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28 special needs caregivers are listed in Ithaca, NY

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Ithaca, NY

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Michaela A.


Cortland, NY

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi!!! My name is Michaela and I'm currently attending SUNY cortland for grad school . My undergrad degree is in PE . . I am CPR/First aid certified. I've worked at a camp 3 years and have worked with kids with my major as well . I have experience with all ages including infants , toddlers and special needs . I am willing to do...
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Amanda J.


Candor, NY

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I love working with children. I have 4 nieces, and come from a big family with lots of cousins, so I have been around children all my life. I spent 5 years as a teacher's aide grades K-5, and have spent the past 5 years nannying children ages infant-7 years old, including a child with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated for...
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Heather G.


Hector, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time- Babysitter/ House Keeper Dog Watcher Part Time / Care Giver Part Time / Nanny Part-time

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I have watched my niece and nephews more than I can count and I enjoy children & helping them anyway I can possible. I've worked with special needs as well or if you just need someone to watch your pups I'd love to as well I have my own fur baby!
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Kristy L.


Cortland, NY

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

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I am a certified medical assistant working currently in an elementary school with a little girl with multiple medical needs as well as a little boy I worked with for a year who also had multiple medical needs. I am not trained in any special needs. I am also a certified teaching assistant and have been a nanny for 15 years
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Ashley T.


Lansing, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been working with children for about 10 years now! I am currently enrolled in college to become an elementary school teacher. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with caring for triplets. I worked for a daycare for 2 years! I love children and can't wait to become a teacher!
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Camey S.


Cortland, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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Certified Support Broker thru OPWDD along with being an experienced mother and special needs provider for those with disabilities who need a helping hand to complete daily tasks, assistance with their pets, housekeeping, meal preparation, etc
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Maria S.


Trumansburg, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I have worked with special needs individuals for over 5 years starting as a Direct Support Professional working for OPWDD and then working in an integrated preschool for children with special needs as well as working with a teenager with autism as a Community Support Professional at the Racker Centers in Ithaca, NY. I have some...
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Ashley W.


Trumansburg, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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I have a brother in law with cerebral palsy who I help care for daily, I watch my friends child with autism frequently.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ithaca, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 28 listed special needs caregivers.