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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Penfield, NY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Penfield, NY

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Traci L.


Penfield, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

3.7

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative, responsible, individual with 4 years of care giving experience, as well as being a Mother of 2 young adults, ages 19 and 21. I successfully maintain a safe environment for children while providing fun, imaginative, yet educational activities for children of all ages. I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing...
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Traci is currently working for my family and she has been excellent. My children love spending time with her and I know my kids are in great hands."

Deborah S.

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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 Morgan, I am 18 and a nanny to an 8-year-old with autism, I've learned many techniques from him and how to handle different situations. I always research special needs care and how to do my best to make someone feel cared for and comfortable.
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Luis R.


Penfield, NY

$16-21/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.
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King L.


Penfield, NY

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I like caring for people with special needs because it's an experience and connection that's based on honesty and respect between a person supported and a care giver. I'm looking for a job that pays well according to the level of care that is expected as well as a job in which I feel like I'm getting to know a person and form...
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mia K.


Penfield, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

As an aspiring school counselor who is currently in a grad school program, my passion for working with children is strong and I genuinely love working with them. I grew up babysitting younger children in the family as well as outside. I have worked in a pool setting teaching young children starting from 6 months on water safety...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

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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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, 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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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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Natalie helped took care of both of our kids on several occasions when our nanny was out sick. She was able to care for them in addition to her to usual children. She was always pleasant and a joy to work with"

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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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Stephanie R.


Rochester, NY

$16-17/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 I have worked with Stephanie for three years. I have had her as a short term caregiver for when I come to Rochester over the holidays. Stephanie has been extremely dependable and punctual. She has demonstrated flexibility with my scheduling needs. I am a...

Ellen R.

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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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra was great with my baby. She was quick to respond to me during the hiring process, she had an excellent reference, and she showed up on time. Alexandra was friendly and very responsible, and she got the baby to sleep well in an unfamiliar environment very...

Sara A.

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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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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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley watches my two kids. She is so great with them my kids love her and she works around my schedule. She taught my 2 yr. old son how to count to 11 and now he is starting to learn his ABC's all thanks to her!"

Emily C.

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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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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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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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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Penfield, NY

Traci L.

5.0

I had the opportunity to hire Traci in 2013, when I was in need of childcare for my daughter. Having Traci in my daughter's life, as well as mine, was a blessing. She was amazing to my daughter. She provided her a safe but fun environment. I was able to go to work and not worry about the care that...

- Jen O.

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.

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.

Natalie P.

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 youngest was not in school yet but she...

- Sara H.

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.

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