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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lancaster, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Lancaster, NY

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Colleen C.


Buffalo, NY

$20-30/hr

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands
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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Marissa D.


Buffalo, NY

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have an autistic brother and have been helping out with his care my entire life. I also have worked with kids through Erie 1 Boces for a summer program. Adults/kids with special needs have a special place in my heart and I love seeing them succeed during their every day life as well as helping them do so. I have a bachelors in...
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Eleanor K.


East Aurora, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter For Children With Special Needs

I have lots of special needs care experience because of my youngest brother who has Down Syndrome. I had started to babysit my siblings when I was only 9 years old, and have since been babysitting them up until recently when I started college. I have also babysat children with mild to severe autism on separate occasions for a...
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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Karen C.


Buffalo, NY

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience working with children and adults in an educational/private group home setting . My past experience ranges from working in an ICF group home with developmentally disabled adults to working in a school environment with children dual diagnosed with one of the diagnosis being autism. I have had...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Colleen C.


Buffalo, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of 5! Including medically fragile & special needs children. I have autistic children & a child with ADHD. I am gentle natured & can care for any age range as well as juggle multiple tasks within the home. I believe routine is just as important as play!
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lisa F.


East Aurora, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at a group home for disabled adults. I loved my job. I still visit the gentlemen that I took care of. I just enjoy taking care of people and brightening their day!
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Adrienne N.


Buffalo, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Care Taker For Infants And Youth

I have a bachelors in psychology with a focus in early childhood development. I also have just over two years experience working with children including those with developmental disabilities and delays. My goal is to create a warm and supportive environment for children to thrive and grow to their fullest potential! I have also...
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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Carolyn R.


Buffalo, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I have an older brother, 27 years old, with high-functioning Autism. He is my life, I am in the process of becoming his legal guardian as my parents grow older. We are best friends. My entire life, (even though I am two years younger than him) I have dedicated my time to bring him "up to speed." Teaching him everything from...
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Jacqueline H.


Buffalo, NY

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years experience in the healthcare field, taking care of the and disabled. I have worked as a Home Health Aide, Personal care aide, Private duty aide, Certified Nursing assistant and Medical Assistant.
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Loleta L.


Buffalo, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring And Attentive

I have been working in the field for over 15 years and I absolutely love caring for those who appreciate having a great care giver. Caring for special need patients is a talent, knowing how to attend to their needs and ensure their comfortability is my main focus. I look forward to hearing from you and your family soon!
Hi! I work in a classroom at The Summit Center and have been gaining experience working with those with autism as well as other mental disabilities. I am comfortable working with younger children and prefer a meet and greet as well as some information on the individual beforehand. I am trained in SCIP-R as well as UKERU which...
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Julia V.


Buffalo, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Julia. I am in my sophomore year at The University at Buffalo. I have been babysitting for almost two years now. I am in the process of getting CPR certified and my First Aid Training but due to COVID-19, it has been delayed. I have worked with many children with many different needs. I have taken care of kid's...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello! I'm Lindsey and I have recently moved to the area from Buffalo, New York. Before going to grad school I would like to spend some time nannying. I worked in a school as a social work intern for a year and absolutely loved to work with kids. My social work background has helped me to develop social emotional learning skills...
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Mary H.


Buffalo, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have been a Registered Nurse since 1999. I have worked most of my career in long-term care and would be able to deal with whatever medical issues there are. I also have been babysitting for friends and family since I was 16. I am CPR certified. I have a preliminary background check completed. I am comfortable with animals. I...
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Shanna S.


Buffalo, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Former EMT Turned SAHM

Hi! My name is Shanna, and I'm a dedicated mom of two little ones under two, a 1-year-old and a 2-year-old. With plenty of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of children's needs, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and safe environment for kids of all ages. In addition to my experience as a mom, I have 8 years of...
Shanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Trinity J.


Buffalo, NY

$22-40/hr4 yrs exp

Trinity

Hi, my name is Trinity and I have 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience working...
Trinity can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amy L.


Buffalo, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I am a very mature and energetic woman. I have worked for Heritage Christian Services managing a group home for developmentally disabled adults for two years. I enjoy the outdoors, crafts, music and art. It is a joy for me to give back to others. I love creating many activities including; art, music, physical fitness, fine/gross...

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Ratings for Lancaster, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lancaster, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.