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139 special needs caregivers are listed in Rochester, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Rochester, NY
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Hi my name is Christie, I have my own special needs child who is 6 years old. I also have worked as a CNA in a elderly home. I worked there for seven years caring for patients on a lock down unit. I worked on the behavioral unit with patients that had dementia/alhz. I am looking forward to meeting you and your loveds ones.
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I have work with people with mental illness, behavioral problems. I am also cna certified CPR and first aid as well
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I am a mom of 3 awesome kids, ages 17, 11 and 9. I have had my share of struggles as my first born is autistic. He has flourished into a wonderful young man who teaches me something new every single day. My 2 youngest are like twins, they do everything together! I have worked in the school district as a Child Care Advocate for...
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I have seven younger siblings. One of which has had resources for a very young age. Originally diagnosis and processing disorder and now currently has the diagnosis for mild autism. And my other brother struggles with ADHD so I have experience working with them on behavior, self regulation, and focusing methods at home....
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I have a lot of experience working with mental illness and I would like to learn more about it to possibly make it a career. Thank you for your consideration.
Lauretta N.
Rochester, NY
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi I have been a Care. com member since 2014.
My first position was caring for a 23 yr old mentally handicapped, somewhat high functioning mother and her 2-week-old baby.
I basically helped, taught mom how to care for her baby.
My second position working with the challenged population was with a 47-year-old man who had a brain...
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Hello! I am a new parent to a 2 month year old, and an enthused caregiver, that takes helping others seriously. I have 8 years of experience in group homes and program development sites for people with developmental disabilities. I also have 10+ years' experience working with children at my mother's daycare. My goal is getting a...
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I am a former home health aide looking to provide care for your loved one. I can assist with daily activities, bathing, dressing, ROM, companionship, cooking, transportation. I am pet friendly. I have experience with mental and physical disabilities, brain injuries, wheelchair bound, quadriplegic, MS patients, pediatric,...
Sharon S.
Rochester, NY
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I have worked in a middle school life skills classroom, as a teacher aide and a teaching assistant, for the last 9 years. Prior to that, I was a substitute teacher in GA and worked primarily with special needs students in elementary school. I am patient and experienced and always attentive to the children in my care, as well as...
Liz R.
Rochester, NY
$10-15/hr
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I'm a speech-language pathologist with education in many special needs populations. I love helping people communicate and live their lives to the fullest extent possible!
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Hello, my name is Courtney. I am a certified life coach and owner of ND Minds ROC where I work with fellow neurodivergents, like myself, and their families with executive functioning and a multitude of other supports. I have over 15+ years of experience working in the human services field, including special education and 31...
Amanda D.
Rochester, NY
$30/hr
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Hi friends , my name is Amanda ! I would love to be able to help others through care. com. It's my passion working with others and working in the health field, I have worked at hospitals , nursing homes and some home health care agencies for 11 years now . I was a home health aide, a certified nursing assistant and a...
Yaniris Z.
Rochester, NY
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello My name is Yaniris, I currently work for Heritage Christian services I Been with the agency for 4 years. I enjoy what I do and care of the people I care for. I will treat your loves with kind respect and caring.
Carly S.
Rochester, NY
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Carly. I worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I worked with children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger's, etc. at a preschool. No mater what, everyone is the same and should be treated the same. I love seeing their faces each day with a smile on it.
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Many years of experience both through an agency and in my own personal life having a little brother with down syndrome. I love enhancing the lives of others and making a difference.
Alison R.
Rochester, NY
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Nanny/Tutor With Experience With Kid With Special Needs
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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...
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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...
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I currently have a degree working with different populations, Human Services. This means people with disabilities and special needs and special education.
Right now, I am an Aid at a School or Learning Center currently working with children 3 to 5. I have been working in this setting for about 3-4 years. I've worked in Schools,...
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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 teacher but I am looking for a position for the Fall that would allow me to bring my 5-month-old with me. I have previous experience nannying newborn twins until they were...
Jenna K.
Rochester, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi, I'm Jenna! A lover of music, adventure, crafts, and all things childhood development! I'm a board-certified music therapist, with 3 years of experience working with kids with complex and special needs, CPR and first aid trained as well. I look forward to working with your family!
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Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Rochester, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 139 listed special needs caregivers.