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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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Katelyn A.


Trumansburg, NY

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoorsy Babysitter Available For Summer!

5.0

(2)

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Greetings! I am seeking new families to provide part-time or occasional care for during summers, college breaks, weekends, whatever you need. I am currently taking a class which will be done on 4/11/20. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have worked as a counselor in training at...
5.0
"Our son liked Katelyn right away, and often asks us to "do it like Katelyn does it" for various little tricks she has for getting him dressed. She is good at communicating, and asked for check-ins when needed....

Reviewed by Cheryl D.

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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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Kathleen G.


Ithaca, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

A Lot of Love, Smiles and Respect

5.0

(3)

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I am very experienced and reliable working with the senior population. I worked private care for seniors, hourly and live-in, for 15 years. I have my PCA but prefer duties more companion care related I worked 8 years for a non for profit agency, working with independent adults with developmental disabilities and special needs....
5.0
"From the moment in July, 2017 that Sage came to help take care of my wife whom I could not manage by myself anymore, Sage knew what to do and when and took care of her, ran the household and made breakfast and...

Reviewed by Kenneth B.

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Stacie P.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(16)

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I left the corporate world in 2010 to begin working as a nanny. First I worked for a friend, then did it for a living. I love kids and have found that being an influence in a child's life is far more fulfilling than my work as an executive assistant. I've worked with kids with special needs (both physical and emotional), and...
5.0
"Stacie watched our little one from when he was only 2 months old until he was almost 12 months old. Stacie is absolutely amazing. She communicates constantly, genuinely loves little children. She gets him...

Reviewed by Jacob S.

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Exley B.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr

Experienced Nanny

5.0

(1)

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I lived in Ethiopia for 7 months in 2015 and 2016 working with one child with autism. I loved it. We worked together one-on one every day. We worked on preschool activities and entry level life skills. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I love working with kids of all ages and all backgrounds and this is just one...
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Exley B.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I'm Exley! During the school year I work full time as a teaching assistant in special education so I am only available in the afternoons, during breaks and occasional weekends. I'm currently a full time online student studying to get my bachelor's degree in social work. I'm the oldest of 7 children, so I've been babysitting...
5.0
"Exley was amazing! She was very flexible with our crazy changing schedules and we couldn't have been happier with her. Our son has a speech delay and she went above and beyond to help him. We felt completely at...

Reviewed by Emily H.

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Beatrice K.


Ithaca, NY

$15-25/hr

Caring, Fun, Loving Caregiver!

5.0

(1)

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I am an Occupational Therapy major in my second year at Ithaca College. I did a lot of volunteering in the past with those with special needs, leading to my passion for this career path. I am loving, fun, passionate, and understanding. I am also flexible for your needs as well. I want to connect and care for you and your loved...
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Brittny D.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Caring Nanny

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Prior experience with toddlers to teens and special needs children. Recently received Physician Assistant degree.
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Teresa J.


Romulus, NY

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

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When I graduated high school in 2014 I started working at ARC of Seneca Cayuga I worked there for roughly 3 years at the adult dayhab. I worked at their summer camp that they have for children with special needs. I absolutely enjoyed this job, we were always doing activities and focusing on daily living skills as well. I left...
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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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Ariel G.


Newfield, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

6 Years Working

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Hello, I worked at a child center for 4 years. I worked hands on with children 5-16 who have severe behavioral disorders or developmental delays. I am trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and am very comfortable holding schedules and boundaries. I ran therapy and play groups throughout my time and would love to work one on...
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Teresa J.


Romulus, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Have 4 years experience with special needs children and adults. I was a certified nursing assistant for 2 years and a med technician in an adult living center for 2 years spent a lot of time learning about dementia and at that time I started home care for children and adults and have been doing this ever sense! I truly enjoy...
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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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Gizem O.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Pet Sitter Near You!

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Hi! My name is Gizem and I am currently a college student at Cornell University. I have experience in both Babysitting and Pet sitting. I have 7 years of professional baby sitting and experience with working with children from ages 3 and up. I also have experience with caring for children with special needs. I can also help with...
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Abbie S.


Newfield, NY

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

About Me:

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Patience. Those who provide home care to others need to be patient. Compassion. When someone has compassion for another they have an understanding of what the person is going through. Attentiveness. Dependability. Trustworthiness.
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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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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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Emily S.


Newfield, NY

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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Hi, My name is Emily and I saw the ad you posted and I am very interested. I currently nanny for a family of three part time in the evenings. I have been with them for about 3 years now. I also have spend time nannying for them on an overnight basis so I have experience with that as well. I love spending time outdoors and well...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lansing, NY

Katelyn A.

5.0

Our son liked Katelyn right away, and often asks us to "do it like Katelyn does it" for various little tricks she has for getting him dressed. She is good at communicating, and asked for check-ins when needed. She was always on time, if not early, and was willing to be flexible and make up hours...

- Cheryl D.

Kathleen G.

5.0

Sage has the unique and much desired ability to connect with her clients on a deep,meaningful, and healing level.

- Kristina H.

Stacie P.

5.0

Stacie cared for our one-year-old daughter in 2023 until we moved out of town and we miss her every day. Stacie is a wonderful nanny and person and our daughter loved her from the moment we met her. They would always have lots of fun together, and Stacie would talk, read and sing to her all day...

- Hannah K.

Exley B.

5.0

Exley has been a huge blessing to our family. Her experience working with special needs kids makes a big difference for us since we have 2 boys on the autism spectrum. Exley is creative, attentive, patient, and responsible. Our boys love her and always look forward to when she comes over. We so...

- Kimberly F.

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