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Special needs caregivers in Springville, NY

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Amber O.


Springville, NY

$16/hr • 5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently am a sales rep at State Farm. I used to be a social worker. I worked in group homes for almost 6 years and I recently worked as a CPS investigator for 5 years with the county. I do have a service dog that goes everywhere with me! I love children and helping people out!
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Eileen B.


Collins, NY

$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Aide

My name is Eileen. I have 14 years of working in home with those individuals with many levels of abilities. I also have experience working as a Medicaid service coordinator.
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Danielle T.


Eden, NY

$16-18/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 8+ years of babysitting experience from newborn up to teen age. I can help with schoolwork, errands, carpooling, light house keeping, and I am CPR certified. I was a college athlete so I also love to play sports and work with active children. I am graduating in May with my masters in occupational therapy, so I have some...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Dani was kind, punctual and great with our boys. Will hire again. "

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Kelly S.


Delevan, NY

$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have plenty experience with babysitting I've had many children over the years I've cared for I currently an a SDA with people inc for many years also a Personal care aide for western ny independent living I work with special needs individuals ranging in all ages please contact me
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"kelly is a great friend, she’s has helped out in many different situations i had.. always dependable when asked to help out.. Great companionship she has and very knowledgeable.. i look forward to her helping my family for many years to come."

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Kelly S.


Delevan, NY

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

PCA/HHA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

i'm currently a personal care aide and a self determination aide. I have experience with working with developmental disabilities, CP, Down syndrome individuals also. I help a child for a while whom is blind and autistic, I pick up from school. I am familiar with Brail, and ADHD, children too. many aspects of individuals i've...
5.0
"impressive individual she's well experienced in senior care,behavioral health care. special needs care, and i enjoy her being my PCA she's attentive demonstrates skills. A wonderful communication she has"

Mary S.

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Joanne P.


Orchard Park, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been watching children since I was a teenager. I am not currently working. I previously worked for Smarty Pants Childcare as an infant/toddler teacher, and for Edukids as both an infant caregiver and a toddler teacher; as well as for 2 different families, each with 4 children, ranging in age from newborn to teenager. I...
Joanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Joanne and I have been best friends since we went to middle school together. We've worked together on occasion and it's always a joy. She is totally trustworthy and dependable. She's my son's babysitter, and not only that, she's his godmother. She's a hard worker,...

Heather L.

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Theresa L.


Hamburg, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Theresa. I have a college degree in Early Childhood Education, and I've been working in the field for over 20 years. I've worked with children of various ages-newborn to teenagers. I have 10+ years of experience with infants. I currently work for a school district with middle school students. My current...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Theresa was amazing with my 8 month old girl! We were in town for a wedding weekend and needed a sitter during the wedding festivities. Theresa followed our daughter’s schedule very well and was also great with her being extra fussy particularly with teething ! She...

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Sandra H.


Orchard Park, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Of Fun And Loves A Routine

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since my teen years. Had a special needs son who has since passed away. I spent a lot of my year caring for him as he was 100% dependent on me for his care and my two daughters. I have worked as a medical ast in a doctors office for a couple years and as a school aide for over 4 years. There was a gap of...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"The only reason I didn't check all Sandra's boxes was because I didn't meet her due to my own decision to not use services until my baby is older. Sandra was quick to respond, shared all background and spoke politely."

Kelly C.

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Eleanor K.


East Aurora, NY

$16/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi! I am Ellee and I am 20 years old. I am a high school graduate and I am currently enrolled in an Occupational Therapy program. I have been babysitting outside of my home since the age of 12 and since I was 9 years old in my own home. I took the babysitting and child care certification class at my school. I have experience...
Eleanor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ellee was always a wonderful help in assisting me with my twins with special needs. Always had a positive attitude, willingness to help whenever she possibly could & my family loved having her around! She has wonderful work ethics and would be a great asset to...

Amiee F.

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Tira H.


Buffalo, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Professional CNA/ Caregiver/ Basic Life Coach

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nurse Assistant/ Phlebotomist/ Companion/ Child and Adult Caregiver. My name is Lyntira. I'm a 38 y. o. female. I've been assisting individuals for over 20 years with day to day living activities. I simply am a people pleaser and love and enjoy helping learn and grow at every stage...
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Jessica G.


