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Hannah K.


Lockport, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I have worked in a daycare for 4 years and have experience with special needs children. I am also very experienced with food allergies.
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Abby J.


Lockport, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked as a special needs dance instructor for three years and currently enrolled in college for special education.
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Hayley L.


Lockport, NY

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Developmental Disability Behavior Technician

Hi, I'm Hayley. I'm 24 years old and I am passionate about caring for others! I have experience working with children and adults with disabilities, elderly and pet sitting. For the past 2 years I have been working with individuals with developmental disabilities and severe mental illness. I have experience with ABA techniques,...
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Pamela L.


Lockport, NY

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in special education and I am currently subbing in local public schools. I have worked with severely and profoundly handicapped, children with autism, blind and print handicapped, deaf(although I would need a refresher course in sign language). Just about every modality.
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Abby J.


Lockport, NY

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

I have been caring for children since I was 13 as a volunteer and babysitting two young boys that I occasionally sit for now. When I was 15 I started as an assistant dance teacher for three years along with starting at BOCES in the Early Childhood Education class. Since graduating high school I have gotten a job at a daycare and...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Juliana B.


Lockport, NY

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for 3 years for the same family, I care for their two kids and their two dogs, I also have been working for Orlean Niagara Boces the Royhart learning Center for 3 years. Classes with children that are behavioral and have special needs. I love children, caring for them and creating a relationship with...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer T.


Lockport, NY

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a friendly and patient caregiver with 16 years of experience caring for seniors but have also done caregiving for children in the past. I also have a daughter and a step son with special needs. . My services include verbal communication about your child's day during pickup, regular updates via text or phone call, and...
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Erin A.


Newfane, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

The Proof Is In The References!

Hello. I am so excited to meet you and your family and to become a PART of your family! I have over 10 years of professional experience working with ages newborn up to pre-teen. While my main focus is always on safety, there is never a lack of exploration and fun! Outdoor play is key as I feel it helps strengthen a child's...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lori M.


North Tonawanda, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Ed Teacher

I have a master's degree in special education, and have taught children of various ages and abilities. I have taught in full classrooms, small groups, and in 1:1 settings. My stepdaughter is 23, daughter is 22, son is 17, and stepson is 13. I have been a home health aide for a senior adults. I have worked in group home for...
I have 3 years of experience. I am a very friendly personable person who enjoys spending time with others and really enjoy companion-care. I learn quickly and really like to help people. I have three years paid experience caring for an elderly woman with dementia in her home.
I worked with agencies who assist individuals with special needs for over 24 years. I graduated in 2017 as a Surgical Technologist and work at a local surgery center. I love my job, but I miss the personal interaction and hands on care. My 24+ years were in a group home setting with individuals ranging in age from 17-75. I...
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Linnea R.


North Tonawanda, NY

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs

I currently hold a position where I care for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. I have an older brother living with Autism. I have learned how to work with children with disabilities though my time working at nursery, as well as conducting play therapy with children in the North Tonawanda school district.
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Katie U.


Gasport, NY

$15-20/hr

Taking Care Of Loved Ones!

I've worked with special needs children and transportation on a school bus. I also took care of my disabled grandmother for four years. Shopping, Doctors appointments and more.
Katie can also help with: Errands, transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a nanny with several years experience with kids ranging from infant to teens. I have worked with kids with special needs, I am CPR certified, and I am a trained nurse aide with experience with the elderly as well. I currently stay home with my 1-year-old in Ransomville. My ideal is to find a family who views a built in...
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Lina S.


Newfane, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have plenty of experience with numerous disabilities. I'm looking to help a family in need of the help.
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Shannon S.


Wilson, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a teachers aide for over 25 years and have worked with special needs children for many of those years... I have also ran a summer recreation program for 20 years.
I'd describe my personality as an outgoing, empathetic, kind person. I like working with children. I've been a teachers aide for 25 years and worked a summer recreation program for 20 years. I'm looking for a job that children, pets or elderly. I started working with kids when I was 20 yrs old. In my spare time, I like to do...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Laura D.


Tonawanda, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

Working with children you need a lot of patience. It helps to be creative with things to do and apply that to watching kids. I've nannied for two families, with multiple kids aged 9 months to 3 years. Care for the kids included changing diapers, taking them for walks, reading to them, making lunch, and doing arts & crafts. I...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I was able to hire Laura while my main childcare (grandma) was recovering from surgery. She was incredibly engaged with my boys and my oldest asked for her often! Bonus, she has a beautiful singing voice so enjoy her singing songs with your kids!"

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Aurora D.


Buffalo, NY

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Aurora and I would love to work with you :) I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a job as a babysitter. I have several years of experience working with children of various ages. I am fluent both in English and Italian. I lived in Italy for several years. I attended school there and I worked part time...
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Taysha E.


Buffalo, NY

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Therapist Looking For Nanny Position

Hi! I have been taking care of children ever since I was old enough to take the American Red Cross Babysitting class and become a Certified Babysitter. Now that I'm an adult, I still love taking care of children. They are so much fun to help to learn and I love watching them grow and develop. I spent 1 year interning with...
Taysha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"As someone who is constantly working it's a pleasure to know my kids are not only safe with Taysha but are learning and developing great habits! My kids come back to me better than I left them! Would definitely recommend!!!"

Dave V.

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