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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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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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Lisa S.


Gorham, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

57 Yr Old Nanny

5.0

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My name is Lisa and I am a 57 yr old nanny and I have been in the childcare field for over 10 years. It has been my greatest joy to enter into and become a part of so many families. Caring for children is a special position to be in and I have put my all into each and every one. I have bonded with and gotten to know them in a...
5.0
"Lisa is AMAZING!!!! Our family is so sad to leave the opportunity of working with her due to relocation. Lisa has a special way with children and she puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Lisa...

Reviewed by Kayla P.

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Katelyn A.


Trumansburg, NY

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoorsy Babysitter Available For Summer!

5.0

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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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Makayla W.


Seneca Falls, NY

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I'm a very positive and enthusiastic college student. I love working with kiddos and will always be there to bring a smile on your young ones' faces! I'm going to college to become a music therapist with a focus in developmental disabilities. I have been a gymnastics coach since December 2016 working with kids of all ages...
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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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Lillian C.


Geneva, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

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I work with adults with disability. I assist them with their daily living. assist with laundry and cooking and administer medicine to them. I have references of needed.
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Kennedy G.


Auburn, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

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I have 6-year-old triplet sisters that were born almost three months premature. Watching them develop from the time they were in the NICU up until now is the most amazing experience in the world. Although I've never worked with someone who has special needs I have a soft spot in my heart for them. My sister suffered in the...
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Madison M.


Phelps, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! Since I was a young child, I have had experience around individuals with special needs. My aunts all dedicated their work to caring for individuals with special needs and I got the opportunity to meet and bond with some of these individuals. One individual in particular regularly attended family events and became part of the...
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Kelsey T.


Geneva, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

1.0

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I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 years old. My experience includes nannying three boys (twins and a younger brother) for 7 summers, babysitting a brother and sister with special needs, as well as babysitting children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have also been a camp counselor/group leader for children's...
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Crystal S.


Geneva, NY

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter, Patient Tutor , And Reliable Housekeeper

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I have had about 6 years of babysitting children ranging from 1-year-olds to 9-year-olds. I also babysit my special needs cousin. Most recently , I tutored a high school freshmen in math where she and I built a genuine relationship. I recently nannied an 18-month-old for my professor who was Brazilian. I enjoyed learning about...
5.0
"We hired Crystal to watch our 2 boys. Excellent response time and communication. Very easy to work with and kids had fun with her."

Reviewed by Danielle W.

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Alexis H.


Auburn, NY

$12-17/hr

Right At Home!

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Hello! My name is Lexy. I moved to Skaneateles, NY a year ago from Lynchburg, VA. I have 3 years of experience of working at a daycare. I also have experience with special needs as I have a 5-year-old autistic sister. I'd love to get to know you and you're little & get the opportunity to help them learn and grow!! (:
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Samantha G.


Phelps, NY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a pediatric occupational therapist. I am looking to babysit on Saturdays. I am also available the week of spring break 3/5-3/8. I have over 8 years of experience and am experienced with children who have special needs. I have worked with children of all ages. I am a very creative person and love to make up new games.
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Stacey W.


Stanley, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Honest Caregiver

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I have worked in Geneva Hospital for 5 years and Clifton hospital for 6 years. I also worked for a company taking care of people in their home for 1 year. I am a CNA. I went to nursing school but have yet to sit for my boards. I am patient, kind, honest, and compassionate. I have worked on the ventilator unit at Clifton, hospice...
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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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Leah P.


Stanley, NY

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Leah and I would love to work with your child. I worked in a 12:1:1 classroom for a school year, and that's where I decided I wanted to become a lead teacher. The student I worked with was non-verbal and autistic. I learned how to use an AAC device to communicate with him, and I got a lot of training on...
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Corinne S.


Waterloo, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A CNA

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I have been a CNA for 10 years now. I've worked with elderly, special needs, Dementia, hospice etc. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
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Alexis H.


Auburn, NY

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

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Hello! My name is Lexy! I moved to Auburn, NY 2. 5 years ago from Lynchburg, VA. I have 5 years of experience of working in childcare. I have experience working with special needs children also. I am currently a stay at home mom and have an 10-month-old son!
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Amanda G.


Geneva, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have always been great with children, so I started babysitting my siblings and my parents' friends children when I was 11 years old. While I was in school I took my siblings to school/daycare in the mornings. Over the summer, they stayed with me until I went to college. During college, I was a nanny for a family of four; two...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Romulus, NY

Lisa S.

5.0

Lisa is AMAZING!!!! Our family is so sad to leave the opportunity of working with her due to relocation. Lisa has a special way with children and she puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Lisa worked for us for 2 years and has gone above and beyond assisting us in appointments and house...

- Kayla P.

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.

Crystal S.

5.0

We hired Crystal to watch our 2 boys. Excellent response time and communication. Very easy to work with and kids had fun with her.

- Danielle W.

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