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Abbie S.


Newfield, NY

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

About Me:

Patience. Those who provide home care to others need to be patient. Compassion. When someone has compassion for another they have an understanding of what the person is going through. Attentiveness. Dependability. Trustworthiness.
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Ariel G.


Newfield, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

6 Years Working

Hello, I worked at a child center for 4 years. I worked hands on with children 5-16 who have severe behavioral disorders or developmental delays. I am trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and am very comfortable holding schedules and boundaries. I ran therapy and play groups throughout my time and would love to work one on...
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Emily S.


Newfield, NY

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi, My name is Emily and I saw the ad you posted and I am very interested. I currently nanny for a family of three part time in the evenings. I have been with them for about 3 years now. I also have spend time nannying for them on an overnight basis so I have experience with that as well. I love spending time outdoors and well...
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Emily S.


Newfield, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I spent two years working with 4 teenagers with autism. I currently work full time with 3 ladies with developmental disabilities and spend a lot of time with my two younger cousins. I have also worked with two different ladies with dementia. I am CPR and first aid certified. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Emily can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Kathleen G.


Ithaca, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

A Lot of Love, Smiles and Respect

I am very experienced and reliable working with the senior population. I worked private care for seniors, hourly and live-in, for 15 years. I have my PCA but prefer duties more companion care related I worked 8 years for a non for profit agency, working with independent adults with developmental disabilities and special needs....
Kathleen can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sage is a loving and compassionate person who is genuinely concerned for her clients and everyone around her..She has a big beautiful heart and just naturally nurtures everything around her...Her clients feel her warmth and comfort while being with her.."

Joanne P.

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Exley B.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I lived in Ethiopia for 7 months in 2015 and 2016 working with one child with autism. I loved it. We worked together one-on one every day. We worked on preschool activities and entry level life skills. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I love working with kids of all ages and all backgrounds and this is just one...
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Beatrice K.


Ithaca, 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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Riya B.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hello all! I am a teacher. I teach math. I have my bachelors in Adolescence education, math, and students with disabilities. I'm currently getting my masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have 10 years of experience babysitting, being a caregiver, doing odd jobs, watching animals, and working with children with disabilitie...
Riya can also help with: Personal care, home modification
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Lauryn G.


Ithaca, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am abundantly qualified to be a caregiver. I have clients with a vast array of conditions including people that are severely disabled from diseases such as Parkinson's, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. I have also served clients with more unusual conditions such as Supranuclear Palsy, but I very much enjoy working in this...
Lauryn can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Riya B.


Ithaca, NY

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hello all! I am a teacher. I teach math. I have my bachelors in Adolescence education, math, and students with disabilities. I'm currently getting my masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have 10 years of experience babysitting, being a caregiver, doing odd jobs, watching animals, and working with children with...
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Tess L.


Ithaca, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Neurodivergent Mentor & Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an adult with ADHD and OCD and I struggle with sensory integration. I have spent years working with children and adolescents with neurodivergent conditions to work through their challenges and begin to thrive. I offer care, mentorship, and guidance in navigating life as a neurodivergent/special needs individual....
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Emily B.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with children with various levels of needs. I have worked in and inclusive preschool as a 1:1 aide as well as a personal assistant/DSP through Arise, Inc. I have experience with children autism, ADHD and CP. I absolutely loved every second I got to spend working with these kids.

Kimberly V.


Ithaca, NY

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Care

My name Kimberly. I am 21 years old and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh. During my junior and senior years of high school I worked at an assisted living home (The Grand Residence of Upper St. Clair). In the summer of 2008, I provided in home care to an 82-year-old women with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. My...

Jessica L.


Ithaca, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver Available

I worked my way through college caring for physically disabled students. This was a wonderful and inspiring experience for me, long ago! I realized then that offering help is easy; accepting it must be the harder role and I admired my people for their independence, dignity and ability to trust me with intimate needs. I am now...
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, respite care, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
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Victoria G.


Elmira, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have spent the last 10 years working with individuals with disabilities, such as; C Palsy, ADHD, bipolar disorders, Dementia, mild MR, OCD, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Job duties included: Appointment setting, transportation to appointments, community inclusion, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, meal...
Victoria can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Victoria is delightful. She is wonderful with my father, and is always happy and easy going. She is a hard worker and I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Andre S.

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Nancy S.


Watkins Glen, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have experience in providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities and to senior citizens. I help assist residents with meals, showering, personal care, training of individuals in activities of daily living, and helping them work toward goals. Also, I have experience in dispensing medications, taking clients...
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nancy S. was an answer to a prayer. My Dad was in his late nineties, dementia was setting in slowly, he was absolutely obstinate about our pleas to have him stop driving (despite numerous examples of why) and he totally refused to be driven by an earlier...

Nancy T.

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Rhonda S.


Horseheads, NY

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

Great Personality

I have done private care since I have been 15. I also have been driving for Corning-Painted Post for 4 years. I am also a teachers aide for Corning-Painted Post High School, and work with special needs children during the summer.
Rhonda can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care
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Katie A.


Elmira, NY

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with elderly as well as developmentally disabled people. I have a kind heart and love to help anyone I can.
Katie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
I have worked in facilities and homes with people who have many different disabilities and diagnosis.
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Maria S.


Trumansburg, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs individuals for over 5 years starting as a Direct Support Professional working for OPWDD and then working in an integrated preschool for children with special needs as well as working with a teenager with autism as a Community Support Professional at the Racker Centers in Ithaca, NY. I have some...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Newfield, NY

Kathleen G.

5.0

Sage has the unique and much desired ability to connect with her clients on a deep,meaningful, and healing level.

- Kristina H.

Victoria G.

5.0

Victoria is delightful. She is wonderful with my father, and is always happy and easy going. She is a hard worker and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Andre S.

Nancy S.

5.0

Nancy S. was an answer to a prayer. My Dad was in his late nineties, dementia was setting in slowly, he was absolutely obstinate about our pleas to have him stop driving (despite numerous examples of why) and he totally refused to be driven by an earlier individual we had found. So my sister found...

- Nancy T.

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