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Rebecca G.

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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Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a parent of a wonderful 28 yr old successful, adventurous, independent young woman. Over my life, I have babysat younger family members, neighbor's children & children of family friends. My professional background includes social work, prevention education & youth programming. I have both facilitated &...
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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 June 2026. Basic Life...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
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 am looking for part time or side work in childcare/pet care. Feel free to reach out with any questions...
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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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East Amherst, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, dedicated, and invested I like working with kids because babysitting was my first job, and since then, I have always liked working with kids of any age I started working with kids when I was only 13 I would pick up from school and watch my neighbors child and when their second kid came...
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Buffalo, NY

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$24/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Elma, NY

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$28/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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Full-time Caregiver Available

Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs for over 4 years. I have been lucky enough to get to know these kids and help them flourish in their communities. I have experience with a variety of diagnoses, including seizure disorders. I am comfortable in many situations and would love to continue to provide support in the...
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Buffalo, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I am passionate about helping others and providing meaningful care for those who need extra support . I grew up with a brother on the autism spectrum and then entered the field working as a TA at a school for those on the autism spectrum . I also have worked with adults in direct support positions as well. I currently study full...
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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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Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Gianni. I have worked with children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities for a total of 8 years now. I've worked in group homes, school settings, I've tutored and worked in a psychiatric hospital. During these experiences I've helped with ADL skills like feeding, bathing, money management,...
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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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Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I was a classroom aide as well as a pool aide for 3 summers with Erie 1 BOCES summer school program specifically for children with disabilities. I also did an internship at We Rock the Spectrum kids gym during my final year of collage. Working with kids and/or kids with disabilities has been the only jobs that make me excited to...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Experienced senior care provider with 15+ years in caregiving, specializing in dementia and memory care. CPR certified and skilled in personal care, bathing, dressing, and medication support. I also have extensive experience supporting adults with special needs autism , including trach care, G/J-tube feeding, and nonverbal...
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Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Reale I'm a proud mother of three wonderful children - two daughters, ages 17 and 10, and my 5-year-old son, who is profoundly deaf and legally blind. Being his mom has taught me patience, compassion, and the importance of communication. I'm currently learning American Sign Language (ASL) so I can better connect...
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COTA

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with developmentally disabled children and adults for over 20 years. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant who has 18 years experience working in group homes and 3 years experience working in an elementary school with special education and general education students. I'm looking for a change of pace...
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Loving And Experienced Childcare Professional

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
With over 8+ years of dedicated experience in child care, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding young minds. My journey in child care began with a deep love for children, and a commitment to their well-being and development. I believe in creating a safe, loving and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I have...
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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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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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