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Special needs caregivers in Candor, NY

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Amanda J.


Candor, NY

$15-30/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

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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.
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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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Laura T.


Vestal, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Laura has a quick learning curve and works with family members to ensure the client is safe and taken care of properly. Laura is excellent at medication protocol. Laura has the innate ability to know what the clients needs are, and acts accordingly! Laura is...

Traci P.

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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

$25/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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stacie is absolutely wonderful. She has been taking care of my 1 year old since he was 4 months, daily. It is amazing to see the love that my son has for Stacie and how much she loves him. Stacie is always mindful of what developmental skills to work on with our...

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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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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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Tess L.


Ithaca, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Neurodivergent Mentor & Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an adult with ADHD and OCD and I struggle with sensory integration. I have spent years working with children and adolescents with neurodivergent conditions to work through their challenges and begin to thrive. I offer care, mentorship, and guidance in navigating life as a neurodivergent/special needs individual....
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Ajune R.


Ithaca, NY

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ajuné, I'm 22, and I'm a student at Cornell University. I'm majoring in Psychology in order to become a clinical child psychologist. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I've always been great with younger children and have felt like they gravitate towards me. Their...
Ajune can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Bobby S.


Vestal, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking A Family That Can Use My Services Long Term.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Committed healthcare professional offering 10 years of demonstrated success in healthcare. Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in behavioral health, special needs, with passion for helping others. knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements,...
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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: Errands, respite care, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning & more
Hello, I've taken care of many elderly people and children with disabilities. I am very reliable and comfortable with learning new ways to take care of patients. I hope to hear back from you.
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Cassidy M.


Brooktondale, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Athletic And Energetic Sitter

Working with children from ages 8 months to 16 years old for the past 10 years has been an absolutely amazing experience. I love being around children, playing games and providing care to them. I have dealt with triplets, special needs children, children with allergies and children that are very spunky. With all of my skills and...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Eve K.


Vestal, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello parents! My name is Eve, but I go by Evie, and I'm a junior at Binghamton University. I grew up with a special needs twin brother, and starting at a very young age I took on the responsibilities of taking care of my brother. My parents needed a lot of help with him, I was almost a third parent! I gained a huge sense of...
Eve can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Candor, NY

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

Stacie is absolutely wonderful. She has been taking care of my 1 year old since he was 4 months, daily. It is amazing to see the love that my son has for Stacie and how much she loves him. Stacie is always mindful of what developmental skills to work on with our son. She is always singing to him and...

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