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Special needs caregivers in Shortsville, NY

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Denise R.


Shortsville, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I started many years ago with ARC and moved to senior care. I'm a plethora of experience and what I don't know, I'm happy learn. I just love helping people. I love what I do.
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Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$14-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Mr

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have seven years of babysitting experience from ages newborn to 13. I have medical experience and am comfortable caring for children with special needs.
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!"

Angelina W.

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Holly A.


Canandaigua, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

I worked as a TSS for over 8 yrs. I helped with anger management, listening skills, helped parents learn different approaches to communicating and discipline. I worked on building the child's trust along with the family. Many of my clients were on the spectrum. I also have experience working with adults who had disabilities in a...
5.0
"Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services. "

Suzanne M.

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Bridget H.


Canandaigua, NY

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Bridget and I'm a 21 y/o college student living in Farmington NY. I have been working with kids on and off for 9 years and have experience with special needs and extremely high energy children. I'm passionate, bubbly, and reliable with a wonderful tract record with parents and children I have formally worked for....
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually...

Lea N.

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Calya P.


Canandaigua, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Music & Nature Loving Nanny/ Caretaker

I have been a caretaker in various forms throughout my life . Working as a teachers aide in special needs classrooms, nannying and currently as a mother of a 3. 5-year-old. I have completed a certificate in Herbal Medicine at Heart stone herbal school, and worked for SPRINGBROOK developmental disability services as a community...
Calya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability."

Kathy S.

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Briana H.


Newark, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years experience watching young children, starting when I was at the age of 11. Now, I am a certified teacher and have taught 5th grade for 9 years! I have experience working with children with special needs in both the school and babysitting atmosphere. I currently have a very active 5-year-old daughter, spirited...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan B.


Clifton Springs, NY

$14-25/hr

Patient Mature Young Woman Ready To Help!

I'd describe my personality as caring patient mature I like caring for seniors because they have lived a long life and are full experience and should not have to sacrifice there basic needs of living just because they are older everyone deserves basic human rights I'm looking for a job that allows me to help someone in need...
Megan can also help with: Home modification, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Michelle C.


Farmington, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Three

Being a mom as well as a nurse for special needs children for 13 years I have been a NURSE in the nursing field for over 2 decades makes me more then Qualified, miss the younger years with so much more love and energy to give! I'm ready to help OTHERS in helping to take care of their babies part time as needed.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Home Care Assistant With Experience In Special Education

I currently work for Newark education center as a teachers aide assisting students with disabilities. Also as an in home aide for a young man assisting him with daily tasks.
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Regina R.


Macedon, NY

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Children Babysitter

Hi im Regina , ive been working with children from newborn until 17yrs of age I have expo in special needs children . Those thats bery active . I love what I do .
Regina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily V.


Canandaigua, NY

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

A Little About Myself

Hello! My name is Emily, I'm certified with two different agencies for self direct support work, Heritage Christian Services and Epilepsy Pralid. I have been doing this type of work since 2020 and love being able to help out others and try to make a difference in day to day activities. I have experience working with people that...
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Courtney A.


Farmington, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Courtney. I am a certified life coach and owner of ND Minds ROC where I work with fellow neurodivergents, like myself, and their families with executive functioning and a multitude of other supports. I have over 15+ years of experience working in the human services field, including special education and 31...
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Renee W.


Palmyra, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I am CPR certified, a nationally certified EMT, and I have been a medic in the Air National Guard for the past six years. I was a CNA that worked with dementia patients, patients on hospice, and patients with behavioral issues from 2016 to 2019. Most recently I have worked as an ER tech while pursuing my prerequisites to be able...
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Kayla R.


Macedon, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a college sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder & I've been babysitting since I was 13. I have completed my red cross training. I adore working with children and have lots of experience working with special needs children.
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Jaime S.


Farmington, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I am employed at the Canandaigua Middle School. I work as a 2 on 1 Aide with 7th grade special needs students. I find this type of work rewarding because I enjoy seeing the progress and accomplishments that the students make. I remind the kids that they can do anything they set their mind to.
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Laurie G.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available/flexible With Hours

Hi my name is Laurie. I have experience working with the brain injury population as well as all areas of disabilities including mental health. I have my own private duty business called Finger lakes Home care coordinator and a DBA listed in Ontario co. for that business. I have over 20 years experience in homecare and case...
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Monica A.


Palmyra, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have several years of experience working with adults with IDD. I am currently an Employment Specialist and I provide supports to individuals to help them obtain and/or maintain employment. I have been providing Employment Services for about 2 years between a couple different agencies. I also have experience as a DSP (Direct...
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Maxine B.


Macedon, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! I am a current teacher's aide at Mary Cariola Center. My experience is mostly with preschoolers with complex needs, but I also have experience with adults with ASD and down syndrome!
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Jaime S.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For 20 years, I worked in the restaurant business. I decided it was time for a career change. I am currently employed at a local school district. I work with Special Needs students that range from the Autism Spectrum to basic learning disabilities. If your looking for a honest, caring, reliable, punctual and hardworking...
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sydney G.


Palmyra, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have always have had a passion for teaching and knew it was the career I wanted to pursue. In High School I did a program called TIES (Together Including Every Student) which allowed me to accompany different kids in the school district to different school events. This experience is the thing that showed me I wanted to spend...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Shortsville, NY

Grace D.

5.0

Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!

- Angelina W.

Holly A.

5.0

Holly is an extremely good worker. She was very professional with her families she provided services too. Holly is very dependable and caring. She is very knowledgeable with working with children with special needs. You will be happy with her services.

- Suzanne M.

Bridget H.

5.0

She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually gets giddy when I tell him she's...

- Lea N.

Calya P.

5.0

She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability.

- Kathy S.

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