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Gladys N.


Lima, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate CNA

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As a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) specializing in care for individuals with special needs, I prioritize their well-being and comfort. I provide personalized assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. My compassionate approach involves...
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Jefferson L.


Lima, NY

$20-27/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With References

Hello, my name is Jefferson and I have been a caregiver for 7 years. I have had experience with all age groups from child to senior aged. I have special needs care experience, respite care, community habilitation experience and hospice experience. I have great references. I would love to hear back from you soon. Thank you.
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Jefferson L.


Lima, NY

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With References

Hello, my name is Jefferson and I have been a caregiver for 7 years. I have had experience with all age groups from child to senior aged. I have special needs care experience, respite care, community habilitation experience and hospice experience.
Jefferson can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, respite care & more
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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Susan S.


Rush, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have ended my child care job in Brooklyn, New York at the end of this past June and moved out to Rush, NY in September. I was hired for the past school year and two previous years before with the same child. Before this position, I had taken care of a special needs baby for two years, eventually feeding her with a feeding...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Susan S.


Rush, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs And Regular Babysitter

I have many years of working with children of all ages and all cognitive levels of abilities. I worked for NYC Department of Education as an educator/special educator. I was a full-time babysitter for a 2-year-old girl with Aicardi syndrome for two years and a live in babysitter for her brother for almost 7 years. . l have now...
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Megan D.


Honeoye Falls, NY

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter In Mendon Area

I have over a decade of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. My work over the years with many different families has given me knowledge and experience caring for children of all ages including newborns, young teens, and everyone in between. I have also cared extensively for multiples. Most recently I spent...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Samantha S.


Rush, NY

$28-50/hr11 yrs exp

I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old. I started babysitting on the weekends and over summers. I then volunteered at summer camps throughout high school which led me to get a degree in human development. It was my dream to continue working with kids with all different needs. I have held jobs working with kids of...
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Katrina G.


Livonia, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Motivated and empathetic individual with 10+ years of experience working with individuals that have been diagnosed with cognitive disorders, traumatic brain injuries, developmental delays, and psychiatric disorders. Consistently demonstrates the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations to ensure safety....
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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-50/hr7 yrs exp

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5.0

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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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Melody S.


Rochester, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Former Community Habilitation Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Buffalo Road Respite program for autistic teens and I have worked in Com Hab and in group homes for adults with disabilities through Heritage Christian Services and People, Inc. I have also served for several years at Hillside Family of Agencies as a Youth Peer Specialist and as a Skillbuilder working with...
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Megan S.


Pittsford, NY

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

4.3

(4)

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: Travel, swimming supervision, 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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India M.


Rochester, NY

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

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

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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Karina P.


Naples, NY

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time- Special Needs - Love My Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! I am not looking for any work at this time. I specialize in early child development, special needs, and overall nurturing childcare. I love my work! My mission as a childcare provider is to create an environment for exploration and growth. Encouraging a lifelong love for...
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"It gives me great pleasure to write a letter of reference for Karina. We had the pleasure of hiring her to watch our then 3 month old, 2 year old and our 5 year old. Our babies are now school aged. From our very first interview we knew she would be a great fit for...

Alexandria P.

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Calya P.


Canandaigua, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Music & Nature Loving Nanny/ Caretaker

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, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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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Dawn H.


Henrietta, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible, Experienced, Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Working with children has always brought me great joy and fulfilment throughout my life. I have experience working with multiple children from newborn to school age. I have worked over 15 years with special needs children who have both physical and cognitive delays and spent many summers working in a daycare center. I am a...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn is our neighbor’s girls’ nanny! She was one of the first people I met on the street when we moved here a couple years ago. She is outgoing and friendly and doesn’t shy away from roll modeling friendly, outgoing, neighborly behavior - the kids in her care have...

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Irene V.


Rochester, NY

$30-40/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced & Loving Super-Nanny (15+yrs)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Specializing in Early Childhood Development working as a professional nanny with over 15yrs experience assisting children with their social, physical, mental & emotional needs for a stable start! Available for both one-time and recurring childcare needs, supporting parents help their toddlers get ready for school and more with a...
Irene can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Oh man is she ever awesome. Would have kept her on full time but scheduling didn't mutually work out. She comes prepared with activities, patience, dedication, and kindness. I seriously cannot recommend her enough."

Phil D.

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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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Beth C.


Honeoye, NY

$16-20/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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lima, NY

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.

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

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.

Karina P.

5.0

Karina did not fit what we needed, as we have extended circumstances but I wanted to say she is well spoken and very kind. Anyone would be lucky to have her and I wish we could've moved forward. Due to our situation, we could not.

- Sarah M.

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.

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