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Hannah D.


Buffalo, NY

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Future Occupational Therapist Student Awaiting OT Program Start Date Next Fall.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good evening! My name is Hannah, and I worked as an ABA therapist for about 4 years during my undergraduate education. I quit only to focus on a few more classes I needed for graduate school. Now that I have finished my classes and been accepted into OT school, I am looking for a temporary position to fill my time until next...
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Alicia S.


Buffalo, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs

I have been a care giver for over 10 years I have had many types of patients/ residents I have cared for and have provided a variety of help. I can also help them with there PT/ OT program if they have one. I am looking for something not to far away in the morning or overnight hours. I am a very caring and compassionate...
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"Hello, Alicia has been working with me for the last 2 years She is a very caring person She helps me with personal care and she runs errands for me She helps me with my range of motion exercises She helps me with whatever i need done and she has a lot of...

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Tira H.


Buffalo, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Professional CNA/ Caregiver/ Basic Life Coach

3.7

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nurse Assistant/ Phlebotomist/ Companion/ Child and Adult Caregiver. My name is Lyntira. I'm a 38 y. o. female. I've been assisting individuals for over 20 years with day to day living activities. I simply am a people pleaser and love and enjoy helping learn and grow at every stage...
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Lindsey B.


Buffalo, NY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lindsey (24) and I just moved back to Buffalo after spending the past 2 years in Denver, Colorado where I worked as a behavior therapist/direct care specialist for adults and kids with special needs. I worked with many families through care. com during my time there and would love to continue. My schedule is currently...
Lindsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
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"We had a great experience with Lindsey, who came to babysit our three-year-old son. She was right on time, asked great questions, and was really supportive of the little one. He said that he felt safe with her and had a good time. We're excited to work with her...

Timothy L.

I work at a school for kids with special needs from ages 5-21 and absolutely love what I do! When I'm not working I love being active and exploring new things. Dogs of all types are okay with me!
Kendalle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Sandra H.


Orchard Park, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Compassionate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been around children and babysitting since my teens. I have spent many days over at elderly neighbors homes having coffee and listening to stories. I was a stay at home mom for a good while with a special needs son who needed 100% full care. When my son was young I worked as a medical ast in a doctors office. I took time...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
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Jessica Z.


Buffalo, NY

$16-18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter :)

I am a college student at St. Bonaventure and am currently working torward my art degree. I bring smiles and creativity into the home. I have roughly 5/6 years of experience with babysitting and also have experience in children with special needs.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Madison S.


Buffalo, NY

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a patient and friendly childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a caregiver. I have some college education and am CPR and First Aid certified. I love creating a safe and nurturing environment...
I've worked at a residential facility for kids with special needs for two years. Some of these kids are low functioning and need support with all daily tasks. I have plenty of patience and care to help anyone in need!
Kendalle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, respite care
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Lainie J.


Buffalo, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver,nurse & Other Duties

Lpn with dementia & special needs experience in home care as well as facility settings. Honest, reliable & trustworthy. Non-smoker with transportation, comfortable with Pets.
Lainie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Charles G.


Buffalo, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Care Giver Trained For A Spectrum Of All Age Groups!

I have 3 certifications in the healthcare field such as personal care aid (PCA), home health aide(HHA) and certified nursing assistant (CNA) and currentlyin school for my BSN in Nursing! I've worked with TBI patients, dementia, paraplegic and those who suffer with multiple sclerosis! Duties I perform is assisting with bathing,...
Charles can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elaf G.


Buffalo, NY

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I am providing long-term or short-term in-home child or adult care services in the comfort of your own home. I am good with transporting, cleaning up, and preparing meals for your loved one. I have 15 years of experience with children and 4 years with adults. I have 7 years of higher education and work as a psychotherapist...
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Brittany B.


Buffalo, NY

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny To Be!

Hi my name is Brittany! I graduated with my Bachelor's in English and Communication in 2016. Afterwards, I attended the University at Buffalo and graduated with my Master of Social Work in 2019. I have tutored in multiple subjects for children and teenagers including those with special needs. I also have babysitting...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dayjona H.


Buffalo, NY

$18-35/hr9 yrs exp

As a Personal Care Assistant, I have over 5 years of experience providing high-quality care to individuals with special needs. I am highly skilled in creating personalized care plans, providing assistance with daily activities, and administering medication. My strong communication and organizational skills have enabled me to...
Dayjona can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Kelly K.


Buffalo, NY

$16-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kelly and I am currently looking for babysitting/nanny opportunities in Buffalo NY! I am on the path of changing my career, returning to school, and starting a new part-time job coaching Basketball. I would describe myself as reliable, energetic, confident, and fun! I have 3+ years of experience in babysitting...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi, my name is Yendora, and I have several years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I've helped care for kids in various settings, from assisting at my mom's daycare to working hands-on in educational and caregiving environments. I enjoy working with children because it's...
Yendora can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Colby F.


Orchard Park, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Please Reach Out If You Need A Nanny Who Can Do It All And Is Skilled In Many Areas

Hi and welcome to my profile! As a 2020 college graduate, Covid halted my career plans and I know including parents that work full time and have their child(ren) doing school remotely. Let me help you ease this pain. I have an abundant amount of experience with children. Over the past three Summers, I have nannied three...
Colby can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Aaron W.


Buffalo, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Well-Being Guide

Hi, I'm Aaron, an Innate Well-being Specialist and Certified Mindfulness Teacher dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic support. My approach centers on empathy and presence, ensuring that every individual I serve feels genuinely understood and valued. I offer personalized companionship through meaningful...
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Barbara L.


Buffalo, NY

$16-22/hr6 yrs exp

Former Nursery Teacher

My name is Barbara, and I love working with and being around kids. For about 5 years I was a Sunday school teacher at my former church. I also sit for a close family friend on occasion. I have a passion for helping kids learn things like, art, reading and writing. I also have a lot of experience working with babies. I was a...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Susanne W.


Buffalo, NY

$25/hr

Relieving Stress For Families In Need

Hello, my name is Susanne I have been caring for people with special needs since I was 10 years old. (Almost 50 years) I have a Deaf Son, a Niece on the Spectrum and I have worked with Special needs kids in a few School districts and people of all ages on the spectrum from non verbal to high functioning. I love people and have a...

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