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Gillian F.


Durham, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gillian F. I'm currently a freshman at UNH where I am majoring in human development and family studies and planning on minoring in ASL, I am also apart of the field hockey and best buddies program at UNH! I joined the best buddies program in 2015 and have continued to be apart of the program throughout 2020. My mom...
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Sarah B.


Durham, NH

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available Starting In September

I am going into my senior year at UNH as an occupational therapy student. I am passionate about helping those who may have different physical and/or mental limitations. When I am not in New Hampshire during the school year, I work back home in Massachusetts as an aide in a nursing home, that specializes in dementia care, and as...
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Gabriela B.


Somersworth, NH

$25-50/hr

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm from Brazil and I'm 39 years old. I've been living here for 4 years. I have experience helping patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and children with special needs. I consider myself dedicated, patient, and kind. I also love animals. I'm a Physical Therapist, with a broad range of expertise in various areas of Physical...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation
5.0
"What a gem! We feel lucky to have found Gabriela. She is attentive, always knowing what needs doing -- whether that is caring for my husband, doing light housework, or offering a kind word to lift our spirits. She is always prompt, arriving with a smile on her...

Julia K.

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Joy L.


Dover, NH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Joy I love kids I love working them which is why I choice it as my career. My work experience includes babysitting children, ages ranging from infants, toddlers up to school aged children, house hold cleaning and cooking. I enjoy arts and crafts, creating plays, and any outdoor activities. I found out how much...
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Lindsey C.


Kittery, ME

$35-54/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate caregiver that takes on many roles. I have 10+ years experience providing 1 on 1 care for individuals of all ages and populations. I've cared for clients with developmental disabilities, autism, TBI/ABI, Alzheimer's, dementia, mental illness, etc. I am CPR/first aid certified. Certified Direct Support...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lindsey was a caregiver for my 95 year old mother, who had dementia. She was experienced, compassionate, and worked well with the family - as well as with Mom! Lindsey only worked with us for a few weeks due to Mom's unexpected passing, but Lindsey was a valued...

Ann C.

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Abigail S.


Dover, NH

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Home Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A few years ago, when both of my grandparents were battling cancer, I vividly remember their caregivers going above and beyond their line of duty. Seeing the love and friendship that was given to them on a daily basis left a lasting impression on me. I have worked with a handful of individuals covering a range of...
Abigail can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning
5.0
"Abbey was the best personal caregiver that I could have hired for my mother Pat in her mid to late stages of Alzheimer's period. She was always on time, provided excellent care, and most importantly increased her quality of life daily. Even towards the end when my...

Maura M.

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Nicole H.


Dover, NH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available

I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
5.0
"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work...

Krista D.

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Mary-margaret Q.


Rye, NH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Pediatric Nurse

I am a registered pediatric nurse. I worked on a busy 26 bed inpatient medical-surgical pediatric floor for the last two years at Tufts Children's Hospital. I have experience caring for neuro atypical children that have a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: Autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression,...
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Elaina G.


Dover, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Errands, Personal Care, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have substantial experience as a home care provider for people with a variety of mental and physical disabilities (dementia, Alzheimer's, blindness, etc.). I have been medication certified by the State of NH and taken personal care certification courses for dementia and Alzheimer; plus CPR training. I am a compassionate person...
Elaina can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, visiting physician, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Nick P.


Dover, NH

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I enjoy being a companion to those in need. I have 1 year of experience caring for adults with mental and physical disabilities.
Nick can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Madelyn G.


Rye, NH

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

I am a dedicated aging life care professional with experience working with older adults and people with disabilities, including dementia, brain injury, physical disability, and intellectual & developmental disabilities. As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a focus on dementia care, my services are rooted in...
Madelyn can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

I am a very active 65-year-old retired woman. I currently work with special needs adults and volunteer in a nursing home with dementia residents. I am available part time to work with adults as a companion and caregiver. I worked in human services for over 25 years before retiring and my passion is helping those that need help.
Jacqueline can also help with: Respite care, dementia
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Maggie C.


Greenland, NH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Aspiring Occupational Therapist

I am a second year college student who hopes to become an Occupational Therapist with a focus in pediatrics. After doing a semester long internship at my local elementary school with an Occupational Therapist. I fell in love with the job.
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Jack S.


North Hampton, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible College Student

For the past 2 years, I have done ski coaching for children in the ages of 8-12 years old, I was responsible for a group of 10-20 of them for the whole day, which included eating lunch with them. I am excited to start transferring what I have learned as a coach to babysitting!
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Alexandra G.


Dover, NH

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Former Para

I have about 2 years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional working in an Autism centric program. I have experience with varying levels of abilities and communication skills. This position included ABA therapy, positive behavioral support, working on many different life skills such as Activities of Daily Living...
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Julia C.


Newmarket, NH

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new...
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Tangee M.


Kittery, ME

$25-50/hr19 yrs exp

Healing With Laughter And Compassion

Hi, my name is Tangee! I'm an RN, BSN with a Public Health Cert & 18+ yrs of experience in emergency medicine, cardiac/telemetry, pediatric special needs, & home health care. I provided a full continuum of care tailored to the needs of yourself or your loved one; from companionship, ADLs, housework, meal preparation, shopping,...
Tangee can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
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Courtney B.


Exeter, NH

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. My name is Courtney, and I have 4+ years of experience working as a care provider. I have experience working in both a home health and hospital setting. I am experienced in providing care to hospice patients, and those are the individuals I am most passionate about...
Courtney can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Nick P.


Dover, NH

$25/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with adults with both mental illness and developmental disabilities with daily necessities in order to maintain a good quality of life and overall balance.
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Abby F.


North Hampton, NH

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have childcare experience with a large demographic of kids from infants to 7-11-year-olds to middle school and older. I have looked after a 4-year-old on the Autism spectrum and I am currently looking after two 7-year-old boys, one of which is on the Autism spectrum, non-verbal and whom I feed through a tube. I am teaching...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Durham, NH

Gabriela B.

5.0

What a gem! We feel lucky to have found Gabriela. She is attentive, always knowing what needs doing -- whether that is caring for my husband, doing light housework, or offering a kind word to lift our spirits. She is always prompt, arriving with a smile on her face and a cheerful greeting....

- Julia K.

Lindsey C.

5.0

Lindsey was a caregiver for my 95 year old mother, who had dementia. She was experienced, compassionate, and worked well with the family - as well as with Mom! Lindsey only worked with us for a few weeks due to Mom's unexpected passing, but Lindsey was a valued member of the care team. We...

- Ann C.

Abigail S.

5.0

Abbey was the best personal caregiver that I could have hired for my mother Pat in her mid to late stages of Alzheimer's period. She was always on time, provided excellent care, and most importantly increased her quality of life daily. Even towards the end when my mother's cognitive and physical...

- Maura M.

Nicole H.

5.0

Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work with our family!

- Krista D.

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