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Iyana W.

Jamaica, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello ! I currently work from home as an assessor for the office with people with developmental disabilities. I have worked for two years as a direct support, professional, and an ABA therapist for adults and children with developmental disabilities. I can provide in-home care such as feeding, community, habilitation, respite...
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Iyana W.

Jamaica, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
2 years experience with providing community habilitation & respite care to seniors and those with intellectual disabilities. Primary duties include: companionship, light housework, light cleaning, errands, transportation and medication reminders.
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Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Caroll K. says "I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible,...

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Xarviar C.

Special Needs Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I currently work as a Residential Habilitation Specialist for adults with special needs. I also have experience working as a direct support professional and respite worker for children and adults with special needs. I find the field of work fulfilling because I am able to assist them with reaching their maximum potential and...
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Ella W.

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Ella. I'm a recent graduate with a degree in music and songwriting. I've worked with children in a wide variety of capacities, including as a camp director and counselor, respite caregiver, and music teacher. One of the roles I've enjoyed most involved caring for children on the autism spectrum. I approach...
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Nuvha S.

New Hyde Park, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
Hi! I'm a graduate student clinician at Stony Brook University. I have experience volunteering in respite care, providing companionship and support to seniors and their families. Through this work, I've developed strong communication and caregiving skills, as well as a deep appreciation for creating meaningful connections. I...
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Kianna M.

Elmont, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Former Preschool teacher and ABA Instructor. I worked with individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities in settings such as school, day hab, respite(weekend and overnight trips), com hab and in home ABA instruction. Worked with ages 7-35
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Stephanie S.

Experienced Direct Care For Developmentally Disabled And Autism Community

Brooklyn, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have over 7 years of experience working with adults and children who have Developmental Disabilities and adults and teens with Autism. I have worked in these settings - group homes with up to 12 persons, Day habilitations, and respite 1-on-1 (in-home services). I have the following Skills CPR, Medication Administration,...
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Catherine B.

Whitestone, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience in every aspect of home healthcare. I can adapt to any situation that may occur. I am a kind, friendly, very caring, compassionate person. I really enjoy good conversation. I will go above and beyond for your loved one and treat them as I would my own family. I do take my job very seriously....
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Chaya K.

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider- Focus On Engagement And Communication

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I started volunteering with people with special needs as a freshman in high school. By the time I graduated high school, I was running a respite program that serviced 20 individuals with special needs. I continued running respite programs while also working in schools and in Medicaid Waiver funded residences. I was trained in...
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Stacie U.

Hempstead, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone, my name is Stacie. I have 13 years caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I worked at a respite program (BCCS) for 5 years as a Saturday Counselor. I worked at Advantage Care Health Center for 7 years helping people in this population receive the medical care that they need. Some other...
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Stefan G.

Male Caregiver

Sunnyside, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I offer compassionate caregiving services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Seeking full time 8 h - 10 h a day - Monday to Friday. Services Offered as a Personal Care Aide (PCA certification) by the state of NY and Caregiver certification by the state of AZ: Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)...
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Mario A.

Elmhurst, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
I am an HHA/PCA certified in NYC. I have experience in handling dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Lou Gehrig's disease patients. I also have experience with rehab patients, stroke, multiple sclerosis, patients who lost balance, depressed, cancer, bedridden, respite care, diabetic, and all other illness associated with old...
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Kimberly B.

Senior Care

Far Rockaway, NY

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$17/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
Caregiving is in my blood. I grew up with my mom taking care of the elderly and sick and me helping her. I look forward to continuing to provide respite for families that need it and companionship and support for the elderly and sick.
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Grace J.

Brooklyn, NY

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$17/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hello! My name is Grace and I am looking to help a family needing support with senior care. To share a bit about myself - I recently graduated with my Bachelors in Psychology, and hope to start working towards a Masters in Social Work next year. I currently work during the daytime for City Year as a School Learning Coach,...
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Anita F.

Responsible Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care. I am a CNA, responsible, trustworthy and love what I do. I have years of experience in caregiving, safety conscious and will always work along with you to achieve the best care that fit your needs.
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Mohandei S.

Queens Village, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is why I'm a caregiver. I have three years of experience providing compassionate support to adults and seniors. My goal is to promote their well-being and independence. I'm patient, friendly, and adapt my communication to each family's preferences, providing regular updates on their loved...
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Maxine C.

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...

Carla B. says "My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and...

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Shannon W.

Patient Sitter And Nanny || Respite Care Worker

New York, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have a passion for taking care of children and helping them grow. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying for children 10 months - 13 years old. In 2016 I went through the necessary training to become a Respite Care worker for a teenager on the low cognitive function end, of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder....
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Maria H.

Caring For A Special Needs Child

Bronx, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a parent myself of a daughter with special needs who is 24 years old and have that many years experience in itself. I also worked as a respite worker with children in this field. My daughter is autistic profound, low functioning who needs help in all areas of activities of daily living with feeding, bathing, working one on...
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  • 41 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Jamaica, NY

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 2 respite care providers near you in Jamaica, NY carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Jamaica, NY fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Jamaica, NY can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Jamaica, NY is $18.50 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Jamaica, NY.

To safely hire respite care near you in Jamaica, NY, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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