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Laurie G.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr • 10 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/hr • 1 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/hr • 1 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/hr • 4 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Calya P.


Canandaigua, NY

$18-30/hr • 10 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/hr • 7 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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/hr • 7 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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/hr • 8 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/hr • 2 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/hr • 4 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

Hi! My name is Sabrina, I'm 23, and I am currently working as a clinical secretary. Since starting this position, I have fallen in love with the healthcare field and I am planning on going back to school for nursing. I am looking for a part time care job on the weekends, so I can gain more experience working in this field. I'm...
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Melissa F.


Bloomfield, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Meghan W.


Fairport, NY

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Future Speech Therapist With A Variety Of Experience Working With Children:)

My name is Meghan and I have extensive experience working with children in a variety of settings, including being a daycare assistant, respite care provider for kids on the autism spectrum, summer camp counselor, 5th-grade student teacher, early intervention classroom assistant, babysitter, & nanny. Currently, I work as a...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sandra E.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Heather P.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 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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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr • 6 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/hr • 2 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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Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and in large group settings as well as being a Nanny during my late teen years. I have worked with special need children and can provide community or respite through Heritage. I believe in spending time with the children I care for, in encouraging learning/reading, arts and crafts, and...
Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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