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Dotty C.


Mexico, NY

$15-25/hr

LPN Graduate, 2020 With Much Experience With Children, Including Developmental Disabilities.

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I'm an LPN graduate, 2020, currently studying for my NCLEX! I'd prefer part time, but I'm not opposed to a couple 12-hr. shifts. Due to Covid-19, I'd prefer to be with the same client, so as to limit exposure for my client. A little about my background: I have 19 years experience as a Teacher's Aide, Tutor, and Teaching...
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Sarah G.


Fulton, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Personal Care Aid Jobs

4.6

(10)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of seniors for the past 20 years as a private hire caretaker. I am gentle, kind loving, and patient. I believe in treating your loved one the way I would want mine treated. I am experienced in respite and hospice care as well as wound care special needs care and end of life care. I am also comfortable...
Sarah can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Sarah is amazing. She cared for my 97 year old father and is extremely dependable. She helped me with various care tasks. Sarah is a caring and would keep me well informed of any issues with his health. I highly recommend Sarah for senior care."

Anthony P.

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Maria P.


Oswego, NY

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Playful Sitter

My name is Maria, I am 20 years old, and have 7+ years of experience. I worked at a kids summer camp for 4 years, and 3 years with special needs. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Arts and Crafts, basic housekeeping. I love art, music, and soccer, and love sharing those passions when I can.
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha F.


Fulton, NY

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Great With Kids At Any Age. Great Experience With Babysitting. Very Responsible.

I am a single mother to a 5-year-old with special needs. I have 6+ years experience with paid cleaning and almost 3 years as a housekeeper. I work full time but am looking for extra work and to help those that don't have the time to clean or need a babysitter. I am also dependable and reliable. Looking in the Oswego area only.
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Emma M.


Oswego, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting since 2020. I have babysat kids ranging from ages 1-12. I also have experience with special needs children. I am currently a student at SUNY Oswego, studying Business Administration. I love being creative, playing, and having fun with the children I watch. I am very responsible, time-oriented, and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Cassie and I would love to come help you and your family. I understand it can be hard working with special needs. But I enjoy helping people, so anything your family member may need. I can do for them. Keeping them happy is my main goal
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Amber L.


Oswego, NY

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Protector Of The Tiny Humans

My mom owned a daycare for 18 years and taught me everything I know. I also have my associates degree in early childhood education. I was a preschool teacher for 4 years and have worked with ages from newborn to 13 years old and with special needs and hard of hearing children. I really love doing arts & crafts, playing outside...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Rebecca E.


Parish, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I currently hold a NYS LPN as well as NPI. I have 3 years experience in Inpatient Mental Health as well as extensive dementia, mood disorders, diabetic care, cardiac care, medication administration, crises intervention etc over 10 years. I am dependable, caring, detail oriented and have a good sense of humor. I will provide...
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Courtney H.


Fulton, NY

$16-18/hr5 yrs exp

Been caring for individuals with special needs since early high school. I started volunteering in our schools classrooms which then turned into daily babysitting for one of the students. She needed total care, was in a wheelchair and used electronics for small communication. I absolutely fell in love with special needs after...
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Madison C.


Oswego, NY

$18-44/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter That Will Care For Your Children Like They Are My Own And Create A Fun And Safe Time.

Hello! My name is Madison, I am 24. I have always babysat through my life whether is family or family friends children. I'd love to baby sit/ nanny! I have worked as a Subsitute teacher which allowed me to really navigate working with children (Pre-K - 12). I handle classroom settings of 12 plus children and deal with...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi! My name is Destiny. I'm looking for extra work aside from my part time respite/com aide I work with already. My hours are flexible with that and in general. I'm a 22-year-old mom of two little boys (2 and 5 months) , I've had a major career change the last few years , I went from running retail stores and was a manager of...

Barbara P.


Fulton, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

LPN With Many Years Of Experience

I have done home care for the past 18 years and have cared for the elderly, special needs children and adults along people with dementia, ALS and autism.
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Lillian N.


Oswego, NY

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 30 yrs experience working with special needs individuals at upstate Cerebral Palsy. I have excellent reviews and am extremely reliable and available.
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Shana S.


Phoenix, NY

$15-17/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large family of five in Michigan. I love children and enjoy doing trips to the zoo, museum, and of course heading to the park. I have two BAs in history and political science, I have a 17-year-old special needs child, a 2-year-old, and a 6-month-old- with that I understand how much it means to know that your child...
Shana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shana is funny and intelligent. She has watched my two children multiple times and I love the chance to have her come over. If you're contemplating having her watch your little ones, go for it. You couldn't pick a better nanny. "

Eric S.

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Julianna B.


Clay, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Julianna

I am currently a graduate student at Syracuse University receiving my Masters Degree in Education. I have been babysitting for 10+ years, have been a nanny for multiple children for 2 years, taught pre school for 1 year and have a younger sister with Down Syndrome so I am also very comfortable with children with special needs. I...
Julianna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Aubrianna R.


Phoenix, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a Masters of Social Work student at Syracuse University. I was employed at the YMCA in the day care facility - primetime, where I worked with kiddos 6 weeks and up. I also worked at daycare facility called GEM Childcare at 13135 which held summer and after school care for ages 5-12. For the past few years I have been a...
Aubrianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mercedes L.


Brewerton, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Mercedes! I love working with children! I have worked with all ages, toddler to teen! I was a youth advocate and a 1:1 aide for children with behaviors and special needs! I am patient, caring, and kind! If that's not enough I am educated and enjoy educating the youth! I am grateful for you considering me as a caregiver...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kayla J.


Williamstown, NY

$21/hr

Home Health Aide. CNA

I haven't had a specific job helping those with special needs, but I have twin 6-year-old sons with ASD Level 3, and throughout the 10 years I have worked in Nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, I've taken care of multiple people with different special needs. I'm a very caring, respectful person. Hope to hear from you soon....

Kailey B.


Clay, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/companion/babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a BS in psychology- child life specialist and most of my jobs have been with children, tweens and teens. I have schooling, training and 7 years experience working with children and young adults with special needs. In addition I have classroom and tutoring experience and can help with online learning and/or...
Kailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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