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Elizabeth G.

Experienced Teacher, Mentor, Respite Care For Adults, Teens & Children With Special Education Degree

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
respite care
hospice services
personal care
I have many years of teaching and child care experience. I have been working with adults, teens and children of all ages on and off for about 20 years. I have taught all ages and most subjects. I taught elementary education for 6 years, Special Education middle and high school at a residential treatment facility for 4 years, and...
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Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
Making a difference in someone's life is why I became a caregiver. With a college degree and 36 years of experience (not 3 years), I am a Registered Nurse dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is patient, compassionate, and friendly. I provide respite care, light...
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Loving Caregiver

Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
errands
visiting physician
meal prep
respite care
I have both personal and professional experience caring for elderly loved ones. I am caring, compassionate, attentive and genuine. I am available for occasional companion care, respite care, light meal prep. Unable to provide any type of housekeeping or any amount of hands/physical care. References available. I look forward to...
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Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Gianni. I have worked with children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities for a total of 8 years now. I've worked in group homes, school settings, I've tutored and worked in a psychiatric hospital. During these experiences I've helped with ADL skills like feeding, bathing, money management,...
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Lori P.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
20 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have Medication Management, ADL's, Hoyer lifts, sit to stand, hospice, respite.. and more I'd describe my personality as Happy, Fun & Bubbly I like caring for seniors because I love to make a difference in their lives I'm looking for a job that is safe, family involved. I started caring for seniors in 2000 In my spare...
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Mary B.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
mobility assistance
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, relaxed, ambitious I like caring for seniors because I find pride in giving people the care they deserve in the comfort of their own home. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in days and hours, as I also work a FT job. I am open to respite care as well. I started caring for...
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Kelley K.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and peace of mind to families is my priority. With a college degree and 10 years of experience, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide dedicated to supporting adults and seniors. My approach is patient, compassionate, and professional. I provide respite care, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal...
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Buffalo, NY

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my passion. With seven years of experience in adult care, I'm passionate about fostering well-being and independence. I provide respite care, transportation, and home health services. I am adept at meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands. I also assist with physical...
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Buffalo, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Errands
home modification
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors in maintaining their well-being and independence. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR Training, I provide respite care, live-in assistance, transportation, errands,...
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Mellisa P.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
20 years of experience has fueled my passion for supporting adults and seniors. I am a home health aide, and I would love to help your loved ones with daily living tasks! I'm patient, calm, compassionate, friendly, and approachable. I communicate with families through written daily reports, verbal updates during visits, and...
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Available Immediately

Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
transportation
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what truly inspires me. As a Certified Home Health Aide with a college degree, I'm eager to bring my skills to your family. I am committed to providing respite care, transportation, help with errands and shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also have experience supporting...
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Toni B.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
home modification
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. My experiences in previous care roles have further solidified my desire to support their well-being and independence. As a compassionate and patient caregiver with three years of experience, I provide respite care, transportation, and assistance with...
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Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With 10 years of experience in adult and senior care, I've learned the value of patience, compassion, and empathy. I provide respite care, hospice services, home health, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and support with dementia, medical management, mobility...
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Neema S.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
It's a privilege to dedicate my time to supporting adults and seniors. For seven years, I've been a home health aide, assisting families by providing respite care, transportation, and help with errands. I'm also experienced in meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and physical activity. I can support hospice...
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Caring & Compassionate Care Giver

Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
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 am on board with a company already and work part time for them. I have a wonderful amount of patience and love to make others smile. Background Check & Driving Check as of August 2025. Basic...
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Buffalo, NY

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
home modification
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my passion. With a graduate degree in Healthcare Service and more than three years of care management experience, I provide comprehensive care, including respite, live-in assistance, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. As a Licensed Practical Nurse,...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
home modification
mobility assistance
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for as a caregiver. With 10 years of experience providing respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia and mobility assistance, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My high school degree provided a...
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Buffalo, NY

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Im a Registered Nurse and making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. For the past three years, I've been dedicated to providing compassionate care to seniors, and I find immense satisfaction in supporting their independence and well-being. With a college degree and certifications in Basic life support, pediatric...
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Buffalo, NY

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Errands
home modification
meal prep
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. I'm a compassionate and patient caregiver with a high school degree and 20 year of experience working with the developmentally disabled. I would like to also assist familes and use my experience from working with individuals with disabilities in senior care. I...
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  • 36 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.48/hr as of March 2026

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Buffalo, NY

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 21 respite care providers near you in Buffalo, NY carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Buffalo, NY fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Buffalo, NY can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Buffalo, NY is $20.48 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Buffalo, NY.

To safely hire respite care near you in Buffalo, NY, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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