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Franchelis C.

Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
I'm passionate about caring for children and have been doing so for over four years. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who loves playing games and engaging in educational activities with children. I also have experience with special...
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Orchard Park, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With 10 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I bring compassion and empathy to every caregiving situation. My background includes some college, and I hold current CPR Training and First Aid Training certifications. I'm skilled in adapting to changing...
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Gowanda, NY

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been working with school-aged children for about five years, including a year and a half in a daycare setting, and have experience supporting both general education and special needs students. I hold a degree in early childhood education and I'm in the final stages of completing my childhood and special education degree....
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Hello! My name is Melinda but you can call me Mindy. I have about 10 years experience with babysitting for friends and family. I also have about 7 years experience with elderly and special needs. Also a lifetime of pets and chores around the house. I am very outgoing and caring. I will put your loved ones and their specific...
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Buffalo, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello My name is Kareemah I have over 12 plus years and working with child care . I'm currently a school typist at high school I have working and Head Start Program/ After school program daycare a schools as well with all grades and I also have experience being a Personal Care Aide and I also used to working for People Inc as...
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Buffalo, NY

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$24/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Megan, and I would love to be considered for your nanny position. I have about two years of experience caring for children from newborns to 11 years old. During my senior year of high school, I worked as a teacher's assistant through a co-op program, which was a truly rewarding experience. The principal and...
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Nurturing Nanny

Buffalo, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a retired Buffalo Public School teacher. I have experience teaching pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. I have worked in daycare, caring for infants, toddlers, pre-k and school-age children. I have a degree and experience working with children with special needs. I am very caring and nurturing. I remember how difficult...
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Buffalo, NY

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$14/hr
Hello Ihave worked in hospital as a float personal care assistant working with all age group and all departments also worked in nursing home setting working on pediatric units as well very efficient, compassionate patient and reliable person
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Art, Music, & Love !!

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I am a mother of a 5-year-old boy! I have been babysitting for 12 years. I have experience with special needs children, including my son who has Autism. I have extensive emergency medical knowledge and love to see children flourish through music and art. For the past two years, I have taught children how to play the Ukulele, and...
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Mother Of Twins Hoping To Help Out

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience
I am a freelance writer, author, aerialist, and the mother of twin toddlers hoping to provide your family with some support during this tricky time! My bachelor's degree in child and family studies, associate degree in creative writing, and experience as a medicaid service coordinator, family worker, and direct care professional...
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Buffalo, NY

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sasha and I am a current first-year nursing student. Caring for people has always been a passion of mine, and I love knowing that what I do has a positive impact on my environment. I have 1 year of experience of working in a daycare with special needs children and years of experience caring for my younger...
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Orchard Park, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I have 10 years of experience working with children aged 0-13. I have worked with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities for approximately 6 years. I have worked as a community rehabilitation specialist as well as a respite provider. My area of expertise is children with emotional and behavioral...
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Buffalo, NY

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Carly! While I may not have a long history of traditional babysitting, I have been working as a TA full-time with young children with special needs for 2 years now - and I truly love what I do. I'm also currently in school studying Early Childhood Education because nurturing and supporting young minds is my...
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Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
Hello! I'm Lindsey and I have recently moved to the area from Buffalo, New York. Before going to grad school I would like to spend some time nannying. I worked in a school as a social work intern for a year and absolutely loved to work with kids. My social work background has helped me to develop social emotional learning skills...
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Caring & Compassionate Care Giver

Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have worked in Respite House. I am familiar with seizure disorders and know a lot about diabetes, since my mom is a type 2 diabetic. I am on board with a company already and work part time for them. I have a wonderful amount of patience and love to make others smile. Background Check & Driving Check as of August 2025. Basic...
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Certified Teaching Assistant For Special Needs Children

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I can help with Travel and Errands. I work with special needs and learning disabled children during the school year, I can help your child/children in the summer!
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CNA,HHA,LPN

Buffalo, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Many references, clean driving record. Medication Management. Errands, cooking, cleaning, nursing experience. Kind, thoughtful, and I like making that human connection.
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Johnique W.'s Photo

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been working with individuals for 3 years now. I have a close family member with developmental disabilities which made me want to get into the field. I am currently a Day habilitation aide working with all types of developmental disabilities. I enjoy what I do and I love to build relationships with others. I am kind...
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About Me

Buffalo, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Aleigha and I'm 22. I've been working in the childcare field for 5 years and I currently work as a teacher assistant at a special needs school. I have experience with ages 1-10 and I'm also open to doing housework or making dinner. I can cook a large variety of meals, and I'm flexible with dietary restrictions and...
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Caregiver,nurse & Other Duties

Buffalo, NY

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Lpn of 20+ yrs with geriatric, dementia, pediatric & special needs experience. Honest, reliable & trustworthy. Non-smoker with transportation, comfortable with Pets.
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