Find special needs caregivers in Canandaigua, NY that you’ll love

50 special needs caregivers are listed in Canandaigua, NY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Canandaigua, NY

Holly A.


Canandaigua, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

I worked as a TSS for over 8 yrs. I helped with anger management, listening skills, helped parents learn different approaches to communicating and discipline. I worked on building the child's trust along with the family. Many of my clients were on the spectrum. I also have experience working with adults who had disabilities in a...
5.0
"Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services. "

Suzanne M.

Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Mr

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have seven years of babysitting experience from ages newborn to 13. I have medical experience and am comfortable caring for children with special needs.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!"

Angelina W.

Calya P.


Canandaigua, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Music & Nature Loving Nanny/ Caretaker

I have been a caretaker in various forms throughout my life . Working as a teachers aide in special needs classrooms, nannying and currently as a mother of a 3. 5-year-old. I have completed a certificate in Herbal Medicine at Heart stone herbal school, and worked for SPRINGBROOK developmental disability services as a community...
Calya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability."

Kathy S.

Bridget H.


Canandaigua, NY

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Bridget and I'm a 21 y/o college student living in Farmington NY. I have been working with kids on and off for 9 years and have experience with special needs and extremely high energy children. I'm passionate, bubbly, and reliable with a wonderful tract record with parents and children I have formally worked for....
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually...

Lea N.

I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and I LOVE to play with a purpose!! I have 10+ years working around ARC Ontario as the Respite Supervisor and for Community Habilitation.

Melissa F.


Bloomfield, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturer By Nature

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm 30 years old. I'm the second oldest of seven children and I've been helping with child rearing since I was 7 years old. One of my brothers has autism so over the years I've learned what it takes to care for someone with special needs; patience, love, and compassion being the most important of those things....
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Melissa chose to go another direction, but that isn't why I'm a little upset. She made promises to my three-year-old daughter that she would "come back and play with her very soon," before departing at the conclusion of the interview, which even at the time made me...

Megan D.

Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$16-19/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...

Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and in large group settings as well as being a Nanny during my late teen years. I have worked with special need children and can provide community or respite through Heritage. I believe in spending time with the children I care for, in encouraging learning/reading, arts and crafts, and...
Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Michelle L.


Farmington, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My name is Michelle, and I am a home-schooling mom of 5 kids ages 17, 15, 15, 13, and 6. I have a lot of experience with children including babysitting for friends, working in the nursery at our church and at our home school co-op. This has included some experiences with children with special needs such as ADHD and Asperger's...
Hi I'm Kailee, I would absolutely love to work for/with you. Anything you need me for, I'm there. I have reliable transportation and I do have a job but my schedule is very open for the most part and it's very easy for me to switch shifts at my job if I need to.

Denise R.


Shortsville, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loved One….

I started many years ago with ARC and moved to senior care. I'm a plethora of experience and what I don't know, I'm happy learn. I just love helping people. I love what I do.

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...

Jaime S.


Farmington, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I am employed at the Canandaigua Middle School. I work as a 2 on 1 Aide with 7th grade special needs students. I find this type of work rewarding because I enjoy seeing the progress and accomplishments that the students make. I remind the kids that they can do anything they set their mind to.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For 20 years, I worked in the restaurant business. I decided it was time for a career change. I am currently employed at a local school district. I work with Special Needs students that range from the Autism Spectrum to basic learning disabilities. If your looking for a honest, caring, reliable, punctual and hardworking...
Jaime can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

CNA

Stacey W.


Stanley, NY

$16-25/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...

Laurie G.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available/flexible With Hours

Hi my name is Laurie. I have experience working with the brain injury population as well as all areas of disabilities including mental health. I have my own private duty business called Finger lakes Home care coordinator and a DBA listed in Ontario co. for that business. I have over 20 years experience in homecare and case...

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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, 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! "

Care member

Natalie P.


Pittsford, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am the middle child of 5 daughters and have spent many years babysitting for my parents, relatives, church, and neighbors. During college at Geneseo as an English major and Asian studies minor, I nannied for several different families. My long term positions have been post college in fairport. I am used to long hours...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Natalie helped took care of both of our kids on several occasions when our nanny was out sick. She was able to care for them in addition to her to usual children. She was always pleasant and a joy to work with"

Care member

Karina P.


Naples, NY

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time- Special Needs - Love My Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! I am not looking for any work at this time. I specialize in early child development, special needs, and overall nurturing childcare. I love my work! My mission as a childcare provider is to create an environment for exploration and growth. Encouraging a lifelong love for...
Karina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Karina did not fit what we needed, as we have extended circumstances but I wanted to say she is well spoken and very kind. Anyone would be lucky to have her and I wish we could've moved forward. Due to our situation, we could not."

Sarah M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canandaigua, NY

Holly A.

5.0

Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services.

- Suzanne M.

Grace D.

5.0

Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!

- Angelina W.

Calya P.

5.0

She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability.

- Kathy S.

Bridget H.

5.0

She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually gets giddy when I tell him she's...

- Lea N.

Melissa F.

5.0

Melissa was a nanny for my two kids. Our kids are older now so we no longer need nanny support. We highly recommend her!! She took them on day trips and planned fun things with them. They both have such fun memories of their time with her and I am grateful for all her help. We would highly...

- Care member

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