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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Canandaigua, NY

The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Canandaigua, NY

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Holly A.


Canandaigua, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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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...

Reviewed by Suzanne M.

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Grace D.


Canandaigua, NY

$14-50/hr7 yrs exp

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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.
5.0
"Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!"

Reviewed by Angelina W.

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Bridget H.


Canandaigua, NY

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hi! My names Bridget and I'm a 21 y/o college student living in Farmington NY. I have been working with kids on and off for 9 years and have experience with special needs and extremely high energy children. I'm passionate, bubbly, and reliable with a wonderful tract record with parents and children I have formally worked for....
5.0
"She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic...

Reviewed by Lea N.

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Calya P.


Canandaigua, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Music & Nature Loving Nanny/ Caretaker

5.0

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I have been a caretaker in various forms throughout my life . Working as a teachers aide in special needs classrooms, nannying and currently as a mother of a 3. 5-year-old. I have completed a certificate in Herbal Medicine at Heart stone herbal school, and worked for SPRINGBROOK developmental disability services as a community...
5.0
"She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my...

Reviewed by Kathy S.

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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Home Care Assistant With Experience In Special Education

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I currently work for Newark education center as a teachers aide assisting students with disabilities. Also as an in home aide for a young man assisting him with daily tasks.
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Danielle P.


Canandaigua, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Danielle and I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor's Degree in education. My degree allows me to teach grades 1-6 for both general ed and special ed. Throughout my duration of time at Fredonia, I had several field placements in classrooms every year, one placement being specifically to work with...
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Emily B.


Canandaigua, NY

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I have babysat children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents for family members. I have always loved being around kids. While in college, I chose to do my internships in school settings. Upon graduating, I worked in an elementary school in a special needs classroom interpreting for Deaf students. I am now pursuing my...
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Kaley S.


Canandaigua, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 13+ years of working with kids. I have worked at Midlakes Education Center as a Teaching Assistant, providing help to kids on the autism spectrum. I have been certified as a Teaching Assistant for over 6 years. Previous to that I worked as a Teachers Aide with children who have special needs. Part time I provided home...
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Lisa S.


Gorham, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

57 Yr Old Nanny

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My name is Lisa and I am a 57 yr old nanny and I have been in the childcare field for over 10 years. It has been my greatest joy to enter into and become a part of so many families. Caring for children is a special position to be in and I have put my all into each and every one. I have bonded with and gotten to know them in a...
5.0
"Lisa is AMAZING!!!! Our family is so sad to leave the opportunity of working with her due to relocation. Lisa has a special way with children and she puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Lisa...

Reviewed by Kayla P.

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Michelle C.


Farmington, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Three

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Being a mom as well as a nurse for special needs children for 13 years I have been a NURSE in the nursing field for over 2 decades makes me more then Qualified, miss the younger years with so much more love and energy to give! I'm ready to help OTHERS in helping to take care of their babies part time as needed.
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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

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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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Zoe H.


Farmington, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

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Hi, I'm Zoe! Please note that I haven't achieved my CDA to this date however my graduation is in May. I have worked with children my entire life as I am the oldest of 9 kids, some of which have special needs so I have some experience with that as well! I've worked in childcare centers for the last few years and am looking for a...
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Ann H.


Manchester, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!

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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...
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Wendy C.


Rushville, NY

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter From Rushville Able To Come To Your Home!

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I a mother and Aunt who loves children and wants them to be safe and happy. I have been a Sunday school teacher and worked with special needs children at Roosevelt Children's Center in Newark, NY where I was a one on one aide to two children.
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Laurie G.


Farmington, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available/flexible With Hours

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Hi my name is Laurie. I have experience working with the brain injury population as well as all areas of disabilities including mental health. I have my own private duty business called Finger lakes Home care coordinator and a DBA listed in Ontario co. for that business. I have over 20 years experience in homecare and case...

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Hi I'm Kailee, I would absolutely love to work for/with you. Anything you need me for, I'm there. I have reliable transportation and I do have a job but my schedule is very open for the most part and it's very easy for me to switch shifts at my job if I need to.
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Wendy C.


Rushville, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Sitter

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Spent the past school year putting a man and a woman who lived with a Family care provider, on their buses each school day. The family care provider was the high school nurse and I came every morning to her home to put the individuals on their buses after she left to go to work. Occasionally I also came to her house to take the...
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Stacey W.


Stanley, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Honest Caregiver

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I have worked in Geneva Hospital for 5 years and Clifton hospital for 6 years. I also worked for a company taking care of people in their home for 1 year. I am a CNA. I went to nursing school but have yet to sit for my boards. I am patient, kind, honest, and compassionate. I have worked on the ventilator unit at Clifton, hospice...
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Michelle L.


Farmington, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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My name is Michelle, and I am a home-schooling mom of 5 kids ages 17, 15, 15, 13, and 6. I have a lot of experience with children including babysitting for friends, working in the nursery at our church and at our home school co-op. This has included some experiences with children with special needs such as ADHD and Asperger's...
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Natalie P.


Fairport, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I am a student studying English and Asian studies. I am taking a break from class to find a, hopefully, permanent nanny position. I am the middle child of 5 daughters and have spent many years babysitting for my parents, relatives, church, and neighbors. Taking care of many types and sizes of pets is very comfortable to...
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"Always friendly and really cares for the children she watches. We had her nanny for us while she was in school at Geneseo. Our kids thought it was so cool she was in college. We ended up moving to a different...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canandaigua, NY

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.

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.

Bridget H.

5.0

She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually gets giddy when I tell him she's...

- Lea N.

Calya P.

5.0

She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability.

- Kathy S.

Lisa S.

5.0

Lisa is AMAZING!!!! Our family is so sad to leave the opportunity of working with her due to relocation. Lisa has a special way with children and she puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Lisa worked for us for 2 years and has gone above and beyond assisting us in appointments and house...

- Kayla P.

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