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Susan S.


Rush, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs And Regular Babysitter

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I have many years of working with children of all ages and all cognitive levels of abilities. I worked for NYC Department of Education as an educator/special educator. I was a full-time babysitter for a 2-year-old girl with Aicardi syndrome for two years and a live in babysitter for her brother for almost 7 years. . l have now...
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Samantha S.


Rush, NY

$28-50/hr11 yrs exp

I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old. I started babysitting on the weekends and over summers. I then volunteered at summer camps throughout high school which led me to get a degree in human development. It was my dream to continue working with kids with all different needs. I have held jobs working with kids of...
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Susan S.


Rush, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have ended my child care job in Brooklyn, New York at the end of this past June and moved out to Rush, NY in September. I was hired for the past school year and two previous years before with the same child. Before this position, I had taken care of a special needs baby for two years, eventually feeding her with a feeding...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Special Needs Care

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Melody S.


Rochester, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Former Community Habilitation Specialist

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Buffalo Road Respite program for autistic teens and I have worked in Com Hab and in group homes for adults with disabilities through Heritage Christian Services and People, Inc. I have also served for several years at Hillside Family of Agencies as a Youth Peer Specialist and as a Skillbuilder working with...
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Deborah V.


Pittsford, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(5)

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:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"*****This review has been posted on behalf of Lia D.***** I have employed Deborah over many years to care for my sons. One of my sons has a disability, and she is amazingly patient with him. She is trustworthy, dependable, and reliable. She is a loving...

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India M.


Rochester, NY

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Experienced Loveing Hardworking Great Support System Care Giver !!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm certified in CPR and SCIP plus many more I also was a Community Habilitatior at epilepsy pralid and I been in nursing homes to private care to group homes I currently work at a Demetria / Alzheimer's nursing home I love my residents they are my family !!! I pay attention to details and recognize changes in them rather...
5.0
"India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC"

Dakota P.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan was the best sitter we have ever had! My kids loved her, she met and exceeded all of our expectations!!"

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Erika H.


Rochester, NY

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a Rochester transplant and I taught elementary school for 4 years, the last 3 being in NY in the Rush Henrietta school district (2nd and 3rd grade). I took a break to have a child who is now 10 months old. Looking for nannying/baby sitting that I can do with my 10 mo old. I have experience teaching English as a second...
5.0
"Erika is great with kids! She's honest, dependable, kind and responsible."

Lydia P.

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Riley L.


Pittsford, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Spending Time With All Kids!

I love spending time with kids! I began working as a mother's helper at around 10 years old. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny since middle school, both on the weekends and after school. I have also been a camp counselor and am trained to work with children with special needs. I'm currently a senior at Providence College...
Riley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Andrea C.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20 years experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Available for afternoons, evenings and nights for all ages.
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Andrea G.


Rochester, NY

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Focused On Well-being

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Andrea. I have my bachelors in public health and am currently in nursing school. I'm from a large family and have multiple siblings with special needs. I'm comfortable caring for all ages and am happy to work with kids who have unique needs. My goal is always to make them feel safe and secure and to help them find...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rael S.


Rochester, NY

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care Giver

Hi! My name is Rae and I have been working with children and adults with special needs for 2 years. I currently work at Heritage Christian Services providing daily assistance to those with physical and mental disabilities. Everyday I strive to help individuals meet their long and short term goals. I enjoy finding new ways to...
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Nayannah B.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hey Im Nay

Hello , My name is Nayannah I'm a fun bubbly outgoing care assistant. For the last five years I've found myself in love with the career that I have chosen. I've had many great opportunities to meet and care for those in the community who live day to day with intellectual disabilities. I've learned so much about the ones I care...
My cousin who lives in Oregon has Autism and struggles with day-to-day activities. When we visited we had a lot of fun playing basketball, going to amusement parks, etc. He has a great outlook on life and always so happy. I'd be happy to help with anybody who needs it.
I'd describe my personality as fun, helpful, responsible I like working with kids because they are always learning and growing from each new experience. I'm looking for a job that allows me to care for children in a fun and loving environment. I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I was always the relative...
Sharon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have worked supported people with developmental disabilities at Lifetime Assistance Inc. for 4 years as a direct support professional. I now work as an LPN overseeing 3 day hab sites for a total of 6 years with this population.
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Andrea G.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Focussed On Preserving Peoples Dignity

Hi! My name is Andrea. I am currently in nursing school. I'm from a large family and have multiple siblings with special needs. In addition to childcare, I have spent a few years as a caregiver for my wonderful family member suffering from Alzheimer's. I enjoy working with the elderly population and have made my career in a...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Rebecca C.


Rochester, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Rebecca! I started babysitting when I was 12. Through high school, I babysat for several families in my neighborhood. After high school, I was a full-time nanny for several years. This included before preschool/school care, crafts, activities, meal prep, light cleaning/laundry, after-school care/sports &...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rush, NY

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.

India M.

5.0

India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC

- Dakota P.

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.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan was great with my kids and they enjoyed their time with her. Even my older son, who she did not watch the day she came, said he would love to have her babysit. She went above and beyond and I will be using her again!

- Care member

Erika H.

5.0

Erika is great with kids! She's honest, dependable, kind and responsible.

- Lydia P.

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