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123 special needs caregivers are listed in Rochester, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Rochester, NY

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Carolina J.


Rochester, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Caring, Sweet, And Fun-loving

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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...
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Lakiescha J.


Rochester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced LPN

I am a compassionate nurse with 20 years experience as a LPN. I have 23 years experience caring for geriatric clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, TBI, and CVA's. I have 7 years pediatric experience. I am very competent with trachs, vents, G-tubes, J-tubes, medication admin/reminders, care of colostomy and urostomy. I am Medicaid...
My family has done foster care for 14 years and has been a specialized home, meaning that children of all capacities have lived in my home. Additionally, I have worked at a special needs sleep away camp during the summers and babysat for two boys who had autism throughout a few summers. This, along with my education in...
Hi! I'm Taylor! I'm a senior psychology student at St. John fisher! I will be graduating this December with a BS in psychology. I currently work at autism learning partners, doing ABA therapy.
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Reajanae B.


Rochester, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have work with people with mental illness, behavioral problems. I am also cna certified CPR and first aid as well
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Zoe W.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am currently a music therapist working with children in schools with multiple disabilities to support their IEP goals. I also work in a clinic with adults with disabilities to give music therapy and music lessons. I have experience as a teacher aide, supporting students with special needs and varying disabilities with their...
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Loletha G.


Rochester, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loletha G. Home Health Aide

I have been working in the health care field for over 20 years. I have worked with infant paraplegics and brain injury patients dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I've worked in the field for so long because I like working with different people because you learn something different everyday and I know I make a difference in...
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Kyara W.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

With a deep commitment to celebrating and respecting each person's unique qualities, I bring compassion and empathy to my work as a special needs caregiver. I believe in honoring every individual with dignity, focusing on who they are beyond any condition, and tailoring care to meet their personal goals. As an innovative...
Working with kids especially special need kids brings joy I'm a mother of 3 and it's truly a blessing to help other as I care for my children.
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Krystal R.


Rochester, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

My name is Krystal and I love working with people I get along well with others and do my job to the best of my ability I have two girls and love spending time with others any more questions feel free to inbox
I'm a speech-language pathologist with education in many special needs populations. I love helping people communicate and live their lives to the fullest extent possible!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi friends , my name is Amanda ! I would love to be able to help others through care. com. It's my passion working with others and working in the health field, I have worked at hospitals , nursing homes and some home health care agencies for 11 years now . I was a home health aide, a certified nursing assistant and a...
Hi! My name is Abigail! I am currently taking classes at West Chester University majoring in Special Education. I have had babysitting experience for about 5 years, and I also have two younger sisters that I have grown up supporting and taking care of. In edition to that, I have worked at schools, summer camps, and after school...
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Juanita H.


Rochester, NY

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

I am a compassionate and certified home health aide with a wealth of experience in providing exceptional care for individuals in need. I am adept at assisting with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, range of motion exercises, and providing companionship. Additionally, I am skilled in meal preparation and...
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Charles P.


Rochester, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Charles P An Enthusiastic Helper

Hello! I am a parent to a toddler, and an enthused caregiver that takes helping others seriously. I have 8 years of experience in group homes and program development sites for people with developmental disabilities. I also have 10+ years' experience working with children at my mother's daycare. I currently work as a Youth...
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Andrea T.


Rochester, NY

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

*Caregiver With 22+years Of Experience*

I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing and dedicated. I started caring for people with special needs when I was 19 years old. I knew that was the career that I wanted and it has become more than my career, it has become my passion. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and my two rescue dogs. I enjoy...
Hi I have been a Care. com member since 2014. My first position was caring for a 23 yr old mentally handicapped, somewhat high functioning mother and her 2-week-old baby. I basically helped, taught mom how to care for her baby. My second position working with the challenged population was with a 47-year-old man who had a brain...
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Sharon S.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

I have worked in a middle school life skills classroom, as a teacher aide and a teaching assistant, for the last 9 years. Prior to that, I was a substitute teacher in GA and worked primarily with special needs students in elementary school. I am patient and experienced and always attentive to the children in my care, as well as...
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Abby R.


Rochester, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate In Home Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years of experience both through an agency and in my own personal life having a little brother with down syndrome. I love enhancing the lives of others and making a difference.
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Alison R.


Rochester, NY

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny/Tutor With Experience With Kid With Special Needs

I have just over 10 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages as well as over 10 years of experience with people with disabilities including autism, down syndrome, mood and behavioral disorders, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and a few others. My most recent experience has been in an Early Intervention classroom...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ratings for Rochester, NY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Rochester, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 70 reviews of the 123 listed special needs caregivers.