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Riley L.


Pittsford, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Spending Time With All Kids!

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I love spending time with kids! I began working as a mother's helper at around 10 years old. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny since middle school, both on the weekends and after school. I have also been a camp counselor and am trained to work with children with special needs. I'm currently a senior at Providence College...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Sandra E.


Fairport, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have experience with all age children. I did a daycare in my home for 9 years up to 7 children at a time. I also worked at BOCES and have experience with special need children. I am also very loving, patient & flexible person. I am a mother of two children. I have taken care of children since age 11.
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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Rachel C.


Fairport, NY

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, responsible. I like caring for people with special needs because I am passionate about helping. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling. I started caring for people with special needs in 2022. In my spare time, I like to do photography, exercise, walk and train my dogs,...
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Erica P.


East Rochester, NY

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I am currently seeking part-time work while having another job. (My schedule is quite flexible.) I work as a pet care provider and have been doing that for almost 2 years. My previous employment involved working in a group home that housed individuals with had developmental disabilities. I have a passion for helping others and...
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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Nadine D.


Fairport, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Giving Heart

Hi I have been in the healthcare field for 30 years and enjoy an industry where I get to serve others. I also have 10 years of working with men woman and children with special needs. I also have Comm Hab Respite and Self Direction experience to.
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Emma M.


Fairport, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For Work As A Babysitter

Hey! I'm Emma, 21 years old and am currently in my senior year of college at Northeastern University. I've babysat since I was in late middle school and since then have worked with children in many different roles. I've worked as a children's swim instructor, summer camp counselor, and most recently as a classroom para for...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages and in large group settings as well as being a Nanny during my late teen years. I have worked with special need children and can provide community or respite through Heritage. I believe in spending time with the children I care for, in encouraging learning/reading, arts and crafts, and...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa F.


Bloomfield, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturer By Nature

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm 30 years old. I'm the second oldest of seven children and I've been helping with child rearing since I was 7 years old. One of my brothers has autism so over the years I've learned what it takes to care for someone with special needs; patience, love, and compassion being the most important of those things....
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cecilia K.


Fairport, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked in a variety of settings including as a camp counselor and a support professional in a group home. I have training working with a large variety of disability needs and am a fast learner when it comes to new duties that need to be performed.
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Siobhan S.


Macedon, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with Seniors-Care won't change the information try as I may! Hi! I'm a people person! I worked as a counselor for 15 years and have 5 years of care-giver/companion experience with elderly (and Alzheimer's)/special needs patients. I'm warm, trustworthy, ethical, and l get along with everyone. I'm interested in part time...
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Ashley S.


Ontario, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Family Child Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter loves Ashley. My girl has struggled with other sitters because they didn't understand her special needs but she immediately felt comfortable with Ashley. Ashley is an optimistic, caring and patient person who is always willing to go out of her way to...

Lora F.

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Jahnesty J.


Rochester, NY

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children with special needs, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
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Beatrice K.


Rochester, NY

$15-25/hr

Caring, Fun, Loving Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an Occupational Therapy major in my second year at Ithaca College. I did a lot of volunteering in the past with those with special needs, leading to my passion for this career path. I am loving, fun, passionate, and understanding. I am also flexible for your needs as well. I want to connect and care for you and your loved...
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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$14-19/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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Stephanie R.


Rochester, NY

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(15)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a associates degree from MCC in Human Services. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained.
5.0
"I appreciate everything Stephanie has done for me m"

Anastasia W.

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Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$14-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Mr

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & 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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Alexandra A.


Rochester, NY

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I have been working with children for about eight years, two of which were in daycare while one year as an Au Pair in Germany. In high school I have had a love for teaching. I tutored children from 2nd grade to 12th in various of subjects. Most of the time I would help teaching with young children to...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex was great with our son!!! She took interest with what he likes and they played games and got along well. Would Hire her again!!!!!"

Tonya 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Victor, NY

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.

Stephanie R.

5.0

Stephanie was so sweet and I highly recommend! She came early and was very professional! I needed a last minute babysitter a few hours before my event and she reached out and saved the day! It was a later shift and she did great! Thank you so much!

- Natalia L.

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.

Alexandra A.

5.0

Alex was great with our son!!! She took interest with what he likes and they played games and got along well. Would Hire her again!!!!!

- Tonya 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.

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