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Special needs caregivers in Shortsville, NY

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Heather P.


Canandaigua, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and I LOVE to play with a purpose!! I have 10+ years working around ARC Ontario as the Respite Supervisor and for Community Habilitation.
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Terri U.


Victor, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

I Understand.I Have A Son With Autism

Hello! I have a son with developmental disabilities/autism. I know how difficult it can be to find a reliable, experienced person to provide care and support for a loved one. I consider myself , honest reliable, kind, caring and supportive. I am an active, mother of 3 children, I have 2 dogs and a cat... I absolutely being...
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Rhonda M.


Ontario, NY

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Fun Nanny Seeking Full / Part Time Job. Excellent References.

5.0

(7)

I have many years of experience and excellent references. I'm reliable, fun and caring. I've worked with children ages newborn to teenagers. I have special needs experience as well. I was with my last nanny family for 5 years and 8 years with family before them (both with 4 children)I would love to speak with you and fill you in...
Rhonda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rhonda has been a nanny with our family for 5 years. She is the most reliable person I have ever worked with. She is always on time and ready to start the day as soon as she arrives. Our 4 kids absolutely adore her!! Rhonda comes up with a variety of activities...

Debbie W.

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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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Rachel G.


Webster, NY

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Entertaining Babysitter/Nanny That Is Comfortable With Even The Most Active Kids!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing , very friendly, having a lot of patience and especially caring! I like working with kids because every Kid is different. I learn something new when caring for them ! kids are brilliant in their own unique ways ! I'm looking for a job that I can help parents with fitting their schedule...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel babysat our 16-month-old and we couldn’t be happier! She arrived on time and has such a warm presence that our baby boy took to her immediately. She definitely has the experience and personality we want in a sitter. We look forward to hiring Rachel again! "

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"REN is the consummate professional! She is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She is very engaged with play, simultaneously nurturing the needs of my son. Her communication and reliability is top tier. She’s a gem, and I’m happy we found one another. "

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Deborah V.


Pittsford, NY

$35/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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$16-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Leah and I would love to work with your child. I worked in a 12:1:1 classroom for a school year, and that's where I decided I wanted to become a lead teacher. The student I worked with was non-verbal and autistic. I learned how to use an AAC device to communicate with him, and I got a lot of training on...
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
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...

Sara H.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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! "

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Traci L.


Penfield, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Jen O.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...

Sam L.

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Wendy C.


Rushville, NY

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter From Rushville Able To Come To Your Home!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I a mother and Aunt who loves children and wants them to be safe and happy. I have been a Sunday school teacher and worked with special needs children at Roosevelt Children's Center in Newark, NY where I was a one on one aide to two children.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Likando M.


Rochester, NY

$17-23/hr9 yrs exp

I am a resident care aide/ med tech I have been a caregiver for 9 years I have experience with working with people with developmental disabilities, I worked for lifetime assistance as a Direct Support Profession I worked there for about 4 years. I also have experience working with seniors I currently work in assisted living as a...
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Alyssa P.


Williamson, NY

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Young Nanny With Over 10 Years Of Experience Looking For Full Time Job

Hi there! I have over 15 years of experience in childcare. I have 8 younger cousins I have helped care for as young children and I also a mother to an awesome 11-year-old, 20-month-old, and a bonus mom to a 13-year-old. I have experience with special needs children and multiples. I love to play and interact with the children I...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madi H.


Webster, NY

$16-20/hr

Special needs caregiver

Hi! My name is Madi. I've always been interested in caring for others and have a passion for equality and inclusion.
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Chelsea D.


Lyons, NY

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

I worked for Ontario ARC as a skills instructor and med tech, and also at Hillside Children's Center as a Youth care professional.
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Kayla M.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla. I have two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I had an internship in Early Intervention, working with children ages 0-4 that had special needs. Post graduation I worked in ABA therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum. I now work as a Care...
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Jefferson L.


Lima, NY

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With References

Hello, my name is Jefferson and I have been a caregiver for 7 years. I have had experience with all age groups from child to senior aged. I have special needs care experience, respite care, community habilitation experience and hospice experience.
Jefferson can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, respite care, light cleaning & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Shortsville, NY

Rhonda M.

5.0

Rhonda was a nanny with us for 5 years. She is awesome! She is the most reliable person I have ever worked with. She is flexible with the working schedule if necessary. She keeps the children on a schedule which was always important for us. She is always on time and ready for the day as soon as she...

- Debra W.

Ashley S.

5.0

From day 1, she has been a part of our family. My kids adore her as do I. She understands the relationship a mother has with her kids and she enhances that. If I am having a bad day, she would make sure I get extra hugs from them at the end of the day. She will never hesitate to keep me posted on...

- Michelle P.

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel watched our 2 younger sons on a Saturday night and they had a blast! She was respectful of our wishes, timely, and communicated well.

- Nathaniel B.

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.

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.

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