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Wende S W.

Alden, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I've worked as a certified Occupational therapist Assistant for Genesee Valley Boces for 30 plus years with special needs students from 2 years to 21 years. I am also a parent of a special needs son who is now an adult with his own life. I am now retired and looking for a part-time job.
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Alden, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I've been a childcare provider for the past 8 years because I have a sincere passion for helping children grow and develop to their fullest potential. As a patient, calm, creative, and imaginative person, I've found that I can create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up...
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Lancaster, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Mary. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. My passion is and always will be to work with children. As a teacher, mother, and grandmother, I delight in knowing all of the children I have worked with have grown into beautiful, successful adolescents, and adults. My educational background has given me...

Care Member says "Mary has been my family's house keeper for what feels like 20 years. She started when I was a child and now cleans for my wife and me. It takes a lot of...

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East Aurora, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am Ellee and I am 20 years old. I am a high school graduate and I am currently enrolled in an Occupational Therapy program. I have been babysitting outside of my home since the age of 12 and since I was 9 years old in my own home. I took the babysitting and child care certification class at my school. I have experience...

Amiee F. says "Ellee was always a wonderful help in assisting me with my twins with special needs. Always had a positive attitude, willingness to help whenever she...

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Elma, NY

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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have raised 6 children of my own and have a 16yr old son with ODD and ADHD still at home. I am the parent of a special needs daughter ( cerebral palsy) and have been a school district parent advocate for 10 years. I attended college for nursing. I have been a nanny for three families until their children were school age.,. I...
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Lancaster, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with kids with seizures. My son has had seizures since he was 8. He has had 2 brain surgeries. He also has an aide. I would love to help others with special needs.
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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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Lancaster, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with the YMCA Program in childcare for over 2 years now. I also have lots of experience with babysitting for family friends and neighbors. Through my time at the Y I got CPR and first aid certified. I have also worked with children of different abilities while in afterschool programs and summer camp. I am currently...
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Experienced Care Giver Available Part-Time

Akron, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have taken care of many ill family members and I have much compassion for ill/ special needs families and family members. Also, I have taken care of many ill clients in their homes in my nursing career.
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Friendly Caregiver

Depew, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I've been watching kids since I was 12. I have experience with newborns all the way up to young adults with special needs. I have years of paid experience. As well, as I'm a mother so I know how important it is to find a nanny who tries to care and has your child's best well-being at hand. I love to be silly and love doing arts...
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Depew, NY

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I've been working with children since 2021. I started babysitting several years ago and quickly discovered how much I love caring for kids and helping them grow. For the past two years, I've also worked as a camp counselor, gaining even more hands-on experience creating fun, safe, and engaging...
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Akron, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Kristen. I am 30 years old and a mom to a 2-year-old. One of the most rewarding jobs I ever had was working in a group home for developmentally disabled adults. I loved being able to go to work knowing that I was going into another family setting. Sure, there were struggles some days, but we got through them. I am...
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Senior Care

Elma, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
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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Depew, NY

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$16/hr
Hi I am Sabrina, momma of 3, medical professinal and categiver. I have ezp with all types of illnesses, mental and physical. I am patient and kind and fun to be around. Willing to create a schedule that works for both myself and a potential family based on their individual needs. I've been a caregiver for. most of my life and I...
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Elma, NY

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$20/hr
I have worked at an independent living facility with individuals who had disabilities aged from 18-50. I also worked at a daycare/preschool working with children aged 1-5 years old that had disabilities. I have worked with Down syndrome, Autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and more.
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Depew, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love helping people with disabilities I have years of experience, and I have open availability, so please feel free to reach out and ask questions
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Special Needs Caregiver

Elma, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a 23 yr old with Cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus and a son with ODD and ADHD. I have extensive experience with dementia, CHF, kidney disease, ODD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, TBI's and much more. I was trained in basic physical therapy and medicine mgmt. I have been a Special needs parent advocate for 10 years in our school...
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Depew, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Corinne, and I have 4 years of experience and ongoing training working with people with disabilities. I have worked in special education classrooms as a classroom aide, teaching assistant, and one-on-one aide. My experience has been working with students ages 0-22, but I am open to all ages beyond that. I've worked with...
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Future Occupational Therapist Student Awaiting OT Program Start Date Next Fall.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Good evening! My name is Hannah, and I worked as an ABA therapist for about 4 years during my undergraduate education. I quit only to focus on a few more classes I needed for graduate school. Now that I have finished my classes and been accepted into OT school, I am looking for a temporary position to fill my time until next...
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Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I began babysitting when I was 13, starting with helping out family members, then moving on to help family friends. I have now worked with special needs children in a professional setting for over 10 years, and absolutely love it! I have experience with children and young adults with behavioral challenges, high medical...

Care Member says "Katie took the time to meet my kids where they are with their needs. My son is speech delayed, and Katie was patience kind and engaging with him. Being...

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  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Alden, NY

Special Needs Caregivers in Alden, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mary M.

Mary has been my family's house keeper for what feels like 20 years. She started when I was a child and now cleans for my wife and me. It...

- Care member

Eleanor K.

Ellee was always a wonderful help in assisting me with my twins with special needs. Always had a positive attitude, willingness to help...

- Amiee F.

Katie C.

Katie took the time to meet my kids where they are with their needs. My son is speech delayed, and Katie was patience kind and engaging with...

- Care member

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