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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Penfield, NY

The average rate is $19/hr as of July 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Penfield, NY

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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...
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Luis R.


Penfield, NY

$14-21/hr8 yrs exp

I've been working with young children and toddlers for 8 years, and have loved every second of it! I am in the process of completing my Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, and am looking for summer employment- possibly more! I am available all hours except for a few flexible hours a week that I babysit another family.
I am a certified Home Health Aide. I also have experience in this field for the past 9+ years. Taking care of the elderly. I have also worked with individuals with developmental disabilities. Am compassionate, responsible and reliable.
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Luis R.


Penfield, NY

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Interactive And Experienced Caretaker

My name is Luis and I have been working with children for 10 years now and am currently working as a bilingual teacher assistant in the Rochester city school district. I am patient, calm when facing challenging behaviors, and fun! I have previously worked as a lead preschool teacher in a daycare, as a teacher's assistant in a...
Luis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Cassie M.


Penfield, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher

Part-time Caregiver Available. Hi. I'm a certified special education teacher. I currently teach 3-5 grade in the city. I am fun , energetic , and creative. My experience with children includes many years of babysitting, tutoring , teaching and camp experience. I have a masters in education , a nys teaching certification , and...
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Twanna L.


Rochester, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Cna/ Home Health Aide /special Needs Aide And Hospice Looking For Full Or Part Time Work

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a certified nursing assistant for over 20 years. I love taking care of people. This my passion. I am very hard working, caring , kind and compassionate to all my clients. I have work as a home health aide, patient care tech and a hospice aide. I will do my very best to take care of your love ones. I have a lot of...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Twanna is a wonderful caregiver. Kind, personable, caring, and compassionate. She brings joy to others. I would highly recommend her!"

Scott M.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Tanya C.

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Amanda P.


Rochester, NY

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Helper!

I have worked with a child with a genetic disorder who has no speech, mobility concerns and trouble eating and bathing for 3 years. I am getting my masters in school psychology. I was also a worker at the Villa of hope years back who worked with some kids who had a disability. Then I worked in social work for years and had...
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Marilyn P.


East Rochester, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

PT Weekdays, Personal Assistant, Meal Prep, Errands, Whatever Is Needed To Assist At Home Or At Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years as Executive Assistant to an Executive Vice President in a fast paced environment. During business hours, I managed her calendar, acted on her behalf while on extensive business travel, coordinated travel and ground for her and several others to include the CEO. In addition, on a personal level, I planned...
5.0
"Marylin is a hard worker and very versatile. She helped us with light yard work and odd jobs around the house"

Ernest P.

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Ada-osha B.


Webster, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Osha is fantastic. We had an opening for a short-term nanny in late summer of 2023 and as soon as we met her, we knew that she would be a perfect fit. She is fun, creative, super knowledgeable, and she takes the time to really listen to kids as the people that they...

Mara N.

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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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Rhonda M.


Ontario, NY

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Fun Nanny Seeking Full / Part Time Job. Excellent References.

I have many years of experience and excellent references. I'm reliable, fun and caring. I've worked with children ages newborn to teenagers. I have special needs experience as well. I was with my last nanny family for 5 years and 8 years with family before them (both with 4 children)I would love to speak with you and fill you in...
Rhonda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rhonda is an amazing, responsible, energetic and caring nanny. She especially loves animals! She values outdoor play and a healthy lifestyle. She became a trusted friend. I truly missed her when my children no longer needed a nanny. I highly recommend her!"

Tina P.

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Carly S.


Rochester, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

I am passionate when it comes to working with children. I love teaching children new things. I am very caring loving hard working outgoing person. I will do arts and crafts, build forts, dance, sing, play board games. There is never a dull moment. Working with kids is my pride and joy. They always put a smile on my face. They...
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Carly is simply the best Nanny/Babysitter around. If she didn't already have an amazing family that she adores full time, I would snap her up full time in less than a heartbeat. She is great."

Jennifer W.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kama has cared for my 10 month old daughter since she was 2 months old. She's attentive and is always able to figure out what my daughter needs. Kama is nurturing, fun, trustworthy, and reliable. My daughter loves Kama and I am always confident that Kama will...

Erin W.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very patient. She is very joyful and can make a way out of no way. She has awesome ideas that engages children's attention and children tend to fall in love with her! She has an excellent personality and was a pleasure to work with. "

Angela A.

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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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Amanda J.


Webster, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for the town of Webster at there 4th and 5th grade summer camp for 7 years. My first year I was with the inclusion camp( kids with special needs). 2 years ago I was promoted to director of that camp. For the past 2 years I have also been the director of the before and after school program. I have completed 3 years...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda was our full time nanny for our children for 4 1/2 years and became a part of our family. She is kind, creative, loving, fun, reliable and inventive. She was like a second mother to our kids in all of the best ways, adapting with them through the years that...

Mara N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Penfield, NY

Twanna L.

5.0

Twanna is a wonderful caregiver. Kind, personable, caring, and compassionate. She brings joy to others. I would highly recommend her!

- Scott M.

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.

Marilyn P.

5.0

Marylin is a hard worker and very versatile. She helped us with light yard work and odd jobs around the house

- Ernest P.

Ada-osha B.

5.0

Osha is fantastic. We had an opening for a short-term nanny in late summer of 2023 and as soon as we met her, we knew that she would be a perfect fit. She is fun, creative, super knowledgeable, and she takes the time to really listen to kids as the people that they are. Our kids loved her right out...

- Mara N.

Rhonda M.

5.0

Rhonda was a nanny with us for 5 years. She is awesome! She is the most reliable person I have ever worked with. She is flexible with the working schedule if necessary. She keeps the children on a schedule which was always important for us. She is always on time and ready for the day as soon as she...

- Debra W.

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