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Shanshane M.

East Islip, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I enjoy working with kids and special needs adult/kids, newborns right up to teenagers. I am very observant, caring and patient with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Part Time Caregiver

East Islip, NY

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$17/hr
Our family is most important to us and sometimes we can t always be there for them and it's both stressful and heartbreaking. I completely understand. The last couple years I have been able to juggle my schedule to take care of loved ones who became ill or required surgery: with medication management, travel to and from Dr...
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Direct Support Professional

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
Compassionate, long time child/adult care provider with more than 2 years of experience. My experience is both in home and group home settings. In addition to child care, I have worked primarily as a Direct support professional providing care and companionship to developmentally and/or physically disabled people in their day to...

Tracy W. says "A great cook, hard worker and a very nice person."

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Direct Support Professional

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs and seniors. Throughout my career, I have provided compassionate care, support, and assistance tailored to their unique needs. My work has involved helping with daily activities, promoting independence, and creating a positive and nurturing environment to...

Jessica M. says "Peg is an outstanding caregiver who has helped my family out for years. She is so full of kindness and empathy, and also works her tail off and is...

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Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been working in the healthcare field since 2006. I take care of all my patients as if they were my own family members. I've worked in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers. I have experience with dementia, and kids with special needs. I'm currently working for south shore university hospital for the last 7 years. I'd...

Care Member says "May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and...

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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Companion Care/ Home Care Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I worked as a para educator in New York. I am trained in ABA, CPR, First Aide, and CPI. I have had children from 5 - 14 years of age, some very low functioning and some high. I have done community outings with these children. One child in particular was non verbal. I taught him to use the computer after many months he was typing...

Ramya S. says "Christine is awesome. She is super dependable and was able to manage with ease. My twin babies love her. They become so happy the minute she walks in. She...

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Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs and Hospice care. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well...

Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...

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Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...

Maureen R. says "We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot;...

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Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced loving nursing assistant and radiology student who loves kids and people and wants to make everyone feel equally the same, I'm willing to help and eager the individual to be their best self each and everyday as well as helping with their everyday tasks
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Available For Care Part-time

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
I am a 60-year-old that has experience in an outreach program for disabled seniors. I served breakfast, lunch, played games, hobbies, trips. This position was one of my favorites and I would really like to be of help again. I have worked for the past 8 years references upon request.

Connie V. says "Lisa is a godsend to our family. She has been a senior caregiver for my 91-year old mother for several years now. She treats my mother like she would...

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Part Time Caregiver Available

North Babylon, NY

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$17/hr
Personal care
dementia
I helped take care of my elderly parents, my father had dementia, along with other medical issues and my mom had some medical issues. I know how hard it is to care for your parents and your own family at the same time. I work with special needs children, which I feel gives me experience in being a caregiver.
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Oakdale, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Maureen. I'm new to Florida oringinally from NY. I work for SCPS but am looking to make extra money. I enjoy working w the elderly as much as I enjoy working w kids !! I'm a people person. I have 15 yrs experience working in group homes for adults w special needs. I'm mature and responsible. My interests are my daughters...
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About Me

Deer Park, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have a lot of experience and love caring for others. Along with my five years of experience in babysitting, I have also had three years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. I am well-versed In medication administration, first aid, behaviors, and daily life activities. There is nothing quite as...
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Caring Patient Nanny

Bay Shore, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have cared for many children with different disabilities. I ve cared for children with food allergies, asthmatic children, children with autism, and an adorable baby with Down s syndrome. I have an unlimited amount of patience that helps me care for the children that need it the most. I love teaching children and sharing in...
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Special Needs Care Provider

Lake Grove, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am a recent college graduate and certified special education teacher. I just completed a full year of student teaching. I have worked with children with autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed children, etc.
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Sayville, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have a duel masters in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, as well as General Education 1-6. My program was housed under the special ed umbrella and I'm currently working towards certification in special ed as well. I have worked in a school for the deaf for 4 years and currently work in a district, servicing hearing impaired...
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have been working with kids, ranging from newborn to 13 years old, for the past 8 years. From babysitting, to being a daycare teacher throughout college, to now working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism. I am a University at Buffalo graduate with a bachelors in both Psychology and Sociology. I currently work...
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Nevilla P.

A great cook, hard worker and a very nice person.

- Tracy W.

Margaret G.

Peg is an outstanding caregiver who has helped my family out for years. She is so full of kindness and empathy, and also works her tail off...

- Jessica M.

Mayreni H.

May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very...

- Care member

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