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Abby R.


Rochester, NY

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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A qualified and compassionate caregiver whoever loves what she does. I have experience with dementia, TBI, special needs, catheter care and much more. CPR certified with over 6 years of In Home Care experience. I'd describe my personality as understanding, nurturing and bubbly. I like caring for seniors because it's what I...
Abby can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Abby was eager to assist us and was very supportive with the help we needed with my father. I would recommend Abby for care with a loved one"

Anne N.

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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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was a wonderful nanny for our 16 month old son. She is energetic, playful and excellent with keeping little ones entertained. She found fun ways to teach colors, letters, numbers and sign language. She was always on time and helped keep a schedule at home....

Katherine B.

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Briana H.


Newark, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years experience watching young children, starting when I was at the age of 11. Now, I am a certified teacher and have taught 5th grade for 9 years! I have experience working with children with special needs in both the school and babysitting atmosphere. I currently have a very active 5-year-old daughter, spirited...
Briana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Carolina J.


Rochester, NY

$50-65/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Outgoing Aide Looking To Help Your Family Members In Your Time Of Need

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Carolina. I love what I do, and preform to the best of my abilities. In addition to working in home care settings as well as nursing homes, I also have experience working in the hospital on a medical surgical unit. I am currently a Licensed Practical Nurse and have also had my Certified Nursing Assistant...
Carolina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I hired Carolina to help care for my 85 year old mother. I am very happy with the care she gives my mom, she is very attentive to her needs. I was sad for us but happy for her when she decided to go back to school but she would still help out with mom some week...

Cindy G.

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Abigail G.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter Who Loves Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fun, patient, and helpful babysitter who has had about 5 years of experience. I have work at schools, summer camps, and programs for children. Also, I have two younger sisters that I have grown up supporting and taking care of. My passion is working with children in a special education setting. I have had some...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abigail is extremely responsive, responsible, reliable and was great watching our children. Our older toddler likes her a lot and is asking when she’s coming back. I would highly recommend Abigail to anyone."

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Erika H.


Rochester, NY

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

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.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"REN is the consummate professional! She is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She is very engaged with play, simultaneously nurturing the needs of my son. Her communication and reliability is top tier. She’s a gem, and I’m happy we found one another. "

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Beatrice K.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr

Caring, Fun, Loving Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an Occupational Therapy major in my second year at Ithaca College. I did a lot of volunteering in the past with those with special needs, leading to my passion for this career path. I am loving, fun, passionate, and understanding. I am also flexible for your needs as well. I want to connect and care for you and your loved...
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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

4.4

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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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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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Kama S.


Rochester, NY

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started watching children at the young age of 11. I started out with a family of 4 girls under the age of 6 had me on my toes. I have cared for all age groups, multiples, and special needs.
Kama can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kama nannied for our family with 3 boys for a year. She is wonderful with children and engages with them on their level. She is thinks of great ideas to play with the children. I came home to lots of crafts and cardboard pirate ships. She was nice, fun and...

Alyssa R.

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Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Mr

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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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Ada-osha B.


Rochester, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ada-Osha was terrific! She developed immediate rapport with my 10-year old daughter who can’t wait to have her come back. And they played games, hung out with her animals, and did a lot of talking. She provided reliable on-time transportation as well. I am so...

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Juliana Q.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Kid At Heart!

Hi families!! My name is Juliana and I believe you should consider me to be your next nanny for your kiddos! Ever since I was young, I have taken care of my family, if that included school work, therapy, or just providing a fun, safe environment where kids can be kids. I have about 3 years of experience as a nanny (not through a...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Oh my goodness, Juliana is one of my favorite care givers I have ever had for my little ones. She's super fun and puts my kiddos first. We love her"

Mary 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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Deborah V.


Pittsford, NY

$35/hr20 yrs exp

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 both public & private schools. Most recently, I was responsible for the care of two children in their home for over 10 years! I was a...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Admittedly, I just hired Deborah- but after a lengthy phone conversation, I could tell that she was a fit as her experience and diverse background was impressive. As we get to know each other, I am confident she will be putting my kids first. I am the type of...

Jenny L.

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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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Natalie P.


Pittsford, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am the middle child of 5 daughters and have spent many years babysitting for my parents, relatives, church, and neighbors. During college at Geneseo as an English major and Asian studies minor, I nannied for several different families. My long term positions have been post college in fairport. I am used to long hours...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Natalie has nannied for us for about 9 months until we moved out of state. Natalie is very good with our two boys. They both really enjoy spending time with her. She takes the time to come up with creative adventures for them to keep them engaged and busy. Our...

Sara H.

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Dominique D.


Rochester, NY

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Health Care Aide / Special Needs

Hello I have had some professional as well as personal experience talking care of the elderly within the private home settling and nursing home. I am in the process of going back to school to achieve my nursing degree to become more proficient in the health care field. I have also been in the field with assisting individuals...
Dominique can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Macedon, NY

Abby R.

5.0

Abby was eager to assist us and was very supportive with the help we needed with my father. I would recommend Abby for care with a loved one

- Anne N.

Melissa F.

5.0

Melissa was a nanny for my two kids. Our kids are older now so we no longer need nanny support. We highly recommend her!! She took them on day trips and planned fun things with them. They both have such fun memories of their time with her and I am grateful for all her help. We would highly...

- Care member

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.

Carolina J.

5.0

I hired Carolina to help care for my 85 year old mother. I am very happy with the care she gives my mom, she is very attentive to her needs. I was sad for us but happy for her when she decided to go back to school but she would still help out with mom some week nights and weekends if we needed her.

- Cindy G.

Abigail G.

5.0

Abigail helped me last minute and she arrived on time! My daughter was happy in her presence and felt very comfortable with her! My 2 year old was safe and well cared for when I returned. I'd definitely use Abigail again! Highly recommend. Thanks again Abigail!

- Rebecca P.

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