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Find special needs caregivers in Ontario, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ontario, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ontario, NY

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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$13-20/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, 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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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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Briana H.


Newark, NY

$15-20/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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Beatrice K.


Rochester, NY

$15-25/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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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kama is both a friend and she has watched my four daughters. She is responsible, caring and kind. Kama has a natural gift with children as she is able to intuitively understand and respond well to children. I have observed her setting boundaries and making clear...

Nikki M.

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Jahnesty J.


Rochester, NY

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children with special needs, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
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Stephanie R.


Rochester, NY

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a associates degree from MCC in Human Services. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained.
5.0
"I appreciate everything Stephanie has done for me m"

Anastasia W.

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn has been our nanny for the past 5+ years. Over this time, she has become a part of our family. She has cared for our children since they were infants. Safety has been her top priority and I have never had to worry about my kids. She has done whatever has...

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Kendyl K.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kendyl, I am 23 years old and live in the Knoxville area. I recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. I have cared for children since I was 12 years old and have had the opportunity to work with children in a variety of settings including; private in-home...
Kendyl can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kendyl babysat for our family for a few years before moving out of state. We were devastated! She was Amazing with the kids and they grew to love her so much!! She Is very reliable, trustworthy and I would highly recommend her to any family!"

Lindsay W.

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Deborah V.


Pittsford, NY

$25-40/hr10 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 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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Colleen R.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am a certified teacher (Art: birth-grade 12, Early Childhood: Birth-grade 2, and Special Education: Birth-grade 2). Currently, I work as a special education teacher but I am looking for a position for the Fall that would allow me to bring my 5-month-old with me. I have previous experience nannying newborn twins until they were...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hello! I have babysat on Care in previous years, but just recently got back on. I have babysat on Care for 2 years, and for 3 years before that. I have babysat ages 22mo-12 years, multiples, and helped with pets as well! I am an Occupational Therapist so I do have experience with children with special needs as well. I have...
Mara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Jenna! A lover of music, adventure, crafts, and all things childhood development! I'm a board-certified music therapist, with 3 years of experience working with kids with complex and special needs, CPR and first aid trained as well. I look forward to working with your family!
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Terika H.


Rochester, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children on the Autism spectrum in the past as a behavioral therapist so I do have work experience outside of being a nanny. In addition, I am willing to do facilitate an activities with your child as such as playing game, reading books, and educational activities. I believe that children's minds should always...
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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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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, responsible. I like caring for people with special needs because I am passionate about helping. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling. I started caring for people with special needs in 2022. In my spare time, I like to do photography, exercise, walk and train my dogs,...
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Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and in large group settings as well as being a Nanny during my late teen years. I have worked with special need children and can provide community or respite through Heritage. I believe in spending time with the children I care for, in encouraging learning/reading, arts and crafts, and...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi, my name is Marith! I am a recent college graduate with degrees in Psychology and Communication, and I love working with kids of all abilities! I currently work as a Teacher's Aide at the Rochester School of the Holy Childhood. I can help with many different aspects of life!
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Delaney S.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr

Experienced Caregiver

I have taken care of individuals with a wide variety of both physical and cognitive disorders for the past 8 years. I recently left the health care facility that I was with and have ventured into private duty work. I would love to talk more and answer any questions you may have
Experience working as a behavior therapist for children with autism. I have completed schooling qualifying myself to become a speech language pathologist assistant. Worked with children on speech, feeding, writing, reading, vocalizations, eye contact and increasing independence in their everyday life.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ontario, NY

Alexandra A.

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.

Audryana A.

5.0

Audryana is top notch! Loving, caring, respectful, and an A plus , stellar reliable caregiver! We are so thankful for her!

- Carey V.

Kama S.

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 trustworthy.

- Alyssa R.

Stephanie R.

5.0

Stephanie was so sweet and I highly recommend! She came early and was very professional! I needed a last minute babysitter a few hours before my event and she reached out and saved the day! It was a later shift and she did great! Thank you so much!

- Natalia L.

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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