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Michelle S.

Part-time Caregiver For Adults Or Children With Special Needs

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have substantial experience providing care to people with special needs, as my older brother has severe developmental delays and epilepsy. I also have experience working with adults with special needs as an assistant swim coach with Special Olympics of Northeast Ohio and tutoring children with learning disabilities and autism...
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Cicero, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
I am 30 years old. I have always loved working with kids. I've worked at a daycare for 6+ years and I also teach Sunday School to 3-4-year-olds. I also have experience with special needs kids as I have two brothers who I take care of. I am always on time I hate being late it's like my worst fear so I usually leave early just so...
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Syracuse, NY

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$26/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nine years of experience have solidified my passion for nurturing young minds. My journey began with babysitting, and I found immense joy in supporting families. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I provide regular updates to parents, following their preferred communication style. Enforcing household rules is no...
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Direct Support Proffessional

Cicero, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been a DSP for three years. I have a friendly, compassionate and out-going personality that allows me to get along with most people including those who have special needs. I have experience with both behavioral and developmental disabilities.
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Happy To Help!

East Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Rebecca L and I am a NYS certified teacher in birth through grade 6. I am a Montessori Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher in the Syracuse city school district. I have over 9 years of paid babysitting experience and worked with preschoolers and toddlers (age 1-5) during my college breaks for 4 years. I am very...
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Part Time Caregiver

Syracuse, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with young kids with special needs as well as worked with adults. I have experience with G-tubes as well as insulin. I have also taken care of the elderly for the past 10 years.
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I am a teacher with dual certification in special education and biology. My father had a stroke on resulting in his right side being paralyzed and a need for PT, OT, and speech ad still suffers from TIAs. I have helped him with his needs including transportation, feeding, washing/clothing, and some lifting/support while he moves...
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Syracuse, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience working with children and now I have a a child of my own. I have experience working with children with autism and other special needs. My son, niece and nephews have showed me how much I love children and working with them. Most of my free time is revolves around activities with them.
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Experinced

Baldwinsville, NY

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I currently work with individuals with disabilities, I'm very experienced and have lots of patience and I'm great with routine.
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Companion

Syracuse, NY

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
errands
personal care
mobility assistance
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of experience serving the elderly in various areas such as: traumatic brain injury, special needs, spinal cord injury, dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Or just in need of COMPANIONSHIP. I have been certified as a home health aide for 20 years, and as a CNA for 9 years. Home care is more rewarding...
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Loving Caregiver Ready For An Adventure!

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I've been a nanny for 10 years and I have had the opportunity to work with a toddler that has moderate autism during that time. I would follow anything his speech therapist told me and his parents to do to further improve his speech and I became very good at redirecting him and trying to find ways to soothe him. I knew...
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Syracuse, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. With 4 years of child care 7 years of experience in, adult and senior care, as well as currently being a DSP working with children, adult and seniors with special needs. I'm passionate about supporting well-being and independence. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide, and...
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hello :) I am a recent graduate of school psychology and am set to start my career as a school psychologist this summer. I am a former teaching assistant in many different special education classrooms working with elementary and middle school aged children with autism and behavioral difficulties. Working with my students has...
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Liverpool, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I've helped many people with disabilities. MD, MS. Elderly. I have lifted 150 lbs. dead weight transfers. Give medicine.
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Cicero, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
A little bit about me is that I am a sophomore in college. I attend Stony Brook university as a political science major. I am looking for a summertime job. Although I am going away at the end of the summer, I'm willing to discuss recurring positions for each summer. I have 3 siblings. My 2 younger siblings have given me such...
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Special Educator, Companion, Advocate

Liverpool, NY

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I am a passionate special educator with experience in a variety of ages and areas. I studied special education for both the completion of undergraduate and graduate studies. I engage in professional learning opportunities regularly and consider myself a lifelong learner. Help me learn, advocate, and bring inclusive...
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Syracuse, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I worked at the hospital for 15yrs, I took care of all people with disabilities, illnesses and mental illness. I enjoyed making other people life easier and more enjoyable. I'm very patient and loyal. I also worked for Enable, Advocate, Liberty Resources. I have many experiences of working and helping different types of people,...
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East Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
I will be starting a job as an early intervention special education teacher. I will be working with children with special needs up to age 5. I have past experience of working with kids with special needs in the school setting as well as providing care in the home and in the community. I am a caring, punctual and responsible...
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Caregiver

Baldwinsville, NY

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Hi - I'm Kiana! I am a loving, and creative person who has a passion for caregiving. I began caregiving 11 years ago starting as a mother's helper. I have a large extended family with lots of younger cousins whom I helped care for whilst growing up, I have experience caregiving for all ages. Over the past few years I have...
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Babysitting And Summer Nanny Job

Liverpool, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and organized. I like working with kids because I am patient and love helping them learn and grow. I'm looking for a job where I can help families as much as possible and to fill my Summer with helping children learn, play outside, do crafts and much more ! In my spare time,...
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