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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

4.4

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I have been working with children for about eight years, two of which were in daycare while one year as an Au Pair in Germany. In high school I have had a love for teaching. I tutored children from 2nd grade to 12th in various of subjects. Most of the time I would help teaching with young children to...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very patient. She is very joyful and can make a way out of no way. She has awesome ideas that engages children's attention and children tend to fall in love with her! She has an excellent personality and was a pleasure to work with. "

Angela A.

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Stephanie R.


Rochester, NY

$16-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a associates degree from MCC in Human Services. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained.
5.0
"Stephanie was so sweet and I highly recommend! She came early and was very professional! I needed a last minute babysitter a few hours before my event and she reached out and saved the day! It was a later shift and she did great! Thank you so much!"

Natalia L.

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Ada-osha B.


Rochester, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of kids for a while. I helped care for my brother since I was six. I baby-sat for my neighbors children for a year when I was 15 and baby-sat a 4-year-old for over a year when I was 17. I love to keep kids active both mentally and physically. I love house pets, so if you have a pet, I am completely...
Ada-osha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Osha was caretaker for my 3 kids (from infant to 7 yo boys and girls) for almost 3 years. I have always been impressed with Osha's tremendous ability to communicate with a variety of kid personalities in a way that they listen and feel heard...anxious and highly...

Chrisna G.

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Kama S.


Rochester, NY

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started watching children at the young age of 11. I started out with a family of 4 girls under the age of 6 had me on my toes. I have cared for all age groups, multiples, and special needs.
Kama can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kama nannied for our family with 3 boys for a year. She is wonderful with children and engages with them on their level. She is thinks of great ideas to play with the children. I came home to lots of crafts and cardboard pirate ships. She was nice, fun and...

Alyssa R.

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Beatrice K.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr

Caring, Fun, Loving Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an Occupational Therapy major in my second year at Ithaca College. I did a lot of volunteering in the past with those with special needs, leading to my passion for this career path. I am loving, fun, passionate, and understanding. I am also flexible for your needs as well. I want to connect and care for you and your loved...
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Melody S.


Rochester, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Former Community Habilitation Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Buffalo Road Respite program for autistic teens and I have worked in Com Hab and in group homes for adults with disabilities through Heritage Christian Services and People, Inc. I have also served for several years at Hillside Family of Agencies as a Youth Peer Specialist and as a Skillbuilder working with...
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Abby R.


Rochester, NY

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

A qualified and compassionate caregiver whoever loves what she does. I have experience with dementia, TBI, special needs, catheter care and much more. CPR certified with over 6 years of In Home Care experience. I'd describe my personality as understanding, nurturing and bubbly. I like caring for seniors because it's what I...
Abby can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Abby was eager to assist us and was very supportive with the help we needed with my father. I would recommend Abby for care with a loved one"

Anne N.

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Jahnesty J.


Rochester, NY

$16-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children with special needs, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
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Kendyl K.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kendyl, I am 23 years old and live in the Knoxville area. I recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. I have cared for children since I was 12 years old and have had the opportunity to work with children in a variety of settings including; private in-home...
Kendyl can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kendyl babysat for our family for a few years before moving out of state. We were devastated! She was Amazing with the kids and they grew to love her so much!! She Is very reliable, trustworthy and I would highly recommend her to any family!"

Lindsay W.

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Rebecca C.


Rochester, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Rebecca! I started babysitting when I was 12. Through high school, I babysat for several families in my neighborhood. After high school, I was a full-time nanny for several years. This included before preschool/school care, crafts, activities, meal prep, light cleaning/laundry, after-school care/sports &...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years in the health field as a Private in home caregiver, for both children and adults as I am a nanny as well as a CNA. I have experience with children with special needs and learning disabilities as well. (Autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, TBI's and other medical disabilities. I also have a 3-year-old daughter who is...
Abby can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Kapri J.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am the second oldest of 4. I have cared for my younger siblings and ran our household when our parents had to work or social engagements. I have a number of years as a caregiver for the elderly and individuals with special needs.
Kapri can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea G.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Focussed On Preserving Peoples Dignity

Hi! My name is Andrea. I am currently in nursing school. I'm from a large family and have multiple siblings with special needs. In addition to childcare, I have spent a few years as a caregiver for my wonderful family member suffering from Alzheimer's. I enjoy working with the elderly population and have made my career in a...
Andrea can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Sandra S.


Rochester, NY

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Family Assistance/household Management/ Childcare/eldercare

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a full breadth of experience in the health care industry. Nanny experience with infant/toddler/adolescent stages of cognitive, emotional, and physical development. I have worked with special needs children and young adults. Additionally, my responsibilities included household management, meal preparation, laundry and...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have worked with children on the Autism spectrum in the past as a behavioral therapist so I do have work experience outside of being a nanny. In addition, I am willing to do facilitate an activities with your child as such as playing game, reading books, and educational activities. I believe that children's minds should always...
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Tierra R.


Rochester, NY

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ RBT

Experienced Autism Behavioral Health Tech and mom of dual-diagnosis child. Compassionate care for your kiddo!
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Olivia C.


Rochester, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

My name is Olivia, I'm 26 years old. I have a 10-year-old and 3-month-old daughters. I also have a 5-year-old son who is special needs. They are the light of my life and my inspiration! I am highly experienced and passionate childcare provider with 10 years of experience delivering exceptional care for children of all ages....
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Dominique D.


Rochester, NY

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Health Care Aide / Special Needs

Hello I have had some professional as well as personal experience talking care of the elderly within the private home settling and nursing home. I am in the process of going back to school to achieve my nursing degree to become more proficient in the health care field. I have also been in the field with assisting individuals...
Dominique can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Kyara W.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

With a deep commitment to celebrating and respecting each person's unique qualities, I bring compassion and empathy to my work as a special needs caregiver. I believe in honoring every individual with dignity, focusing on who they are beyond any condition, and tailoring care to meet their personal goals. As an innovative...
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Mary V.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Mary. I moved to Rochester this year, and have been getting to know the area! I am finishing my degree online, while also right now working for the Arc of Monroe as a DSP worker with adults that have disabilities. I love helping others, and therefore have been searching for jobs that would allow me to do so....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brockport, NY

Alexandra A.

5.0

Alex was great with our son!!! She took interest with what he likes and they played games and got along well. Would Hire her again!!!!!

- Tonya W.

Stephanie R.

5.0

Stephanie was so sweet and I highly recommend! She came early and was very professional! I needed a last minute babysitter a few hours before my event and she reached out and saved the day! It was a later shift and she did great! Thank you so much!

- Natalia L.

Ada-osha B.

5.0

Osha is fantastic. We had an opening for a short-term nanny in late summer of 2023 and as soon as we met her, we knew that she would be a perfect fit. She is fun, creative, super knowledgeable, and she takes the time to really listen to kids as the people that they are. Our kids loved her right out...

- Mara N.

Kama S.

5.0

Kama nannied for our family with 3 boys for a year. She is wonderful with children and engages with them on their level. She is thinks of great ideas to play with the children. I came home to lots of crafts and cardboard pirate ships. She was nice, fun and trustworthy.

- Alyssa R.

Abby R.

5.0

Abby was eager to assist us and was very supportive with the help we needed with my father. I would recommend Abby for care with a loved one

- Anne N.

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