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Javier R.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Per Diem

I've worked as a recreational therapist and in health field and hospitality field for 30 + years. I specialize in alzheimers/dementia/psychosis/ Parkinson's/hospice population and is nothing in the world like assisting those that are incapable to care for themselves. I enjoy having a good time , I'm fun, creative, caring and to...
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Katherine V.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet And Patient

I'm a crisis paraprofessional with 15 years of working with children with autism for district 75. That's really my specialty. I work as a paraprofessional in the mornings and In the afternoons I work as a behavior tech for aba services during the school year. Just let me know when you would like me to come in and I can arrange...
Hi, I'm Daniele, I'm a responsible nanny with over 8 years of experience of childcare and with special needs, I have taken care of over 20 different children, thus learning to engage with all stages of childhood. My biggest concern is your children's safety and health, so I took the child care first aid course. I usually...
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Josephine B.


Fresh Meadows, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant & Nurse Technician Available Part-time & Full-time

For about 18years I have devoted myself to learning how to care for sick , In the beginning, I studied and became a certified home health aide For 8years my responsibilities were to administer medication, assist with bathing, and prepare nutritious meals, and all medical needs. My next goal was to become a Licensed Nurse...
Josephine can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Rafael B.


Astoria, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Chef And Caretaker

I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
Rafael can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael. "

Julie H.

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Shareeda R.


South Ozone Park, NY

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/Companion Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and helping the elderly. I worked with all different kinds of patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Mentally Disable, M. S, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, and special needs. I did medication reminders, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, feeding, cooking, laundry, doctors appointments, outdoor activities, and...
Shareeda can also help with: Dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through...

Brad C.

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Erline D.


Hewlett, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,. - I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs. - Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years. - I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
Erline can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Erline is very caring. She went above and beyond assisting me with my mom/and taking care of the household."

Sabine W.

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Helena H.


Queens Village, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"

Kejahni F.

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Bellie T.


Maspeth, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients to doctor apts, I can also...
Bellie can also help with: Home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Billie is not only very capable but also a truly caring individual. He has a warm and upbeat personality that was evident a first meeting him. He interacts well with my husband while performing the necessary tasks and, at the same time, putting a smile on my...

Helene P.

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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

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Maura R.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Sister & Advocate

Over the past year, I've been a personal care assistant for my twin sister M with Cerebral Palsy who is verbal, mobile and social. During our time together, I have been her means of transportation to social activities and weekly appointments. I've had the opportunity to spend time with the organization Highland Friendship Club...
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Melissa N.


Astoria, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs. I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs I babysat...
5.0
"Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances. She was diligent and creative with our children. She found ways to connect with each of them. Her ABA experience...

Care member

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old and I am a first year grad student ! I am vaccinated and boosted and I am very Covid-cautious. I have been a caregiver for 9 years now and I love children. I am a very energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16. I love to take kids on outings to parks, museums,...
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Gabrielle E.


New York, NY

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter For All Ages!

I have extensive experience working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities including working in both a mild/moderate classroom setting and in a severe needs Autism program. I am a respite caregiver during the school year through social services and care for children ages 3-15 with varying disabilities....
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Khirishana K.


South Ozone Park, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Charismatic Caregiver

Hi, my name is Khirishana and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore at college pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy made them a joy to be around. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. I am a responsible...
5.0
"Khirishana is an amazing nanny. She integrated so well and my son absolutely loved her. She was professional, patient and very flexible. She had a medical background so I felt reassured that my son's medications would be administered correctly. Always could depend...

Gaitri P.

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Alexandra O.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think there's a lot!"

Melissa G.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My brother was diagnosed at the age of 3 with autism. My mother paved a way for my brother in the public school system and work with the department of rehab to make paths for my brother's art. Now he is a college graduate who made the deans list and is currently applying for jobs in creature design. Seeing this growth inspired...
5.0
"Allison helps mentor and spend time with my teenage son on the autism spectrum. She is very patient and knowledgeable about any situation that can occur with a person on the spectrum. She problem solves and thinks about ways of challenging our son and encourages...

Kim R.

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Nicole D.


Franklin Square, NY

$17-26/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing them to Dr. appointments, PT, and trips to senior clubs. She also did food shopping, washing/folding...

Lois S.

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Mary Grace E.


New York, NY

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full Time

I'm a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, my professional experience with different employers has provided me with a strong expertise in personal care assistance such as bathing dressing and grooming, meal preparation and assisting clients in eating, medication management, light housekeeping, companionship and discussion,...
Mary Grace can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, visiting physician & more
5.0
"She took care of my grandfather with loving care as if he was her grandfather for many many years I highly recommend her"

Glen L.

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Bellie T.


Maspeth, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Your All-around Big Guy

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving & a caring person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients. Can easily perform duties like wheelchair mobilization &...
5.0
"Billie is a gem. He's calm and has nerves of steel. He helped me move my elderly father with dementia from one apartment to another. He was gracious, incredibly patient, and completely rolled with things, even as my father was difficult to manage. He's fantastic!!"

Jill G.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Fresh Meadows, NY

Rafael B.

5.0

Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael.

- Julie H.

Shareeda R.

5.0

Shereeda was with our family for over 5 years. She developed a strong, loving relationship with our mother for whom she was caring for. She was caring, gentle, compassionate and reliable. We were lucky to have someone like Shereeda in our lives to help us through the challenges that getting older...

- Brad C.

Erline D.

5.0

Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team.

- Care member

Helena H.

5.0

You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless

- Kejahni F.

Bellie T.

5.0

The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable, hardworking, strong, thorough, caring, and...

- Jane B.

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