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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elma, NY

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Elma, NY

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Rebecca G.


Elma, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a 23 yr old with Cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus and a son with ODD and ADHD. I have extensive experience with dementia, CHF, kidney disease, ODD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, TBI's and much more. I was trained in basic physical therapy and medicine mgmt. I have been a Special needs parent advocate for 10 years in our school...
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Rebecca G.


Elma, NY

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised 6 children of my own and have a 16yr old son with ODD and ADHD still at home. I am the parent of a special needs daughter ( cerebral palsy) and have been a school district parent advocate for 10 years. I attended college for nursing. I have been a nanny for three families until their children were school age.,. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Becky is a wonderful nanny, we cannot imagine life without her. She is knowledgeable and kind and extremely professional. She is not only excellent with out daughter but also kind to our two (not always perfectly behaved) dogs. She also somehow manages to keep the...

Rachel K.

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Rebecca G.


Elma, NY

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've cared for special needs, elderly, post surgical, home from the hospital, end of life, and those just needing a little help .. Sadly, I cared my my mother during her last years and know how hard it is to find someone who will care for those you love the way you would. That s why I started doing this. Not just to help the...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Becky. She is incredibly thoughtful and on top of every detail when she takes care of my parents (who are in their 90's). Her expertise with dementia and geriatric health has been amazing She goes above and beyond to help our family...

Patricia H.

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Alyssa C.


Elma, NY

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Deeply Heartful Caregiver

As child development and care was the focus of my studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, I am passionate about engaging in the collaborative emotional, psychological, and physical nurturing of your child/children. For the past two years, I have worked as a nanny and substitute teacher for several elementary schools. In...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Tammy N.


Lancaster, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Full-Time - Part Time

4.4

(5)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi , I am searching for a wonderful family to become their nanny ! I have enjoyed children ever since I was 16 and babysitting for the neighbors children. I have been caring and teaching children for over 20 years . I started out as an assistant teacher in a daycare . I cared for children of all ages and that's when I studied...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tammy N. was nanny to our two boys for some years, and we would happily hire her again. She was always kind but firm, and very reliable, enabling me to work at my own job. Tammy safely drove the boys (and sometimes me) to outings and appointments, and organized...

Maria M.

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Sandra H.


Orchard Park, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Of Fun And Loves A Routine

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since my teen years. Had a special needs son who has since passed away. I spent a lot of my year caring for him as he was 100% dependent on me for his care and my two daughters. I have worked as a medical ast in a doctors office for a couple years and as a school aide for over 4 years. There was a gap of...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"The only reason I didn't check all Sandra's boxes was because I didn't meet her due to my own decision to not use services until my baby is older. Sandra was quick to respond, shared all background and spoke politely."

Kelly C.

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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
"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...

Marilyn S.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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, craft assistance, carpooling
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.

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Eleanor K.


East Aurora, NY

$16/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I am Ellee and I am 20 years old. I am a high school graduate and I am currently enrolled in an Occupational Therapy program. I have been babysitting outside of my home since the age of 12 and since I was 9 years old in my own home. I took the babysitting and child care certification class at my school. I have experience...
Eleanor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ellee was always a wonderful help in assisting me with my twins with special needs. Always had a positive attitude, willingness to help whenever she possibly could & my family loved having her around! She has wonderful work ethics and would be a great asset to...

Amiee F.

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Aurora D.


Buffalo, NY

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Aurora and I would love to work with you :) I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a job as a babysitter. I have several years of experience working with children of various ages. I am fluent both in English and Italian. I lived in Italy for several years. I attended school there and I worked part time...
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Aurora D.


Buffalo, NY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Aurora and I would love to work with you :) I am a 21-year-old college student looking for a job as a babysitter or caregiver. I have several years of experience working with children of various ages from different families. I am fluent both in English and Italian. I lived in Italy for several years. I attended...
I have special needs children & also a medically frail child. I have experience with medication management, at home dialysis care, feeding through g/j tubes as well as general hygiene for those with medical needs and home upkeep.
Colleen can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Jaycee F.


Buffalo, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Jaycee and I am looking for a part time nannying/babysitting position. I am first aid & CPR trained and have 8 years experience working with children of all ages including special needs!
Jaycee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
I have personal experience with special needs. I have a 19 yr. old daughter with cerebral palsy. I have taken care of her in our home and trained her to be he most independent she can be.
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Amalia M.


Buffalo, NY

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Love to help and support other when available. Looking for a reliable and caring person to treat your loved one like you would? I am here to help and I am comfortable following your guidelines while ensuring the safety and comfort of the person/s I am supporting. I am an open book and would love to meet you and your family.
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Corinne G.


Depew, NY

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Corinne. I have worked as a Home Health Aide for45 years. I have worked with the elderly and hospice patients. I have experience with breathing treatments, open wound care, with demo from a nurse or family member. I love my occupation and would love to expand on my abilities.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elma, NY

Rebecca G.

5.0

Becky is a wonderful nanny, we cannot imagine life without her. She is knowledgeable and kind and extremely professional. She is not only excellent with out daughter but also kind to our two (not always perfectly behaved) dogs. She also somehow manages to keep the house looking neat and tidy even...

- Rachel K.

Rebecca G.

5.0

We are so lucky to have found Becky. She is incredibly thoughtful and on top of every detail when she takes care of my parents (who are in their 90's). Her expertise with dementia and geriatric health has been amazing She goes above and beyond to help our family each week and we honestly don't know...

- Patricia H.

Tammy N.

5.0

Tammy was a pleasant addition to our household while caring for my son when I returned to work. He was two months premature and I felt confident leaving him in her care. She kept detailed notes of his daily feeding and sleeping schedule and he thrived under her watch. She was flexible with our ever...

- Caroline K.

Sandra H.

5.0

The only reason I didn't check all Sandra's boxes was because I didn't meet her due to my own decision to not use services until my baby is older. Sandra was quick to respond, shared all background and spoke politely.

- Kelly C.

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

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