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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With 10 years of experience, I am skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor creates a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I enjoy playing a variety of games with...
Renee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I am CPR certified, a nationally certified EMT, and I have been a medic in the Air National Guard for the past six years. I was a CNA that worked with dementia patients, patients on hospice, and patients with behavioral issues from 2016 to 2019. Most recently I have worked as an ER tech while pursuing my prerequisites to be able...
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Siobhan S.


Macedon, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with Seniors-Care won't change the information try as I may! Hi! I'm a people person! I worked as a counselor for 15 years and have 5 years of care-giver/companion experience with elderly (and Alzheimer's)/special needs patients. I'm warm, trustworthy, ethical, and l get along with everyone. I'm interested in part time...
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Beth C.


Honeoye, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Irene when I was a week post partum with my twins. We also have a 4 year old and we needed some extra hands at home till my husband was able to begin parental leave. She was a God send! She was great with my son, and also was always busy helping with...

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Ashley S.


Ontario, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Family Child Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have nearly 19 years of experience Caring for all types of children! They are all different and their needs are all different too! I am CPR and 1st aid certified. Background checks are ok! I have 6 children of my own, 2 of which are special needs! I enjoy changing things up and taking the the kids to the parks and local...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"From day 1, she has been a part of our family. My kids adore her as do I. She understands the relationship a mother has with her kids and she enhances that. If I am having a bad day, she would make sure I get extra hugs from them at the end of the day. She will...

Michelle P.

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Deborah V.


Pittsford, NY

$25-40/hr10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dawn to nanny for our ~1yo baby full time for about a year and were incredibly happy with how well she cared for our child! She was incredibly punctual, caring, responsive, experienced, and flexible. Dawn encouraged us to bring up any issues we had and...

Sam L.

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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Leah and I would love to work with your child. I worked in a 12:1:1 classroom for a school year, and that's where I decided I wanted to become a lead teacher. The student I worked with was non-verbal and autistic. I learned how to use an AAC device to communicate with him, and I got a lot of training on...
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Megan S.


Pittsford, NY

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan cared for our 5 year old son with left-hemiplegia. She was very punctual and attentive to our son. He absolutely ADORES her! We felt 100% comfortable leaving him in her care."

Kim J.

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Stacey W.


Stanley, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Honest Caregiver

I have worked in Geneva Hospital for 5 years and Clifton hospital for 6 years. I also worked for a company taking care of people in their home for 1 year. I am a CNA. I went to nursing school but have yet to sit for my boards. I am patient, kind, honest, and compassionate. I have worked on the ventilator unit at Clifton, hospice...
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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have three children of my own. I also have two years experience working with children with special needs in addition to my own son who is on the autism spectrum.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Pamela W.


Penfield, NY

$10-15/hr

Pamela W.,Special Needs Care Provider

I am a speech and language therapist in a suburban school district. I have worked there for 31 years. My experience has been with a wide variety of disability types from Down Syndrome and Autism to Cerebral Palsy and Emotional Handicaps. I am patient and caring and can usually relate to children well. I love to play, read, do...
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.
I have experience in working with individuals with special needs as well as a wide range of care. I have full-time availability. I hold a HHA(Home Health Aide) CNA(Certified Nurse Assistant) as well as an RBT (Registered Behavior Therapist) . Along with BLS/CPR certifications. I have worked as a teacher aid in a school with...
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Aaron G.


Penfield, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as adventurous, organized and empathetic I'm looking for a job that allows me to coach and motivate individuals to achieve their goals. I started working with kids when I was 20 In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors and active, but also like indoor activities like video games, table top games,...
Aaron can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kathryn T.


Ontario, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout the last 13 years, I have worked with individuals age 4-28 years old with various disabilities in multiple settings including daycare's, nannying, preschools, group homes, general education classrooms, OPWDD assessments, and special education classrooms. I am especially familiar with Autism and have some familiarity...
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Kayla M.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla. I have two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I had an internship in Early Intervention, working with children ages 0-4 that had special needs. Post graduation I worked in ABA therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum. I now work as a Care...
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Lillian C.


Geneva, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

I work with adults with disability. I assist them with their daily living. assist with laundry and cooking and administer medicine to them. I have references of needed.
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Nadine D.


Fairport, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Giving Heart

Hi I have been in the healthcare field for 30 years and enjoy an industry where I get to serve others. I also have 10 years of working with men woman and children with special needs. I also have Comm Hab Respite and Self Direction experience to.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manchester, 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.

Irene V.

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.

Ashley S.

5.0

From day 1, she has been a part of our family. My kids adore her as do I. She understands the relationship a mother has with her kids and she enhances that. If I am having a bad day, she would make sure I get extra hugs from them at the end of the day. She will never hesitate to keep me posted on...

- Michelle P.

Deborah V.

5.0

I have a son with special needs and Deborah is wonderful with him! She spends her time reading to him, creating imaginary play, dancing and involving herself in his interests. She is patient, warm and kind. She is very communicative and understands the need for children to be active. She never...

- Tanya C.

Dawn H.

5.0

We hired Dawn to nanny for our ~1yo baby full time for about a year and were incredibly happy with how well she cared for our child! She was incredibly punctual, caring, responsive, experienced, and flexible. Dawn encouraged us to bring up any issues we had and addressed them promptly. She's great...

- Sam L.

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