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Loleta L.


Buffalo, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Loleta I would be glad to meet you an your family. I am a mother of 4, who are all now grow up. I was also a respit foster mother of children in need, I've care for Special needs children as well, I am also a caregiver, I am CPR certified and medication tech certified. I am great with companion care. I love...
Loleta can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Loleta babysat our 6 month old son. She is very warm and sweet. She was well versed in the caring for a child his age. I would use her again and would definitely recommend her!"

Kaili R.

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Joanne P.


Orchard Park, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been watching children since I was a teenager. I am not currently working. I previously worked for Smarty Pants Childcare as an infant/toddler teacher, and for Edukids as both an infant caregiver and a toddler teacher; as well as for 2 different families, each with 4 children, ranging in age from newborn to teenager. I...
Joanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanne and I have been best friends since we went to middle school together. We've worked together on occasion and it's always a joy. She is totally trustworthy and dependable. She's my son's babysitter, and not only that, she's his godmother. She's a hard worker,...

Heather L.

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Kristin B.


Buffalo, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience in a wide range of areas. Please contact me with any questions !!! Ive worked with children and adults who have have a range of disabilities from dementia, parkinsons, Tbi patients as well as behavior issues. Ive worker with children and the elderly .
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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...
5.0
"Alicia was so caring to my loved one. She was always on time and reliable. I would hire her again. Always willing to work at last minute "

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Genine M.


Buffalo, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience as a Pre School Teacher as well as some experience working with special needs children in OT/PT. I have substituted in the public school system with children grades PK-10. I am also a mother of 3 grown children so I have loads of experience with babies and beyond. In August I will be leaving my current position...
Genine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Genine has been our nanny since our son was 4 months old. She cooks, cleans, organizes, does carpool. During the pandemic she taught preschool for our son and he is now reading and doing second grade math at age 4 1/2. I seriously can’t say enough good things about...

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Lindsey B.


Buffalo, NY

$15-20/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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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: Personal care, dementia, respite care
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Jessica Z.


Buffalo, NY

$13-18/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, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Laila G.


Buffalo, NY

$15-20/hr

A Little About Me/ My Occupation.

Im currently a direct support professional. I work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, special needs, their families, and older adults providing endless care and support.
Laila can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands & more
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, 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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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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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Dayjona H.


Buffalo, NY

$18-35/hr9 yrs exp

2.0

(1)

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: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Barbara L.


Buffalo, NY

$15-22/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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Susanne W.


Buffalo, NY

$22-25/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. (Over 40 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Derby, NY

Loleta L.

5.0

Loleta worked for my family about 2 months. She was very good with my son since the first day they met. She was friendly, punctual, and dependable. I would hire her again.

- Leonie S.

Joanne P.

5.0

Joanne and I have been best friends since we went to middle school together. We've worked together on occasion and it's always a joy. She is totally trustworthy and dependable. She's my son's babysitter, and not only that, she's his godmother. She's a hard worker, honest, and punctual. You wouldn't...

- Heather L.

Alicia S.

5.0

Alicia was so caring to my loved one. She was always on time and reliable. I would hire her again. Always willing to work at last minute

- Care member

Genine M.

5.0

Genine has been our nanny since our son was 4 months old. She cooks, cleans, organizes, does carpool. During the pandemic she taught preschool for our son and he is now reading and doing second grade math at age 4 1/2. I seriously can’t say enough good things about her. We will be devastated when...

- Care member

Lindsey B.

5.0

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 again!

- Timothy L.

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