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Andrea H.


Canastota, NY

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Some Experience With Special Needs

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I have worked at the with children who have autism at the ARC in Utica and I also worked at a program at Keuka College that helped college students with special needs earn a degree. To am currently a teacher at E.A. Mcallister Elementary with my Bachelor's degree in Unified childhood education and special education.
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Anna H.


Canastota, NY

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Anna I am 24 years old. I have been working in the childcare field sense the age of 12. I currently work at an NAYCE accredited daycare center. I have worked here for the past 3 years in the infant room. I am currently looking to switch paths and find a family who needs private care versus a daycare setting. I have a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Cassidy T.


Oneida, NY

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Newly Graduated Nurse Wants To Help Out!

5.0

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Hello, I am a mom of 3 beautiful kiddos. Two of which have autism and ADHD. My daughter stimms and has many therapies so I am very comfortable helping anything. My nurse training has me aware of all types of ways I can help with feeding and such. I have worked with special needs kids and teenagers also adults with behavioral...
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Grace W.


Oneida, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have several years of experience working: babysitting, working at daycares, working at a summer school for children with special needs, and teaching. I have worked with children as young as 5months and as old as 12 years old. I just graduated with my masters in Childhood Education and would to find a summer job working with...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Anna T.


Sherrill, NY

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter!

Last summer I worked for the Madison Oneida Boces program as a 1:1 aid for a child that was 8 years old and had autism. I have worked a Dinavox, and worked with a child with anger problems. I understand they usually need diapers changed, help eating and close supervision. I am very calm and patient and honestly just love working...
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Grace W.


Oneida, NY

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

I am a senior in college, going for childhood education. I have many years of expediting working with kids. For the past 2 years I have been working through BOCES with children who have special needs & I absolutely love it!
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Indy N.


Oneida, NY

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked in special education classrooms for a few years. My degree was focused on special education so I saw a lot during student teaching and while studying in my field. I have had several individuals in my life with type 1 diabetes that I was responsible for caring for.
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Lily C.


Chittenango, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Lily. I am a current college student majoring in psychology. For the past few summers I have worked at a recreation respite program as a direct support provider for children and adults with disabilities. I also volunteered in my schools exceptional learning (special education) classrooms while in high school. I...
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Kate A.


Syracuse, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

HUMAN SERVICE

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the opportunity to work with Medical and non Medical health for over 18 yrs. with experience and empathy am able to care for the Aged, Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's and Special need clients and also clients recovery from sickness.
Kate can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kate is a respectful, loving and dependable care giver. She can be relied on totally. Our clients love her gentleness and compassion."

Mispah S.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Juliette V.


Syracuse, NY

$10-20/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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Michelle N.


Syracuse, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Debra P.


Vernon Center, NY

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently employed in the human services field where I am a counselor/provider for people with developmental disabilities. I am trained in First Aid and CPR and I am a registered American Red Cross Volunteer. I am familiar with adaptive equipment, special diets and special needs. I enjoy having fun and engaging in...
5.0
"Debra is a lovely, caring person. She really connects with my children. We just moved to the area and didn't know anyone..I feel so grateful to now know Debra! I suppose I will share her, but I want to keep her just for my family!"

Erin Elizabeth F.

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Bethany C.


Syracuse, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care Available Full Time Personal Care Available Full Time Housekeeping,Companionship

I have worked in Senior care and Care of adults with disabilities for over 4 years in residence. Helping with daily tasks household cleaning meal prep and personal care. I love working with seniors and special needs adults I love seeing them smile when helping them Day to day.
Bethany can also help with: Personal care, dementia
I am a 45-year-old single mother with 2 teenage daughters. My 16-year-old and I currently work together taking care of a special needs teenager after school. We enjoy working together to make other people more comfortable. Also I think it gives my 16-year-old an opportunity to have supported experiences working and caring for...
Yolanda can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Hannah M.


Syracuse, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I am Hannah! I am a Boston College junior sophomore studying Social Work. I currently work at Sprout Therapy Group as a teaching assistant in which I support a classroom of preschool-age children with a range of therapy and special needs. I have previously worked at various summer camps and constantly babysat children...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Maya L.


Syracuse, NY

$16/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Maya and I am currently a rising junior studying Psychology and Family Sciences at Syracuse University. I have done both volunteer and paid work with children for the past 4+ years including babysitting, camp counselor, and working as a teaching aid in a kindergarten classroom. During the summer I work...
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Laura M.


Rome, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny - Babysitter - Elderly Care

I am dedicated to providing care for older adults, children, and individuals with special needs. I have previously worked for reputable caregiver agencies in my local area and currently work part-time for the State of New York in the School District. Some of my experience includes caring for a brain-injured patient, where I...
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jami F.


Syracuse, NY

$15-20/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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canastota, NY

Kate A.

5.0

In 2016 l unexpectedly became responsible for my 82 year young Auntie who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. We went through several caregivers because my auntie was a little difficult to work for. Kate was the number 8 caregiver and she became the charm. My auntie said to me when l visited her the...

- Care member

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.

Juliette V.

5.0

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

- Michael K.

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.

Debra P.

5.0

Debra is a lovely, caring person. She really connects with my children. We just moved to the area and didn't know anyone..I feel so grateful to now know Debra! I suppose I will share her, but I want to keep her just for my family!

- Erin Elizabeth F.

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