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Special needs caregivers in West Henrietta, NY

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Krystal H.


West Henrietta, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Krystal! I'm looking to get into occasional special needs care in my area as I'm saving extra money for my wedding. I love kids and started babysitting on and off when I was 13. I've worked as a therapeutic child support worker for kids and youth with Autism and other disabilities. I currently work as a care manager...
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Kathryn W.


Pittsford, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kathryn and I love working with children! I have over 14 years of experience as a nanny and household manager including 6 years of special needs experience and a Master's Degree.
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn is a smart, caring, responsible and loving caregiver who I trust completely with my children. She worked for us for three years and we miss her every day! Our son is on the autism spectrum and she was an extremely loving, compassionate and capable nanny for...

Jane B.

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India M.


Rochester, NY

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Experienced Loveing Hardworking Great Support System Care Giver !!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm certified in CPR and SCIP plus many more I also was a Community Habilitatior at epilepsy pralid and I been in nursing homes to private care to group homes I currently work at a Demetria / Alzheimer's nursing home I love my residents they are my family !!! I pay attention to details and recognize changes in them rather...
5.0
"India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC"

Dakota P.

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Carolina J.


Rochester, NY

$50-65/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Outgoing Aide Looking To Help Your Family Members In Your Time Of Need

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Carolina. I love what I do, and preform to the best of my abilities. In addition to working in home care settings as well as nursing homes, I also have experience working in the hospital on a medical surgical unit. I am currently a Licensed Practical Nurse and have also had my Certified Nursing Assistant...
Carolina can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I hired Carolina to help care for my 85 year old mother. I am very happy with the care she gives my mom, she is very attentive to her needs. I was sad for us but happy for her when she decided to go back to school but she would still help out with mom some week...

Cindy G.

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Abigail G.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter Who Loves Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fun, patient, and helpful babysitter who has had about 5 years of experience. I have work at schools, summer camps, and programs for children. Also, I have two younger sisters that I have grown up supporting and taking care of. My passion is working with children in a special education setting. I have had some...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abigail is extremely responsive, responsible, reliable and was great watching our children. Our older toddler likes her a lot and is asking when she’s coming back. I would highly recommend Abigail to anyone."

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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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Beatrice K.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Megan S.


Pittsford, NY

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

4.3

(4)

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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan cared for our 5 year old son with left-hemiplegia. She was very punctual and attentive to our son. He absolutely ADORES her! We felt 100% comfortable leaving him in her care."

Kim J.

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Juliana Q.


Rochester, NY

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Kid At Heart!

Hi families!! My name is Juliana and I believe you should consider me to be your next nanny for your kiddos! Ever since I was young, I have taken care of my family, if that included school work, therapy, or just providing a fun, safe environment where kids can be kids. I have about 3 years of experience as a nanny (not through a...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Oh my goodness, Juliana is one of my favorite care givers I have ever had for my little ones. She's super fun and puts my kiddos first. We love her"

Mary S.

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Melody S.


Rochester, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Former Community Habilitation Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Buffalo Road Respite program for autistic teens and I have worked in Com Hab and in group homes for adults with disabilities through Heritage Christian Services and People, Inc. I have also served for several years at Hillside Family of Agencies as a Youth Peer Specialist and as a Skillbuilder working with...

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 both public & private schools. Most recently, I was responsible for the care of two children in their home for over 10 years! I was a...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Rebecca C.


Rochester, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Rebecca! I started babysitting when I was 12. Through high school, I babysat for several families in my neighborhood. After high school, I was a full-time nanny for several years. This included before preschool/school care, crafts, activities, meal prep, light cleaning/laundry, after-school care/sports &...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Colleen R.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available For Childcare

I am a certified teacher (Art: birth-grade 12, Early Childhood: Birth-grade 2, and Special Education: Birth-grade 2). Currently, I work as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher for children 5 and under. I have experience working with all ages, as well as multiples and large families. Previously, I provided full-time childcare...
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Kendall M.


Rochester, NY

$20-23/hr6 yrs exp

A Caregiver For ALL Needs

Hello! My name is Kendall and I am currently studying at the Master's level for speech-language pathology with a specialty in early intervention/early child development. I have experience with all ages of children with varying levels of need (including special needs). I am kind, compassionate, and patient. I have a strength in...
Kendall can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alison R.


Rochester, NY

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny/Tutor With Experience With Kid With Special Needs

I have just over 10 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages as well as over 10 years of experience with people with disabilities including autism, down syndrome, mood and behavioral disorders, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and a few others. My most recent experience has been in an Early Intervention classroom...
Alison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michelle P.


Rochester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience working with special needs in both home care and long term care settings. I have worked in DDSO and group homes.
I love to help those around me. I am willing to do some housekeeping, shopping, bathing, and I'm more than happy to just keep someone company.
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Nadijah P.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have a lot of experience working with children , young teens , adults and seniors who have multiple complex disabilities, I've been in this field since 2017 and what I love the most is making sure that any individual I take care of is safe and comfortable and able to enjoy themselves the best way they can .
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Juanita H.


Rochester, NY

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

I am a compassionate and certified home health aide with a wealth of experience in providing exceptional care for individuals in need. I am adept at assisting with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, range of motion exercises, and providing companionship. Additionally, I am skilled in meal preparation and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Henrietta, NY

Kathryn W.

5.0

Kathryn is a smart, caring, responsible and loving caregiver who I trust completely with my children. She worked for us for three years and we miss her every day! Our son is on the autism spectrum and she was an extremely loving, compassionate and capable nanny for him. I could always rest easy...

- Jane B.

India M.

5.0

India is a very caring person she has a good pure heart they type of person you want working with people who need TLC

- Dakota P.

Carolina J.

5.0

I hired Carolina to help care for my 85 year old mother. I am very happy with the care she gives my mom, she is very attentive to her needs. I was sad for us but happy for her when she decided to go back to school but she would still help out with mom some week nights and weekends if we needed her.

- Cindy G.

Abigail G.

5.0

Abigail helped me last minute and she arrived on time! My daughter was happy in her presence and felt very comfortable with her! My 2 year old was safe and well cared for when I returned. I'd definitely use Abigail again! Highly recommend. Thanks again Abigail!

- Rebecca P.

Natalie P.

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 youngest was not in school yet but she...

- Sara H.

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