in a...
Luis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katrina G.


Livonia, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Motivated and empathetic individual with 10+ years of experience working with individuals that have been diagnosed with cognitive disorders, traumatic brain injuries, developmental delays, and psychiatric disorders. Consistently demonstrates the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations to ensure safety....
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Luis R.


Penfield, NY

$14-21/hr8 yrs exp

I've been working with young children and toddlers for 8 years, and have loved every second of it! I am in the process of completing my Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, and am looking for summer employment- possibly more! I am available all hours except for a few flexible hours a week that I babysit another family.
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Kayla M.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla. I have two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I had an internship in Early Intervention, working with children ages 0-4 that had special needs. Post graduation I worked in ABA therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum. I now work as a Care...
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Samantha S.


Rush, NY

$28-50/hr11 yrs exp

I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old. I started babysitting on the weekends and over summers. I then volunteered at summer camps throughout high school which led me to get a degree in human development. It was my dream to continue working with kids with all different needs. I have held jobs working with kids of...
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Abigail O.


Geneseo, NY

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

A Caring And Ambitious College Student Who Loves Working With Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Abigail. I am currently a college student at Suny Geneseo; I am studying early childhood and elementary education with a concentration in mathematics. I have over 5 years of experience working with children. I babysit, tutor, and teach dance lessons. I babysit for a multitude of families with pets and kids between the...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Stacey W.


Stanley, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Honest Caregiver

I have worked in Geneva Hospital for 5 years and Clifton hospital for 6 years. I also worked for a company taking care of people in their home for 1 year. I am a CNA. I went to nursing school but have yet to sit for my boards. I am patient, kind, honest, and compassionate. I have worked on the ventilator unit at Clifton, hospice...
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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, responsible. I like caring for people with special needs because I am passionate about helping. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling. I started caring for people with special needs in 2022. In my spare time, I like to do photography, exercise, walk and train my dogs,...
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Wendy C.


Rushville, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Sitter

Spent the past school year putting a man and a woman who lived with a Family care provider, on their buses each school day. The family care provider was the high school nurse and I came every morning to her home to put the individuals on their buses after she left to go to work. Occasionally I also came to her house to take the...
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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have three children of my own. I also have two years experience working with children with special needs in addition to my own son who is on the autism spectrum.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bloomfield, NY

Deborah V.

5.0

I have a son with special needs and Deborah is wonderful with him! She spends her time reading to him, creating imaginary play, dancing and involving herself in his interests. She is patient, warm and kind. She is very communicative and understands the need for children to be active. She never...

- Tanya C.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan was great with my kids and they enjoyed their time with her. Even my older son, who she did not watch the day she came, said he would love to have her babysit. She went above and beyond and I will be using her again!

- Care member

Dawn H.

5.0

We hired Dawn to nanny for our ~1yo baby full time for about a year and were incredibly happy with how well she cared for our child! She was incredibly punctual, caring, responsive, experienced, and flexible. Dawn encouraged us to bring up any issues we had and addressed them promptly. She's great...

- Sam L.

Erika H.

5.0

Erika is great with kids! She's honest, dependable, kind and responsible.

- Lydia P.

India M.

5.0

India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC

- Dakota P.

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