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Lauren M.


Sterling, NY

$17-21/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Lauren. If You Are Looking For A Fun And Trustworthy Babysitting, Im Your Girl

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as adventurous, compassionate, and understanding. I like working with kids because I genuinely just have a love for children and enjoy helping people. I started working with kids for as long as I can remember. From helping my mom with kids at church or babysitting over the years. I worked in a special...
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Special Needs Care

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Stephanee R.


Baldwinsville, NY

$32/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Stephanee, I live in Baldwinsville New York. I've Worked in dialysis for 17 years, home care, ICU, CCU, The Burn unit. I've cared for Dementia patient and special needs patience. My skill set are, stabilization, Rehab, multiple types of transfers, Am&Pm Care, Medication, bringing pts to and from appointments,...
Stephanee can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Stephanee arrived right on time. She followed instructions for my wife's care exactly and as a bonus, she cleaned the kitchen and bathroom and folded the laundry. Will definitely hire her again!"

Dave M.

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Stephanee R.


Baldwinsville, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Stephanee

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My dad was paralyzed and my niece has all the seizures that are listed in the book, And she lives with me, I went to nursing school so I have all the education that is needed to be able to do all of the tasks that are necessary for medically taking care of your family member, I also traveled for work for over seven years in the...
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Hanna C.


Baldwinsville, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Hanna! I am seeing if anyone is in need of childcare/nanny in my home. I am located in Baldwinsville. I currently have an almost 3-month-old baby girl, I am a stay at home mom, currently, and I am married to my wonderful husband Ezekiel. We are a Christian, bi-racial couple and we love the outdoors, pets, family,...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hanna is a very caring person. She is a wonderful homemaker and takes care of her family well. Her husband Zeke and their beautiful baby girl, M. She will take very good care of your children. She grew up as the oldest child of 5 siblings and helped her parents...

Darryl C.

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Sarah G.


Fulton, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of seniors for the past 20 years as a private hire caretaker. I am gentle, kind loving, and patient. I believe in treating your loved one the way I would want mine treated. I am experienced in respite and hospice care as well as wound care special needs care and end of life care. I am also comfortable...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Sara is very dependable and cares about her people. She does everything she can from handling medicines to wrapping fluid filled legs with compression therapy. She is my eyes and ears when I can't be there. I trust her very much!"

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Shana S.


Phoenix, NY

$15-17/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large family of five in Michigan. I love children and enjoy doing trips to the zoo, museum, and of course heading to the park. I have two BAs in history and political science, I have a 17-year-old special needs child, a 2-year-old, and a 6-month-old- with that I understand how much it means to know that your child...
Shana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Loved her! She was an excellent sitter and the children adored her. Shana did a phenomenal job and I can't wait to have another date night. It's such a nice feeling to know I can enjoy myself and not have to worry if my children are in good hands. Five stars to you...

Gina E.

Hi! My name is Cassie and I would love to come help you and your family. I understand it can be hard working with special needs. But I enjoy helping people, so anything your family member may need. I can do for them. Keeping them happy is my main goal
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Kiana S.


Baldwinsville, NY

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi - I'm Kiana! I am a loving, and creative person who has a passion for caregiving. I began caregiving 11 years ago starting as a mother's helper. I have a large extended family with lots of younger cousins whom I helped care for whilst growing up, I have experience caregiving for all ages. Over the past few years I have...
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Emma M.


Oswego, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting since 2020. I have babysat kids ranging from ages 1-12. I also have experience with special needs children. I am currently a student at SUNY Oswego, studying Business Administration. I love being creative, playing, and having fun with the children I watch. I am very responsible, time-oriented, and...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maria P.


Oswego, NY

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Playful Sitter

My name is Maria, I am 20 years old, and have 7+ years of experience. I worked at a kids summer camp for 4 years, and 3 years with special needs. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Arts and Crafts, basic housekeeping. I love art, music, and soccer, and love sharing those passions when I can.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Aubrianna R.


Phoenix, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a Masters of Social Work student at Syracuse University. I was employed at the YMCA in the day care facility - primetime, where I worked with kiddos 6 weeks and up. I also worked at daycare facility called GEM Childcare at 13135 which held summer and after school care for ages 5-12. For the past few years I have been a...
Aubrianna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madison C.


Oswego, NY

$18-44/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter That Will Care For Your Children Like They Are My Own And Create A Fun And Safe Time.

Hello! My name is Madison, I am 24. I have always babysat through my life whether is family or family friends children. I'd love to baby sit/ nanny! I have worked as a Subsitute teacher which allowed me to really navigate working with children (Pre-K - 12). I handle classroom settings of 12 plus children and deal with...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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Kristie S.


Baldwinsville, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. Background in teaching dance ages 18months - 18 years old for over 12 years, FBI and finger printed background checked in order to work in the school districts. I have knowledge of working with special needs care. Worked at Walt Disney world for 5 years...
Kristie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Below includes a small list Services and Procedures I can do for your loved ones. 1. Assist with Toileting 2. Skin care to maintain the health of the skin 3. Range of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercises to maintain an optimal level of functioning 4. Transfers and ambulation 5. Bathing, grooming and hair washing...
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Courtney H.


Fulton, NY

$16-18/hr5 yrs exp

Been caring for individuals with special needs since early high school. I started volunteering in our schools classrooms which then turned into daily babysitting for one of the students. She needed total care, was in a wheelchair and used electronics for small communication. I absolutely fell in love with special needs after...
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Samantha F.


Fulton, NY

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Great With Kids At Any Age. Great Experience With Babysitting. Very Responsible.

I am a single mother to a 5-year-old with special needs. I have 6+ years experience with paid cleaning and almost 3 years as a housekeeper. I work full time but am looking for extra work and to help those that don't have the time to clean or need a babysitter. I am also dependable and reliable. Looking in the Oswego area only.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Amber L.


Oswego, NY

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Protector Of The Tiny Humans

My mom owned a daycare for 18 years and taught me everything I know. I also have my associates degree in early childhood education. I was a preschool teacher for 4 years and have worked with ages from newborn to 13 years old and with special needs and hard of hearing children. I really love doing arts & crafts, playing outside...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Robin P.


Clyde, NY

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Caregiver Available To Assist Part Time.

Recently moved to Wayne county from Washington state. Many years of senior care in long term care and private settings. Special interest in mental health, dementia, alzheimers, and downs syndrome.
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Kassidi L.


Wolcott, NY

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello families! First I want to start with my most recent experience of working with a non profit organization that works directly with individuals with disabilities and their families, in this position I was a camp director for our day camp program as well as a camp counselor for an overnight teen and young adult camp. Both of...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sterling, NY

Stephanee R.

5.0

Stephanee arrived right on time. She followed instructions for my wife's care exactly and as a bonus, she cleaned the kitchen and bathroom and folded the laundry. Will definitely hire her again!

- Dave M.

Hanna C.

5.0

Hanna is a very caring person. She is a wonderful homemaker and takes care of her family well. Her husband Zeke and their beautiful baby girl, M. She will take very good care of your children. She grew up as the oldest child of 5 siblings and helped her parents many times watching her brother and...

- Darryl C.

Sarah G.

5.0

Sara is very dependable and cares about her people. She does everything she can from handling medicines to wrapping fluid filled legs with compression therapy. She is my eyes and ears when I can't be there. I trust her very much!

- Care member

Shana S.

5.0

Loved her! She was an excellent sitter and the children adored her. Shana did a phenomenal job and I can't wait to have another date night. It's such a nice feeling to know I can enjoy myself and not have to worry if my children are in good hands. Five stars to you Missy :)

- Gina E.

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