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Mercedes L.


Brewerton, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Mercedes! I love working with children! I have worked with all ages, toddler to teen! I was a youth advocate and a 1:1 aide for children with behaviors and special needs! I am patient, caring, and kind! If that's not enough I am educated and enjoy educating the youth! I am grateful for you considering me as a caregiver...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Michelle N.


Syracuse, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 20+ Years Experience With Infants, Children, & Elders Seeking Weekday Position.

5.0

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I started my care career early, when I began babysitting at age 11! I've cared for all age groups, including those with a variety of special needs and disabilities, as an HHA while in Nursing school, and then as an RN for most of my adult life. Now that I have a toddler of my own with special needs, I have put my Nursing...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is a very kind, compassionate and caring individual. She is trustworthy and highly focused on the quality of her work. I would not hesitate to hire her for any job in a caring profession."

LINDA N.

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Juliette V.


Syracuse, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am attend University & am on the rowing team. In high school, I played tennis & lacrosse. I am originally from Upstate NY, then lived in southern Indiana for Junior & Senior year of HS, and now my family lives in Englewood. In high school, I helped/taught children with autism ages 6-12 how to play tennis. During the summer...
5.0
"She tutored my 14 y/o daughter. She was great!!"

Michael K.

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Juliette V.


Syracuse, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend & Summer Time Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a certified teacher 6-12th grade social sciences with my masters in education as well! I have nannied for over 10 years and currently work in healthcare full time. I am free on evenings or on weekends for babysitting or tutoring! I also have experience as a nanny and teacher with children who have special...
Juliette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged...

Arianne P.

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Shana S.


Phoenix, NY

$15-17/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large family of five in Michigan. I love children and enjoy doing trips to the zoo, museum, and of course heading to the park. I have two BAs in history and political science, I have a 17-year-old special needs child, a 2-year-old, and a 6-month-old- with that I understand how much it means to know that your child...
Shana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Loved her! She was an excellent sitter and the children adored her. Shana did a phenomenal job and I can't wait to have another date night. It's such a nice feeling to know I can enjoy myself and not have to worry if my children are in good hands. Five stars to you...

Gina E.

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Jami F.


Syracuse, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Child Care Provider

I am an experienced child care provider of over 10 years with lots of experience with special needs children. I am fun and loving and provide the best possible care.
Jami can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha S.


Liverpool, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Trustworthy & Caring Sitter

Hi ~ My name is Sam. I am a school counselor at a middle school. I was also a teachers assistant in a special needs classroom. I've worked with children ages 4-14!
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Zumara V.


Syracuse, NY

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

My name is Zumara. I'm 48 years old. I started in the field of taking care of the elderly and special needs adult in 2020 in the very start of the pandemic when essential workers were very much needed all over the world. With over 5 years of experience in providing compassion care to seniors. I am dedicated to ensuring the...
Zumara can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Zumara V.


Syracuse, NY

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

With a strong background in taking care of children I was a teacher assistant at my church for 10 years, I have 3 of my own kids two with special needs who came out to be wonderful adults. I have 4 grandchildren 2 with special needs that I take care of when needed. I worked for family support organization for about three years....
Zumara can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Michelle F.


Syracuse, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

I worked at the hospital for 15yrs, I took care of all people with disabilities, illnesses and mental illness. I enjoyed making other people life easier and more enjoyable. I'm very patient and loyal. I also worked for Enable, Advocate, Liberty Resources. I have many experiences of working and helping different types of people,...
Hello! My name is Tesla, I am an experienced companion and nursing school graduate. I have been working in the health care field for 7 years, I pride myself on being able to learn new skills, adjust to a individuals personal needs and adapt to any situations. In the past I have assisted clients with activities of daily leaving,...
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Kayla S.


Liverpool, NY

$16-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have 10+ years of experience with those that are special needs. I grew up with a sister who is mentally handicapped and had some other challenges as well. I also took care of a few children with autism and seizure disorders.
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Samantha P.


Liverpool, NY

$16-18/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hello! I graduated SUNY Oneonta May 2023 with my bachelor's in psychology and a minor in art. Since then I have worked at a clinic for 1-5-year-olds with Autism/ADHD. And now I currently work with special needs high school students so I am well acquainted with all age groups. I have my own transportation, I'm always on time and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aubrianna R.


Phoenix, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a Masters of Social Work student at Syracuse University. I was employed at the YMCA in the day care facility - primetime, where I worked with kiddos 6 weeks and up. I also worked at daycare facility called GEM Childcare at 13135 which held summer and after school care for ages 5-12. For the past few years I have been a...
Aubrianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julianna B.


Clay, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Julianna

I am currently a graduate student at Syracuse University receiving my Masters Degree in Education. I have been babysitting for 10+ years, have been a nanny for multiple children for 2 years, taught pre school for 1 year and have a younger sister with Down Syndrome so I am also very comfortable with children with special needs. I...
Julianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Emily M.


East Syracuse, NY

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Emily and I am a special education teacher at a local school. I have earned my bachelors degree in music and community youth development, as well as my masters in special education/ students with disabilities. When I am not teaching, I enjoy playing music, taking photos and playing with my dogs!! I have worked...
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Rebecca L.


East Syracuse, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Happy To Help!

Hello! My name is Rebecca L and I am a NYS certified teacher in birth through grade 6. I am a Montessori Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher in the Syracuse city school district. I have over 9 years of paid babysitting experience and worked with preschoolers and toddlers (age 1-5) during my college breaks for 4 years. I am very...
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Patricia J.


Liverpool, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services I have CDL Experience and I am able for Meal Preparation. I have 9+ years experience with seniors and individuals special needs. I am NY State Certified to give Medication
Patricia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Alexzandra P.


Cicero, NY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Patient Educated Caregiver!

Hi! I have many years of experience being a caregiver. Because I have grown up with ones who have different special needs and my years experience doing one-on-one as well, I am very patient and understanding. I also have a variety of approaches and ideas that can help, but know that not everyone can be assisted in the same way...
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Jami F.


Syracuse, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

I have over 10 years of being a licensed child care provider with experience with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. I have such a big heart for this population.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brewerton, NY

Michelle N.

5.0

Michelle is amazing. My kids loved her. She took care of my one year old and 5-month old regularly for several months and was extremely qualified, dependable and trustworthy. I would definitely hire her again in the future.

- Lisa H.

Juliette V.

5.0

She tutored my 14 y/o daughter. She was great!!

- Michael K.

Juliette V.

5.0

Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged with him, and kept his space tidy....

- Arianne P.

Shana S.

5.0

Loved her! She was an excellent sitter and the children adored her. Shana did a phenomenal job and I can't wait to have another date night. It's such a nice feeling to know I can enjoy myself and not have to worry if my children are in good hands. Five stars to you Missy :)

- Gina E.

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