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Find special needs caregivers in Tonawanda, NY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tonawanda, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Tonawanda, NY

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Madison S.


Buffalo, NY

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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I'm a patient and friendly childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a caregiver. I have some college education and am CPR and First Aid certified. I love creating a safe and nurturing environment...
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Sydney R.


Buffalo, NY

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience babysitting my many nieces and nephews from birth-middle school age. I have volunteered at a special needs facility as well. I also have recently started working at a daycare and I am attending school to become an ADHD Life Coach.
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lindsay L.


Buffalo, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Childcare Professional

With over 8+ years of dedicated experience in child care, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding young minds. My journey in child care began with a deep love for children, and a commitment to their well-being and development. I believe in creating a safe, loving and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I have...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kelly K.


Buffalo, NY

$16-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kelly and I am currently looking for babysitting/nanny opportunities in Buffalo NY! I am on the path of changing my career, returning to school, and starting a new part-time job coaching Basketball. I would describe myself as reliable, energetic, confident, and fun! I have 3+ years of experience in babysitting...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Linnea R.


North Tonawanda, NY

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs

I currently hold a position where I care for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. I have an older brother living with Autism. I have learned how to work with children with disabilities though my time working at nursery, as well as conducting play therapy with children in the North Tonawanda school district.
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Robin E.


Buffalo, NY

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience of working with people with disabilities. 7 years working for New York state ran group homes. I have a wide range of experience with caring for people and children.
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Katie F.


Buffalo, NY

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

I am passionate about helping others and providing meaningful care for those who need extra support . I grew up with a brother on the autism spectrum and then entered the field working as a TA at a school for those on the autism spectrum . I also have worked with adults in direct support positions as well. I currently study full...
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Brittany L.


Buffalo, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

If You Have Any Questions Please Reach Out :)

I do my best to answer as quickly as possible as I know everyone's needs vary I think it's best we talk things through.
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Karen S.


Buffalo, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I worked in a 13 bed ICF group home for developmentally Disabled people for 26 years who were medically frail. I assisted with Positioning Bathing Feeding Mobility Assistance to name a few.
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Courtney G.


Buffalo, NY

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I work at a BOCES summer school during the summer, I've done it for the past two summers now. I absolutely love working with those children. I've worked with all different ages and all different diseases/needs. I was an aide for a boy with severe autism this past summer. The summer before that I was with a boy with behavioral...
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Loleta L.


Buffalo, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring And Attentive

I have been working in the field for over 15 years and I absolutely love caring for those who appreciate having a great care giver. Caring for special need patients is a talent, knowing how to attend to their needs and ensure their comfortability is my main focus. I look forward to hearing from you and your family soon!
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Laila G.


Buffalo, NY

$15-20/hr

A Little About Me/ My Occupation.

Im currently a direct support professional. I work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, special needs, their families, and older adults providing endless care and support.
Laila can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi my name is Casandra Im a patient, outgoing energetic mother of 3 children between the ages of 2-6. I have experience with my nieces and other children I have babysat as well as infants. And I have experience with special needs as well. With me your children with receive appropriate care & needs. Im a great multitasker so I...
Casandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jessica Z.


Buffalo, NY

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter :)

I am a college student at St. Bonaventure and am currently working torward my art degree. I bring smiles and creativity into the home. I have roughly 5/6 years of experience with babysitting and also have experience in children with special needs.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Mother of a teenager with special needs. Familiar with adhd, add, odd, speech delays, learning delays, autism, and seizure disorder. I also cared for my grandmother, who had colon cancer, providing meds through her time at home with hospice. Also, I have cared for adults with TBI, cognitive disabilities, addiction, dementia and...
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Paula N.


Buffalo, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Care Registered Nurse. Babysitter.

Worked as case manager for adults living at home. Assisted with medication, wound care, social services, contacting doctors for orders. Assisting diabetics with glucose testing and per-filling med set.. Prepared plan of care and assessed ADL skills. I did mission work in Central America with orphans for one year. I recently...
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"Paula has wonderful nursing skills, along with such compassion. She was a nurse for my Mother, and did a great job. She was so patient and kind toward my Mother, as she paid attention to details concerning her, and monitored her medications and vitals. I highly...

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Savannah F.


Buffalo, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

A little bit about myself.. All my life I've loved interacting with kids and spending time nurturing their creative minds. As an aunt to 6 nieces and nephews interactive play is my personal specialty. Most importantly I'm reliable, responsible, energetic, warm, kind, and patient. I have 10+ years experience as both part and...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My son 11 has been on an iep since he was 3 for learning disabilities. He also struggles with behavioral problems and mental health issues. My 9 yr old daughter has extreme adhd. I have a lot of experience with special needs children. In high school I spent my free periods in the special needs classrooms helping them with their...
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Kimberlie C.


Buffalo, NY

$15-40/hr2 yrs exp

Good Times!

I've worked with OPWDD in Direct care with a disabled gentleman. I am look forward to meeting with you. I take pride in everything that I do.
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Jennifer C.


Buffalo, NY

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring & Compassionate Care Giver

I have worked in Respite House. I am familiar with seizure disorders and know a lot about diabetes, since my mom is a type 2 diabetic. I volunteer at a local nursing home, where I bring my dog Quincy, a 10-year-old golden retriever who is a therapy dog. I have a wonderful amount of patience and love to make others smile....

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