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Jamie L.

Let Me Help You Get It Done!

Derby, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
For over 30 years, I have been a small business and personal assistant helping support families, individuals and small businesses in a myriad of ways. Whether it be caring for children of all ages, adults, pets or small businesses, my goal is to help you get things done. I have experience running a home based family preschool...
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Eden, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 8+ years of babysitting experience from newborn up to teen age. I can help with schoolwork, errands, carpooling, light house keeping, and I am CPR certified. I was a college athlete so I also love to play sports and work with active children. I am graduating in May with my masters in occupational therapy, so I have some...

Care Member says "Dani was kind, punctual and great with our boys. Will hire again. "

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Hello

Angola, NY

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Mandy! I am CPR/AED CERTIFIED as well as being DSP DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED. My heart loves working with teens, adults that have special needs.
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Angola, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Caitlin, I have over 6 years of experience in childcare. I can also help with Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, if needed! Some other things to know about me is that I'm in my Junior year at Fredonia for Psychology, I love to play the violin, and I love tennis! I have volunteered at a local gym for kids with...
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Physical Therapist Assistant With Educational Background

Hamburg, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
~currently working full time. availabile per diem.~ I have 4 years of experience with various disabilities. I am a certified physical therapy assistant who has transitioned to community habilitation for developmental disabilities. I am able to provide any level of physical assistance, and assist with ADLs. I am willing to learn...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Hamburg, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I am a certified special education teacher. I am also a mother of two loving children. I have been in the field for over 10 years. I am currently seeking a part time position or per diem.
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Hamburg, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Growing up, I volunteered at Cradle Beach Camp in NY. Volunteering, brought about my passion for special education. I am currently a 4th grade teacher. I have experience working with kids who have disabilities, as well as social and emotional learning. I plan to continue my education and become special education certified.
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Experienced Sitter

Hamburg, NY

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$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
For the past 25 years, I've dedicated my career to making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families by providing dependable care. My college degree, combined with Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework, allows me to create enriching experiences for children of all ages, from...
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Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am 25 years old and currently in the Hamburg, NY area. I have experience as a lead toddler teacher at a daycare, a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with special needs, a full time nanny, and worked with multiple families for casual sitting. I am willing to give references if requested. I have cared for...
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Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Rachel, I am a 31-year-old full time licensed chiropractor. I am looking a family who needs weekend or evening help. I have had many babysitting/ nannying jobs for children of all ages (5 mo.-15yrs) over the years. I can help with homework in all subjects especially math and science. I also have a lot of experience caring...

Elizabeth W. says "Rachel is awesome! She babysits our 8 year old son and keeps him busy. They play games, build forts, and other engaging activities. She is smart,...

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Special needs

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a care giver for over 10 years I have had many types of patients/ residents I have cared for and have provided a variety of help. I can also help them with there PT/ OT program if they have one. I am looking for something not to far away in the morning or overnight hours. I am a very caring and compassionate...

Care Member says "Alicia was so caring to my loved one. She was always on time and reliable. I would hire her again. Always willing to work at last minute "

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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)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Lindsey. I have a Social Work background and have worked with special needs children as well as grieving children & families. My sister also has 4 children that I have helped out with since they were babies. I just started my own business and will be doing childcare/pet care on the side to support myself. Feel...

Timothy L. says "We had a great experience with Lindsey, who came to babysit our three-year-old son. She was right on time, asked great questions, and was really...

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Full Of Fun And Loves A Routine

Orchard Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have been babysitting since my teen years. Had a special needs son who has since passed away. I spent a lot of my years caring for him as he was 100% dependent on me for his care and my two daughters. I have worked as a medical ast in a doctors office for a couple years and as a school aide for over 4 years. There was a gap of...

Kelly C. says "The only reason I didn't check all Sandra's boxes was because I didn't meet her due to my own decision to not use services until my baby is older. Sandra...

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Compassionate Professional CNA/ Caregiver/ Basic Life Coach

Buffalo, NY

3.7(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Professional Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nurse Assistant/ Phlebotomist/ Companion/ Child and Adult Caregiver. My name is Lyntira. I'm a 38 y. o. female. I've been assisting individuals for over 20 years with day to day living activities. I simply am a people pleaser and love and enjoy helping learn and grow at every stage...
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Buffalo, NY

5.0(0)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Part-Time/Full-Time Special Needs Provider

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have a high desire for helping others. I am a full time student so I am also willing to learn new experiences along the way. I have worked for several disability/disabled care providing companies. They taught me the knowledge and level of care needed to provide proper care. I am a reliable, honest, genuinely caring,...

Dawn P. says "Shanika is reliable, pleasant,patient,and responsible."

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Special Needs Caregiver

Buffalo, NY

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello parents! My name is Jessica. I have several years experince working with children who have disabilities. I have worked with kids with autism, ADHD, ADD, etc. I love doing fun activities with kids like arts & crafts, swimming, coloring, playing games, playing outside, watching movies(Disney is my favorite!), etc. I can also...
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Buffalo, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of childcare experience, on top of being a mother of 3. I've worked with special needs children and was also a teacher for 18-24-month-olds at a daycare. I take pride in taking care of children and genuinely enjoy being able to teach them new things! I'm great with arts and crafts, playing and developing motor...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Derby, NY

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

Danielle T.

Dani was kind, punctual and great with our boys. Will hire again.

- Care member

Rachel S.

Rachel is awesome! She babysits our 8 year old son and keeps him busy. They play games, build forts, and other engaging activities. She is...

- Elizabeth W.

Alicia S.

Alicia was so caring to my loved one. She was always on time and reliable. I would hire her again. Always willing to work at last minute

- Care member

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