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Lindsay F.

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I am a teacher with dual certification in special education and biology. My father had a stroke on resulting in his right side being paralyzed and a need for PT, OT, and speech ad still suffers from TIAs. I have helped him with his needs including transportation, feeding, washing/clothing, and some lifting/support while he moves...
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Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Just under 2 years experience with kids, specially those on the autism spectrum but open to all types of kiddos!!
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Professional Caregiver

Syracuse, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
With 18 years of experience caring for seniors and individuals with mental and physical disabilities, I am passionate about enhancing the quality of life for those I serve. I am compassionate, patient, and dependable, always striving to create a supportive and nurturing environment. I am looking for a fulfilling role that allows...
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Loving Caregiver Ready For An Adventure!

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I've been a nanny for 10 years and I have had the opportunity to work with a toddler that has moderate autism during that time. I would follow anything his speech therapist told me and his parents to do to further improve his speech and I became very good at redirecting him and trying to find ways to soothe him. I knew...
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Experience With Traumatic Brain Injury And Mental Disability

Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello There .. Caregiver with 14 years assisting clients and keeping them comfy in there home .. I have great references.. I'm reliable, friendly and Efficient. I also schedule and organize care for family's if needed .. Look forward to talking more about your loved ones needs .
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hello :) I am a recent graduate of school psychology and am set to start my career as a school psychologist this summer. I am a former teaching assistant in many different special education classrooms working with elementary and middle school aged children with autism and behavioral difficulties. Working with my students has...
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there I have worked in the area of special needs for adults for over 5 years this included bathing personal care medication management and anything needed fo those persons. I enjoy working with people and helping with their daily needs and seeing the smiles on their faces when they have accomplished the task they needed...
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Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I've been a CNA for about seven years and I do have a lot of experience from mental health, brain injury, dementia patience and the list goes on.
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Home Health Aide And/or Caregiver

Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a mature and experienced (10 years) home health care provider who would love to care for you or your loved one, with patience and compassion and understanding. I enjoy working with the elderly and the disabled. I am experienced in many areas that include adults that suffer from Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's...
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Syracuse, NY

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$18/hr
I've worked with children with many different kinds of disabilities/impairments. I am currently in graduate school for Speech Language Pathology and have direct clinical experience.
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Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Although my specialty focuses in my Nursing career have primarily been in Women's Health, I've also worked quite a bit with a wide range of special populations, including people with physically limiting diagnoses, cognitive and/or speech delays, Psychiatric issues, and Neuro-divergent diagnoses. Whatever the diagnosis(es) may...
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Private Certified Nursing Assistant

Syracuse, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hello. I have been a Certified nursing Assistant for 9 year, An have also done in home private care for 5 years. I have worked with all types of mental and physical disabilities. I am very passionate and I love what I do. I believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity regardless of the situation. I have great...
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Syracuse, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience working with children and now I have a a child of my own. I have experience working with children with autism and other special needs. My son, niece and nephews have showed me how much I love children and working with them. Most of my free time is revolves around activities with them.
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Creative, Kind But Firm Sitter Patient

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I've had many years of experience babysitting multiple young cousins and nieces/nephews being the oldest in the family. I was lucky enough to have a great childhood spent playing outdoors and engaged in creative activities and would love to ensure that other children had the same opportunities and experiences that were afforded...
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Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Emily, I currently live in Syracuse in the Meadowbrook area. I recently graduated from Upstate Medical with my masters in public health, and am starting the MD program this July. I am an aunt to five nieces and nephews who I love dearly and have given me a great background in childcare. I have babysat since I...
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Experienced Caregiver Now Looking For Full- Time Nanny Opportunity

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have previous experience working at a kids summer camp for 4 years, working with children in primarily in elementary and middle school ages. I previously worked at a charter school in SF for children with special needs; specifically behavioral and emotional disorders and intellectual disabilities. I am very good with working...
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Syracuse, NY

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$28/hr
11 years experience
Hello, my name is Monica! I grew up one of 9 children and was lucky enough to be surrounded by many children from a young age. I have been working with children for at least 10 years - babysitting for friends & family since the age of 14, and working professionally as a nanny throughout college. I have experience with all ages...
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Syracuse, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Amina , and I've been working with kids for years from toddlers to tweens and I genuinely love what I do. I've worked in three afterschool programs, including with special needs and neurodivergent students, where I helped with homework, led group activities, and even did some lesson planning. I also have a full...
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Caregiver With 20+ Years Experience With Infants, Children, & Elders Seeking Weekday Position.

Syracuse, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I started my care career early, when I began babysitting at age 11! I've cared for all age groups, including those with a variety of special needs and disabilities, as an HHA while in Nursing school, and then as an RN for most of my adult life. Now that I have a toddler of my own with special needs, I have put my Nursing...
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Experienced & Passionate Child Care Provider

Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Having worked extensively with children of all ages in a variety of settings, including as a pediatric occupational therapy provider, my favorite jobs are still always nannying for individual families. I've worked as a nanny for four different amazing families, tutor, 1:1 with children with special needs, in daycare settings &...
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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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