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Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Denise R.


Shortsville, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loved One….

I started many years ago with ARC and moved to senior care. I'm a plethora of experience and what I don't know, I'm happy learn. I just love helping people. I love what I do.
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Megan B.


Clifton Springs, NY

$14-25/hr

Patient Mature Young Woman Ready To Help!

I'd describe my personality as caring patient mature I like caring for seniors because they have lived a long life and are full experience and should not have to sacrifice there basic needs of living just because they are older everyone deserves basic human rights I'm looking for a job that allows me to help someone in need...
Megan can also help with: Personal care, errands, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rachel R.


Victor, NY

$20-26/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As an occupational therapy graduate student, I am passionate about helping others in any way I can! I currently work as an EMT so am confident in transfers, giving medications, and helping older populations. I also have experience working for the ARC and am happy to provide services for your loved one with special needs. I have...
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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With 10 years of experience, I am skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor creates a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I enjoy playing a variety of games with...
Renee can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kayla R.


Macedon, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a college sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder & I've been babysitting since I was 13. I have completed my red cross training. I adore working with children and have lots of experience working with special needs children.
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Monica A.


Palmyra, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have several years of experience working with adults with IDD. I am currently an Employment Specialist and I provide supports to individuals to help them obtain and/or maintain employment. I have been providing Employment Services for about 2 years between a couple different agencies. I also have experience as a DSP (Direct...
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Nadine D.


Fairport, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Giving Heart

Hi I have been in the healthcare field for 30 years and enjoy an industry where I get to serve others. I also have 10 years of working with men woman and children with special needs. I also have Comm Hab Respite and Self Direction experience to.
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Cecilia K.


Fairport, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked in a variety of settings including as a camp counselor and a support professional in a group home. I have training working with a large variety of disability needs and am a fast learner when it comes to new duties that need to be performed.
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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I am CPR certified, a nationally certified EMT, and I have been a medic in the Air National Guard for the past six years. I was a CNA that worked with dementia patients, patients on hospice, and patients with behavioral issues from 2016 to 2019. Most recently I have worked as an ER tech while pursuing my prerequisites to be able...
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Stephanie S.


Fairport, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 30 Years Of Experience Teaching Children With Special Needs With My MS In Special Education.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I began my journey teaching 2nd through 5th grade in Florida. I moved back to New York to be close to my family 30 years ago. The next 10 years, I taught babies and preschoolers in several different environments. I provided home based and center based services to babies and preschoolers from a few months of age to age 5. I...
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Siobhan S.


Macedon, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with Seniors-Care won't change the information try as I may! Hi! I'm a people person! I worked as a counselor for 15 years and have 5 years of care-giver/companion experience with elderly (and Alzheimer's)/special needs patients. I'm warm, trustworthy, ethical, and l get along with everyone. I'm interested in part time...
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India M.


Rochester, NY

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Experienced Loveing Hardworking Great Support System Care Giver !!!!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm certified in CPR and SCIP plus many more I also was a Community Habilitatior at epilepsy pralid and I been in nursing homes to private care to group homes I currently work at a Demetria / Alzheimer's nursing home I love my residents they are my family !!! I pay attention to details and recognize changes in them rather...
5.0
"India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC"

Dakota P.

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Megan S.


Pittsford, NY

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

4.3

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, this seems like a great fit for me! I have experience caring for babies, children, adolescents, and individuals with special needs. I attend Nazareth University for occupational therapy, and I have two years left in Rochester. I do not smoke and would expect the same from the family I work for. My hourly rate is $35, based...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan was great with my kids and they enjoyed their time with her. Even my older son, who she did not watch the day she came, said he would love to have her babysit. She went above and beyond and I will be using her again! "

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Rachel G.


Webster, NY

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Entertaining Babysitter/Nanny That Is Comfortable With Even The Most Active Kids!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing , very friendly, having a lot of patience and especially caring! I like working with kids because every Kid is different. I learn something new when caring for them ! kids are brilliant in their own unique ways ! I'm looking for a job that I can help parents with fitting their schedule...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel watched our 2 younger sons on a Saturday night and they had a blast! She was respectful of our wishes, timely, and communicated well."

Nathaniel B.

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Ada-osha B.


Webster, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of kids for a while. I helped care for my brother since I was six. I baby-sat for my neighbors children for a year when I was 15 and baby-sat a 4-year-old for over a year when I was 17. I love to keep kids active both mentally and physically. I love house pets, so if you have a pet, I am completely...
Ada-osha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Osha was great with our kids! Very happy, definitely would hire again"

Care member

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Ashley S.


Ontario, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Family Child Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have nearly 19 years of experience Caring for all types of children! They are all different and their needs are all different too! I am CPR and 1st aid certified. Background checks are ok! I have 6 children of my own, 2 of which are special needs! I enjoy changing things up and taking the the kids to the parks and local...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loves Ashley. My girl has struggled with other sitters because they didn't understand her special needs but she immediately felt comfortable with Ashley. Ashley is an optimistic, caring and patient person who is always willing to go out of her way to...

Lora F.

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Audryana A.


Rochester, NY

$20-31/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hard working, dependable, people person, with experience with special needs, that have a lot of love to share on a daily basis.
5.0
"Audryana is top notch! Loving, caring, respectful, and an A plus , stellar reliable caregiver! We are so thankful for her!"

Carey V.

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Beth C.


Honeoye, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have four grown children and five grandchildren. I have provided child care to approx. 50 children other than my own through the years. I have volunteered in school classroom settings and in a preschool in my hometown of Honeoye, NY. I did an internship in a daycare at Finger Lakes Community College, to enhance my studies...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Beth will be starting as our part-time in home nanny on Monday and we are all happy about her addition to our family team. She was perfectly on time for our interview, came prepared with her certifications and references. We chatted for 1.5 hours without even...

Robin R.

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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I have been working with children for about eight years, two of which were in daycare while one year as an Au Pair in Germany. In high school I have had a love for teaching. I tutored children from 2nd grade to 12th in various of subjects. Most of the time I would help teaching with young children to...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex was great with our son!!! She took interest with what he likes and they played games and got along well. Would Hire her again!!!!!"

Tonya W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Farmington, NY

India M.

5.0

India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC

- Dakota P.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan was great with my kids and they enjoyed their time with her. Even my older son, who she did not watch the day she came, said he would love to have her babysit. She went above and beyond and I will be using her again!

- Care member

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel watched our 2 younger sons on a Saturday night and they had a blast! She was respectful of our wishes, timely, and communicated well.

- Nathaniel B.

Ada-osha B.

5.0

Osha is fantastic. We had an opening for a short-term nanny in late summer of 2023 and as soon as we met her, we knew that she would be a perfect fit. She is fun, creative, super knowledgeable, and she takes the time to really listen to kids as the people that they are. Our kids loved her right out...

- Mara N.

Ashley S.

5.0

From day 1, she has been a part of our family. My kids adore her as do I. She understands the relationship a mother has with her kids and she enhances that. If I am having a bad day, she would make sure I get extra hugs from them at the end of the day. She will never hesitate to keep me posted on...

- Michelle P.

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