Buffalo, NY

$13-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Jessica. I have several years experince working with children who have disabilities. I have worked with kids with autism, ADHD, ADD, etc. I love doing fun activities with kids like arts & crafts, swimming, coloring, playing games, playing outside, watching movies(Disney is my favorite!), etc. I can also...
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Mandy T.


Angola, NY

$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello

Hello my name is Mandy! I am CPR/AED CERTIFIED as well as being DSP DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED. My heart loves working with teens, adults that have special needs.
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Sofia E.


Buffalo, NY

$16-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny

FULLY BOOKED THROUGH AUGUST. Available starting in September: - Monday-Friday, 11am-5 p.m. - Saturday and Sunday all day. Located in NW Rochester. I have two children of my own, one preschooler and one toddler (pictured). I am able to pass a background check, and will give consent for urinalysis screenings. I do have...
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Elizabeth L.


Machias, NY

$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi, I have been a special needs caregiver for four years. I can help with many things such as mealtimes and bath time. I love to sing and read. I have dealt the most with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Speech Delays, and Diabetics. I have alot of trainings such as CPR&First Aid for pediatric and adult. I'm a non smoker...
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Sandra H.


Orchard Park, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Attentive And Caring

Had a special needs son. Worked as a medical ast and school aide. Had a gap between work as son was 100% depend on me for care. Also went on to have 2 daughters. Son has since passed away after a 19 year fight. When he wasn't attending school we was home schooled. Have multi tasked doctors appointments with youth sports and...
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Kristina M.


Hamburg, NY

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello I go by Tia and have been a nurse since 2017. I was also a special needs nanny for a short period of time in 2015. I have a lot of experience caring for people in general but also have a lot of experience with caring for people based on the individuals level of personal needs. I Spent a few years working in assisted living...
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Eleanor K.


East Aurora, NY

$16/hr • 3 yrs exp

Babysitter For Children With Special Needs

I have lots of special needs care experience because of my youngest brother who has Down Syndrome. I had started to babysit my siblings when I was only 9 years old, and have since been babysitting them up until recently when I started college. I have also babysat children with mild to severe autism on separate occasions for a...
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Colby F.


Orchard Park, NY

$18-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Please Reach Out If You Need A Nanny Who Can Do It All And Is Skilled In Many Areas

Hi and welcome to my profile! As a 2020 college graduate, Covid halted my career plans and I know including parents that work full time and have their child(ren) doing school remotely. Let me help you ease this pain. I have an abundant amount of experience with children. Over the past three Summers, I have nannied three...
Colby can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlin J.


Angola, NY

$16/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi I'm Caitlin, I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, if needed! I would like to mention that I am a full-time college student so the school year may be a bit tight but over the summer and winter breaks I can really work anytime. Some other things to know about me is that I'm in...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lynette M.


Lake View, NY

$26-32/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi, I am currently working part-time in Community Habilitation as a Life Skills trainer. I work one-on-one both in the community and the individual's home. I was trained, background checked, and finger-printed by two different agencies, as well as completing the trainings. I offer gentle motivation and encouragement, and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springville, NY

Danielle T.

5.0

Dani was kind, punctual and great with our boys. Will hire again.

- Care member

Kelly S.

5.0

kelly is a great friend, she’s has helped out in many different situations i had.. always dependable when asked to help out.. Great companionship she has and very knowledgeable.. i look forward to her helping my family for many years to come.

- Care member

Kelly S.

5.0

impressive individual she's well experienced in senior care,behavioral health care. special needs care, and i enjoy her being my PCA she's attentive demonstrates skills. A wonderful communication she has

- Mary S.

Joanne P.

5.0

Joanne and I have been best friends since we went to middle school together. We've worked together on occasion and it's always a joy. She is totally trustworthy and dependable. She's my son's babysitter, and not only that, she's his godmother. She's a hard worker, honest, and punctual. You wouldn't...

- Heather L.

Theresa L.

5.0

Hired Theresa to watch our kids while we went to a wedding. Kids raved about her. Would definitely recommend and hire again!

- Care member

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