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My uncle has cerebral palsy and my cousin has Down syndrome. I have had experience with these two types of disabilities. I am patient and reliable. My cousin is 11 and very high functioning. He is so adorable and brings many smiles to my face =). We have had our rough days, who hasn't? But with patients and perseverance we can...
Katherine R.
Derby, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a highly dedicated early childhood educator always looking to learn and grow as a professional. My diverse experience has molded me into the teacher I am today. I value each child's individuality and I am inclined to alter my approach to address each child's needs. I am determined to inspire and elicit the potential in...
I've been a professional caregiver for over 15 hrs. I have experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, mental and physical disabilities as well as end of life care. I'm a non smoker, animal and music lover. I can provide references upon request.
. I truly find joy in this line of work.
Vanessa can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
My name is Tatiana, I am a warmhearted, helpful, and caring individual. Not only am I a care giver but also a friend. Not only seniors, but those who are in need of caring, company, whatever it may be. My work, time, and love for children and those with special needs has open my heart up to many individuals in need.
Tatiana can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, visiting physician, home modification
5.0
"Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed."
Care member
5.0
(15)
Bathing, help with dressing, help with toileting, meal preparation, feeding, emptying catheter, bed making etc
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"A friend of my family was experiencing a life threatening health emergency. Judith recognized the symptoms and urged our friend to go to the hospital. Because of that, our friend is alive today. During his recuperation, Judith took care of him. She was...
Jacqueline C.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Johanne. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker.
I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities as a private aid also work with special need adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia ,...
Johanne can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Johanne is incredible. We could not get anyone to stay with my mom for more then a couple of weeks but Johanne stuck with us reassuring us that with enough time things will get easier, and they did. She was incredibly patient and kind to my mother. She has been so...
Kate S.
Rocio G.
West Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable patient and creative person with more them 5 years of experience caring for children I will give the appropriate care and I am willing to do any other additional task if is requested..
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in Nursing homes, assisted living places dealing with people on the spectrum...
The reason I like doing this work is fostering a relationship with someone and seeing progress happen in real time.
5.0
"Hi Nick came and helped with an odd job of taking down and putting up a new pool. It was not easy. He was really lovely to work with and got everything done quickly and correctly.
I will hire him again,"
Linda G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past four years I have had a ton of experience with Special needs children. I have cared for two children who are physically handicapped witch helped me become more experienced with individuals who struggle with mobility. I have also worked with many individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Through being chosen to volunteer...
Christopher G.
Woodbridge, CT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.
5.0
"Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions to the T!
My brother can be rowdy and rambunctious...
Norm S.
5.0
(1)
My background includes infants, multiples and classroom up to teen age. I specialize in autism and diabetes. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Nohemi B.
Milford, CT
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience with a preteen boy with Paranoia, ODD, general anxiety, depression, PTSD and slight psychosis. The sibling was also diagnosed with separation anxiety and PTSD. Father had Asperger's Syndrome. I went through training on emotional intelligence and parenting provided by social workers during two years...
5.0
"Nohemi worked over a year for my 2 1/2 year old. She was patient yet firm and playful and fun. She worked on both Spanish and English with my daughter and participated when we had our speech therapist visits. Nohemi was respectful and truly cared for our daughter....
Susan P.
Joann D.
Monroe, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care
4.2
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide with over 19+ years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a C. N. A., I have received many Awards and Letters...
Joann can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Joann (Jo) is an excellent CNA with years of experience. She cared for our 96 y.o. mom in the last stages of life. Mom suffered from dementia, aspirations, dysphagia, broken hip and was basically bed bound. Mom's mind worked but her body didn't. Joann worked...
Steve K.
3.5
(4)
As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"
Carol T.
Christella J.
West Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christella. I just graduated with my bachelor's in Nursing from New York Institute of Technology. I graduated from Nassau Community College with my associate in Liberal arts. I have 8 years of experience working as a home health Aide and one year working as a nursing assistant. I used to work on the tracheostomy floor...
Christella can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very kind and professional. Would highly recommend"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a exceptional professional character references. I am a 44-year-old female with more than 10 years of experience in private children /Adult with any kind of special needs . I have a respectful, positive attitude, honest and a very dependable caring person with a strong Caregiver background. I am a nonsmoker and pet...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
Courtney can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, respite care, personal care, visiting physician, dementia & more
5.0
"Courtney is a compassionate, intelligent, kind , hard working and gifted woman. She is also gifted in dealing with any alternately able population We hired her for respite, care caring for our elderly mother with severe dementia and related pain of degenerative...
Anne B.
Dustina A.
Ansonia, CT
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."
Gladys S.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Derby, CT
Tatiana B.
5.0
Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed.
- Care member
Judith M.
5.0
Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God.
- Jamie C.
Johanne D.
5.0
My grandmother was and is still provided with the best care possible. It took us months to find a good fit and we found that thanks to Johanne. I moved out of the home and was terrified that I wouldn’t be able to find proper help, companionship and reliability but we did just that. Would highly...
- Care member
Nick G.
5.0
Hi Nick came and helped with an odd job of taking down and putting up a new pool. It was not easy. He was really lovely to work with and got everything done quickly and correctly.
I will hire him again,
- Linda G.
Christopher G.
5.0
Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions to the T!
My brother can be rowdy and rambunctious and Chris was totally fine with it....
- Norm S.