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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....
Mckenzie M.
Livonia, NY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have worked with special needs children through a program called TIES (Together Including Every Student) in my old high school (Livonia). I am a Compeer mentor for a young boy with Autism. I am patient, loving, and caring and I love working with children!
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
Abigail O.
Geneseo, NY
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Caring And Ambitious College Student Who Loves Working With Kids
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Abigail. I am currently a college student at Suny Geneseo; I am studying early childhood and elementary education with a concentration in mathematics. I have over 5 years of experience working with children. I babysit, tutor, and teach dance lessons. I babysit for a multitude of families with pets and kids between the...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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...
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, respite care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Melissa O.
Geneseo, NY
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a bachelor's degree in gender studies from SUNY Geneseo with several years of teaching, special education, and nanny experience!
My current long term goals are to publish a middle grade novel and start my own etsy craft business. I enjoy arts and crafts, reading, nature, and animal care. I currently am available for...
Olivia W.
Geneseo, NY
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Olivia and I am a junior at SUNY Geneseo. I have been a babysitter as well as a respite provider for a family at home for three years now. I am a childcare provider who is comfortable with children with special needs and am able to work long days on the three days a week when I am off classes. I am a childcare/special...
Skills:
Early Education
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.
Holly A.
Canandaigua, NY
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
India M.
Rochester, NY
$10-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Professional Experienced Loveing Hardworking Great Support System Care Giver !!!!
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Deborah V.
Pittsford, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience in childcare, teaching & tutoring in both public & private settings. I have over six years of direct experience in education as a teaching assistant in public & private schools. Most recently I was responsible for the care of two children in their home for over 10 years! I recently was a tutor...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"*****This review has been posted on behalf of Lia D.*****
I have employed Deborah over many years to care for my sons. One of my sons has a disability, and she is amazingly patient with him. She is trustworthy, dependable, and reliable. She is a loving...
Care.com M.
5.0
(1)
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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.
Erika H.
Rochester, NY
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a Rochester transplant and I taught elementary school for 4 years, the last 3 being in NY in the Rush Henrietta school district (2nd and 3rd grade). I took a break to have a child who is now 10 months old. Looking for nannying/baby sitting that I can do with my 10 mo old.
I have experience teaching English as a second...
5.0
"Erika is great with kids! She's honest, dependable, kind and responsible."
Lydia P.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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! "
Care member
4.8
(20)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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...
Care member
Emma B.
Dansville, NY
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emma! I am a recent college graduate with two Bachelor degrees, and have been working with children for 7 years. I was a lifeguard in high school and a child swim instructor. I have been working as an elementary substitute teacher for the last 4 years. I have a lot of experience working with children with special...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Livonia, NY
Beth C.
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 realizing it. As a mother and...
- Robin R.
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.
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.
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.
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