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Zakiya H.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(0)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm Zakiya, 27 years old, with 10 years of experience working with children from 3 weeks old through school age. I've been a nanny, daycare teacher, and spent 3 years as a daycare director. I previously worked at Just for Kids with 5-8-year-olds and also have experience supporting children with special needs. I...
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Buffalo, NY

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Miranda. I have worked with people with disabilities for several years. Including community and residential setting. I have experience with multiple diagnosis and levels of independence.

Cristina M. says "Spoke over the phone. Was very responsive up to the day before coming and then never showed up or responded."

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Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name is sarah im a mother of four children. I have over 10 years of experience working in daycare and the school systems with all different age groups. I love working with children. I've also worked with children that have special needs.
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Making Every Day A Playful Adventure

Tonawanda, NY

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Sacha. I've been working with children for 4 years and currently work as a teacher assistant at a school for children with special needs. I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where kids can learn, explore, and grow. I love being a sitter because every child is unique, and I enjoy...
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Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a fully vaccinated,, experienced LPN who has have provided warm and compassionate care in special needs, home care and respite care. Pre-Covid I enjoyed working school as a school bus nurse for special needs children. My first priority is the children in my care- their safety, nutrition, educational, social and emotional...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Asma , and I'm a kind, loving and fun person. I have been stay-at-home mom for the last 10 years, I've had the amazing job of raising my four kids, and I've loved every minute of it! I'm now looking for a full -time job, and I'd be happy to start at $20 an hour for one child. I have my CPR certification, my...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children and watching them grow brings me immense joy. With six years of childcare experience, I offer a patient, creative, and friendly approach to care. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I'm happy to prepare meals and perform light...
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Nanny

Tonawanda, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Working with children you need a lot of patience. It helps to be creative with things to do and apply that to watching kids. I've nannied for two families, with multiple kids aged 9 months to 3 years. Care for the kids included changing diapers, taking them for walks, reading to them, making lunch, and doing arts & crafts. I...
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Trinity

Buffalo, NY

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Trinity and I have 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience working...
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Senior Care

Elma, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
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I've cared for special needs, elderly, post surgical, home from the hospital, end of life, and those just needing a little help .. Sadly, I cared my my mother during her last years and know how hard it is to find someone who will care for those you love the way you would. That s why I started doing this. Not just to help the...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
Meal prep
respite care
errands
light cleaning
I have special needs children & also a medically frail child. I have experience with medication management, at home dialysis care, feeding through g/j tubes as well as general hygiene for those with medical needs and home upkeep.
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an Experienced, Engaging, & Nurturing caregiver who loves art, children's books, crafting, theatre, dance, yoga, mindfulness, and baby sign language! I am seeking part-time work in the areas of childcare, yoga, art expression, and pet sitting. I have taken care of little humans since I was a pre-teen kid myself. I am a...
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Loving Mother Of 3

Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kris - a mom of four and an experienced caregiver offering warm, reliable in-home childcare in a safe, calm, and family-focused environment. My home is clean, welcoming, and set up for comfortable play, routines, and relaxation. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including foster children,...
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Special Needs Care

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I work at a BOCES summer school during the summer, I've done it for the past two summers now. I absolutely love working with those children. I've worked with all different ages and all different diseases/needs. I was an aide for a boy with severe autism this past summer. The summer before that I was with a boy with behavioral...
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Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
companionship
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kris - a compassionate, patient, and dependable caregiver with years of experience supporting seniors, individuals with special needs, and families going through difficult seasons. I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy in your home, and I approach senior care with kindness, respect, and genuine...
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Buffalo, NY

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$23/hr
6 years experience
I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities in a day habilitation and residential setting. I have experience with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities through a two year internship. Med certified, SCIP-R certified, lifting/ transferring certified, CRP, AED and First Aid certified. I love...
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Reale B.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Experienced senior care provider with 15+ years in caregiving, specializing in dementia and memory care. CPR certified and skilled in personal care, bathing, dressing, and medication support. I also have extensive experience supporting adults with special needs autism , including trach care, G/J-tube feeding, and nonverbal...
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Buffalo, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
As the oldest of six, I have been taking care of children for most of my life. I have recently earned an Associate's in Human Services, so I will bring my formal education in child development and psychology to care for your family properly. I love creative activities, outdoor adventures, and I am well versed in educational...
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No Problem Advocating For Others Who Need A Little Help!!

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
I love people. I am seeking part time work as an advocate, liaison, helper for anybody who needs a sympathetic heart. I have reliable transportation and am available as a sounding/processing human being for you to vent to someone who understands the difficulties of special needs. No hands on services, just companionship to...
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Babysitter For Children With Special Needs

East Aurora, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have lots of special needs care experience because of my youngest brother who has Down Syndrome. I had started to babysit my siblings when I was only 9 years old, and have since been babysitting them up until recently when I started college. I have also babysat children with mild to severe autism on separate occasions for a...
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