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Laurie G.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available/flexible With Hours

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Hi my name is Laurie. I have experience working with the brain injury population as well as all areas of disabilities including mental health. I have my own private duty business called Finger lakes Home care coordinator and a DBA listed in Ontario co. for that business. I have over 20 years experience in homecare and case...
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Michelle L.


Farmington, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My name is Michelle, and I am a home-schooling mom of 5 kids ages 17, 15, 15, 13, and 6. I have a lot of experience with children including babysitting for friends, working in the nursery at our church and at our home school co-op. This has included some experiences with children with special needs such as ADHD and Asperger's...
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Jaime S.


Farmington, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I am employed at the Canandaigua Middle School. I work as a 2 on 1 Aide with 7th grade special needs students. I find this type of work rewarding because I enjoy seeing the progress and accomplishments that the students make. I remind the kids that they can do anything they set their mind to.
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Jaime S.


Farmington, NY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For 20 years, I worked in the restaurant business. I decided it was time for a career change. I am currently employed at a local school district. I work with Special Needs students that range from the Autism Spectrum to basic learning disabilities. If your looking for a honest, caring, reliable, punctual and hardworking...
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Calya P.


Canandaigua, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Music & Nature Loving Nanny/ Caretaker

5.0

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I have been a caretaker in various forms throughout my life . Working as a teachers aide in special needs classrooms, nannying and currently as a mother of a 3. 5-year-old. I have completed a certificate in Herbal Medicine at Heart stone herbal school, and worked for SPRINGBROOK developmental disability services as a community...
Calya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability."

Kathy S.

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Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Mr

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have seven years of babysitting experience from ages newborn to 13. I have medical experience and am comfortable caring for children with special needs.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!"

Angelina W.

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Bridget H.


Canandaigua, NY

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Bridget and I'm a 21 y/o college student living in Farmington NY. I have been working with kids on and off for 9 years and have experience with special needs and extremely high energy children. I'm passionate, bubbly, and reliable with a wonderful tract record with parents and children I have formally worked for....
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually...

Lea N.

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Holly A.


Canandaigua, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

I worked as a TSS for over 8 yrs. I helped with anger management, listening skills, helped parents learn different approaches to communicating and discipline. I worked on building the child's trust along with the family. Many of my clients were on the spectrum. I also have experience working with adults who had disabilities in a...
5.0
"Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services. "

Suzanne M.

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Kayla M.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla. I have two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I had an internship in Early Intervention, working with children ages 0-4 that had special needs. Post graduation I worked in ABA therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum. I now work as a Care...
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Emma M.


Fairport, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For Work As A Babysitter

Hey! I'm Emma, 21 years old and am currently in my senior year of college at Northeastern University. I've babysat since I was in late middle school and since then have worked with children in many different roles. I've worked as a children's swim instructor, summer camp counselor, and most recently as a classroom para for...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa F.


Bloomfield, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturer By Nature

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm 30 years old. I'm the second oldest of seven children and I've been helping with child rearing since I was 7 years old. One of my brothers has autism so over the years I've learned what it takes to care for someone with special needs; patience, love, and compassion being the most important of those things....
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sandra E.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have experience with all age children. I did a daycare in my home for 9 years up to 7 children at a time. I also worked at BOCES and have experience with special need children. I am also very loving, patient & flexible person. I am a mother of two children. I have taken care of children since age 11.
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heather P.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and I LOVE to play with a purpose!! I have 10+ years working around ARC Ontario as the Respite Supervisor and for Community Habilitation.
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Brianna T.


Macedon, NY

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Mom with Experience with Special Needs

If there is anything in this world I know, it is patience with a frustrated special needs child. I have a 7-year-old who has mild cerebral palsy and many different limitations. We need to use simple techniques to get through to them. Playtime is the best time to work all these fine motor skills. I do not have a degree but I feel...
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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, responsible. I like caring for people with special needs because I am passionate about helping. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling. I started caring for people with special needs in 2022. In my spare time, I like to do photography, exercise, walk and train my dogs,...
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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have 13+ years of working with kids. I have worked at Midlakes Education Center as a Teaching Assistant, providing help to kids on the autism spectrum. I have been certified as a Teaching Assistant for over 6 years. Previous to that I worked as a Teachers Aide with children who have special needs. Part time I provided home...
Kaley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have three children of my own. I also have two years experience working with children with special needs in addition to my own son who is on the autism spectrum.
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Home Care Assistant With Experience In Special Education

I currently work for Newark education center as a teachers aide assisting students with disabilities. Also as an in home aide for a young man assisting him with daily tasks.
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Maxine B.


Macedon, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! I am a current teacher's aide at Mary Cariola Center. My experience is mostly with preschoolers with complex needs, but I also have experience with adults with ASD and down syndrome!
Hi I'm Kailee, I would absolutely love to work for/with you. Anything you need me for, I'm there. I have reliable transportation and I do have a job but my schedule is very open for the most part and it's very easy for me to switch shifts at my job if I need to.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Farmington, NY

Calya P.

5.0

She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability.

- Kathy S.

Grace D.

5.0

Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!

- Angelina W.

Bridget H.

5.0

She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually gets giddy when I tell him she's...

- Lea N.

Holly A.

5.0

Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services.

- Suzanne M.

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