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120 special needs caregivers are listed in Rochester, NY

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Rochester, NY

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Sandra S.


Rochester, NY

$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Assistance/household Management/ Childcare/eldercare

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a full breadth of experience in the health care industry. Nanny experience with infant/toddler/adolescent stages of cognitive, emotional, and physical development. I have worked with special needs children and young adults. Additionally, my responsibilities included household management, meal preparation, laundry and...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katherine L.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a 29-year-old with a passion for kids! I'm currently have an Associates degree in Childhood Education and am back at SUNY Geneseo to finish my Bachelors in Teaching Students with Disabilities K-12. I spent five years at Monroe #1 BOCES working with kids who have a variety of special needs, 1 year as a general...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kapri J.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am the second oldest of 4. I have cared for my younger siblings and ran our household when our parents had to work or social engagements. I have a number of years as a caregiver for the elderly and individuals with special needs.
Kapri can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Dominique D.


Rochester, NY

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Health Care Aide / Special Needs

Hello I have had some professional as well as personal experience talking care of the elderly within the private home settling and nursing home. I am in the process of going back to school to achieve my nursing degree to become more proficient in the health care field. I have also been in the field with assisting individuals...
Dominique can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Asunta A.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and have been working in the nursing field for 23years. I have a great deal of compassion and ample experience working with the elderly and special needs pediatrics. I am also currently in the process of continuing my nursing education.
Asunta can also help with: Errands, personal care, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Carly S.


Rochester, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(8)

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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.

Caitlin D.


Rochester, NY

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Smile Creator!!

Hi there! My name is Caitlin D. I am 22 years old and I have about 3 years of experience. I am very outgoing and have a lot of love to share with others. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I enjoy assisting children with school work and tasks they may need help with. I love to sing, dance and bake! I have experience...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caitlin is a very kind loving compassionate person. Whatever task in life she takes on she always completes it. She has a heart of gold"

Steven D.

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Parnella K.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

I previously worked as a Teacher aide 1 at Mary Cariola children's center for a little over 2 years. I currently hold a position at School of Holy childhood were I am a Teacher assistant. I've been here for almost 2 years. I have worked with a variety of student, from medically fragile to high behaviors. I am very patient,...

Rita U.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Help Aailable

I have always had a motor coordination problem. I know what it is liked to be viewed and treated differently. For this reason, I have a special understanding of those with handicaps of any kind. Many years ago, I worked with multiply handicapped children in a group home run by Mary Cariola. Most of the kids had CP, and were...

Kamilah L.


Rochester, NY

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Dependable Trustworthy Home Care Provider Over 15 Years. Housekeeping shopping cooking companionship.

Maureen W.


Rochester, NY

$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Maureen, a current School Counseling grad student at University of Rochester, with a specialization in disability. With years of experience supporting children in a range of settings, I provide individualized, nurturing care tailored to each child's unique needs. I'm trained in social-emotional learning and crisis...

Jessandra B.


Rochester, NY

$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jessandra , and I am an occupational therapy student passionate about supporting individuals of all ages. Through my OT education and hands-on experience, I have worked with clients with autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, sensory challenges, mobility impairments, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. My...

Carly S.


Rochester, NY

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Carly. I worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I worked with children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger's, etc. at a preschool. No mater what, everyone is the same and should be treated the same. I love seeing their faces each day with a smile on it.

Danetta W.


Rochester, NY

$16-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and G Tubes. I can assist with medications, pill form or injections. I am trained to use many assistive devices. I have worked closely with PT, OT and speech therapy for 10 yrs and can assist with any needs that pertains to those programs.

Sarasha G.


Rochester, NY

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Patient And Empathic

I am very empathetic to all care needs. I am looking forward to be an aid of assistance to a family in need of care.

Alexis G.


Rochester, NY

$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience with children ranging from the ages of two months to 10 years. In addition, I have experience with special needs young adults. I plan nutritional meals for lunch and dinner. This comes from my love for cooking. I always make sure there are activities that each kid likes to do. I love pets and enjoy...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Parnella K.


Rochester, NY

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Parnella I am 28 years old. My husband and I have a 6-year-old son who will be entering the 2nd grade this fall. I worked with children for 10 years, providing care/ instruction for special needs individuals. I currently hold a position were I am a Teacher assistant and I was a substitute teacher this year. I've...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Grace B.


Rochester, NY

$12-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, And Exciting Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Grace and I recently graduated from Kent State University with a bachelors in Speech Pathology and Audiology, with a minor in autism spectrum disorders. I have experience working with infants and toddlers, 0-2 years old, as well as children ages 3-10. I have worked as a crib room assistant at a church while I was...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Jenna V.


Rochester, NY

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

I am a creative, compassionate, and patient caregiver who strives to bring joy and empowerment to families that allow me to. I am also a social justice educator and am passionate about reproductive and environmental justice. My experience working with and teaching children is definitely comprehensive. For three summers, I...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Joshua S.


Rochester, NY

$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience With A Heart Of Gold

My name is Josh and I have spent the last 15 years in healthcare I worked at Highland Hospital as well as Strong Memorial Hospital I did a home care hospice for both my grandfather and my grandmother that had an Alzheimer's and dementia I have experience with seniors young adults pediatrics as well as folks with special needs I...
Joshua can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Rochester, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 120 listed special needs caregivers.