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Amanda J.


Candor, NY

$16-30/hr8 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children. I have 4 nieces, and come from a big family with lots of cousins, so I have been around children all my life. I spent 5 years as a teacher's aide grades K-5, and have spent the past 5 years nannying children ages infant-7 years old, including a child with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated for...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning
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Sara Z.


Owego, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids of all ages. I work volleyball camps and volunteer at my local elementary school all the time. I am going to school to become a special needs teacher. I currently work at a daycare as the head teacher in the toddler room.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is awesome!! Wishing her the best of luck in her new adventure!"

Andrea S.

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Diane S.


Newark Valley, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I was a special education teacher for approximately 10 years, and worked with a specialized team to care for students ages 14-22 with both physical and cognitive disabilities.
I have 5 years of experience working in a group home with individuals with a wide range of Developmental Disabilities. I have experience with medication administration, attending medical appointments, repositioning, bathing, feeding, meal preparation, behavioral needs and engaging individuals in community activities.
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Natalia J.


Owego, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experience With Developmentally Disabled

Hi, I have been previously employed through HCA and have experience as a direct support professional with developmentally disabled youth and adults. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have my Basic Life Support certification and I am currently a nursing student.
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Amber R.


Owego, NY

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced Care Giver. Seniors And Special Needs.

I have 2 children with special needs. And have cared for seniors. Autism and speech delay. Grooming, dressing feeding. I have a reliable vehicle and clean driving record.
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Danyell C.


Owego, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently a lead infant teacher at a local childcare center however I am looking to move out of center based care as I believe children learn best through hands on experiences in the outside world and community. I prefer to be outside, doing seasonal activities, getting messy and exploring local resources. I have 20+years...
Danyell can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Kathleen G.


Ithaca, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

A Lot of Love, Smiles and Respect

I am very experienced and reliable working with the senior population. I worked private care for seniors, hourly and live-in, for 15 years. I have my PCA but prefer duties more companion care related I worked 8 years for a non for profit agency, working with independent adults with developmental disabilities and special needs....
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care
5.0
"Sage is a loving and compassionate person who is genuinely concerned for her clients and everyone around her..She has a big beautiful heart and just naturally nurtures everything around her...Her clients feel her warmth and comfort while being with her.."

Joanne P.

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Laura T.


Vestal, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I enjoy caring for people, helping make their quality of life better. I treat individuals with the respect they deserve and use patience and humor to interact in a positive and supportive manner. I am a professional with a bachelor degree in social work from SUNY Binghamton. Experience with medication management through a...
Laura can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Laura is compassionate, gentle and very conscientious when caring for elders. In my experience with working with Laura the woman we cared for absolutely loved Laura. Laura anticipates needs that the elderly require and is skilled in medical knowledge of medicines,...

Wendy R.

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Laura T.


Vestal, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a daughter with OCD and a husband with PTSD. I understand special needs and have the patience and skills to handle many issues facing people with special needs. Have spent years with disabled young man who was physically and mentally challenged . Non Verbal with Angelmans Syndrome in all aspects of care.
5.0
"The only reason why Laura is no longer working with my son is that we moved to another state. Laura is a resilient, knowledgeable, caring and patient person. She helped my son with everyday living skills; she helped to promote his independence while caring for...

Renita N.

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Stacie P.


Ithaca, NY

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I left the corporate world in 2010 to begin working as a nanny. First I worked for a friend, then did it for a living. I love kids and have found that being an influence in a child's life is far more fulfilling than my work as an executive assistant. I've worked with kids with special needs (both physical and emotional), and...
Stacie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stacie cared for our one-year-old daughter in 2023 until we moved out of town and we miss her every day. Stacie is a wonderful nanny and person and our daughter loved her from the moment we met her. They would always have lots of fun together, and Stacie would...

Hannah K.

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Emily S.


Newfield, NY

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi, My name is Emily and I saw the ad you posted and I am very interested. I currently nanny for a family of three part time in the evenings. I have been with them for about 3 years now. I also have spend time nannying for them on an overnight basis so I have experience with that as well. I love spending time outdoors and well...
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Brittny D.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Caring Nanny

Prior experience with toddlers to teens and special needs children. Recently received Physician Assistant degree.
Brittny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Allison H.


Ithaca, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I am a positive and outgoing 20-year-old who's had lots of experience with babysitting. I started with my cousins and friends but have branched out further. I have experience with nannying and babysitting a child with special needs. I like to have fun and adventures and always hope to bring smiles!
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Haley B.


Ithaca, NY

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I am a patient, creative, and hardworking individual with a passion for working with children. I graduated with a BS in psychology and have been working as a Registered Behavior Technician with children with autism in a clinical setting for 2 years. I have also worked one-on-one with children with developmental...
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Sarah O.


Vestal, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a nanny for over five years now and I have been watching children of all ages since I was a teen. Before this I was a teachers aide in a class room for special needs children. I have watched a lot of children through out my life and I have always known it was something I would always want to do. I enjoy being a nanny...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Very trustworthy and caring.. I love what I do! My passion in life is to help others. and help with special needs.
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Sarah K.


Ithaca, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Former SPED Teach Seeking Part Time Nannying

Hello there! My name is Sarah. I have lived in Ithaca area for 7 years and have been lucky to work and grow in various different roles within schools and nonprofits in the community. I have my NYS teaching license for Special & Elementary education grades 1-6. I worked as a licensed teacher for 3 years at TST BOCES and Spencer...
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Mikayla S.


Apalachin, NY

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I am 21 years old and I am an energetic, happy, positive, organized person! I am very experienced with taking care of children with disabilities. I am able to provide a supervised, safe and stable environment for your children !
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Amber P.


Waverly, NY

$16-17/hr1 yrs exp

I was a dsp for older and special needs individuals. I can transport, shopping, house keeping, lift etc.. anything needed
Amber can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Candor, NY

Sara Z.

5.0

She is awesome!! Wishing her the best of luck in her new adventure!

- Andrea S.

Kathleen G.

5.0

Sage has the unique and much desired ability to connect with her clients on a deep,meaningful, and healing level.

- Kristina H.

Laura T.

5.0

Laura is compassionate, gentle and very conscientious when caring for elders. In my experience with working with Laura the woman we cared for absolutely loved Laura. Laura anticipates needs that the elderly require and is skilled in medical knowledge of medicines, blood sugar, insulin preparation...

- Wendy R.

Laura T.

5.0

The only reason why Laura is no longer working with my son is that we moved to another state. Laura is a resilient, knowledgeable, caring and patient person. She helped my son with everyday living skills; she helped to promote his independence while caring for his MANY needs. Laura quickly...

- Renita N.

Stacie P.

5.0

As a new dad I didn't know what to expect when looking for childcare. With the difficulty finding childcare in Ithaca I wasn't expecting to find someone so quickly. Stacie was the only interview we had for watching our daughter. Full transparency I hired her before even calling her references....

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