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Special needs adult care in Islandia, NY

I started caring for people with special needs when I started working at a preschool for special needs. I love being around them as they deserve all the love and attention other kids get as well. It is more difficult to find care and that's why I want to help each and every parents out so that they can have peace in giving their...
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Mayreni H.


Bay Shore, NY

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Mayreni can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"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 does whatever is needed to help. "

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 special needs son."

Meryl B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

my name is Mary. Im 61 yrs of age. I'm active and full of energy. I am looking for a caretaker job. Have experience. My attributes-loving caring great companion personable great cook care for all your needs. Im a gem as I've been told . please call if interested
5.0
"Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own children. She was always game for taking on any task or activity. She went above and beyond with homework...

Tim K.

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Nora C.


Stony Brook, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Adult Care Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Position purpose: To assist older and disabled adults at home (age in place) for as long as possible, and to support their family caregivers by providing needed in-home care (personal and domestic). Essential job functions: * Perform general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, dusting, * Assist with laundry and...
Nora can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Nora came into our lives at a very difficult time and jumped right in. She did everything with kindness, compassion and experience. While Nora only worked for us for a very short time (due to the pandemic) she always made herself available when we called, even at...

Evelyn B.

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Roxane S.


Patchogue, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Former Mental Health Social Worker

I have over 10 years experience working with elderly people. I am very reliable punctual kind caring and very flexible. I have very good communication skills and very patient. I am flexible with hours. Meal prep and feeding. local errands. Drs appointments. Pet care. I have many years experience of giving medications as well as...
Roxane can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"Roxane, Is the most caring person I have known, cares for the elderly with Dementia or any other related conditions extremely well. She has all the qualities in a person and confidence to handle the care required."

William M.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"David is caring, helpful and funny. He treats the patient with respect and understanding. He is the first caretaker we hired and I believe we got very lucky and hope future caretakers are as great as he is."

Elena C.

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Melissa C.


Centereach, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care / Companion/ Help With ADL's, I Am A Retired Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CPR certified, Health Care background, Car, Loves helping others , 10 plus years experience to seniors, specializing in Alzheimer's/ dementia care , Pediatric and Neonatal baby nursing. Special needs , and I've nannied and worked with children for 37 years. Professionally for 27 years
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge asset. Unfortunately Dad had to move to a facility with 24...

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Lisa D.


Deer Park, NY

$23-35/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Care Part-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"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 treat her own mother -with care, consideration, patience, and kindness. She cooks homemade meals for her and...

Connie V.

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Wendy M.


Oakdale, NY

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Care/ Home Care Available

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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Myra M.


East Setauket, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mature and educated woman with an aptitude for working with the elderly and disabled, a role in which my parents were a strong influence. I have worked with individuals impaired as the result of a stroke, dementia or as severe as ALS in the privacy of their own homes as well as skilled nursing facility and hospice. I have...
Myra can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

3.0
"Incorrectly shows Myra was hired. She was interviewed"

Catherine L.

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Amanda S.


Centereach, NY

$18-40/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi! I'm a positive and patient mother of 2 girls (10\11). Who's always had a passion for caring for others. Coming from a big family has given me many different life experiences. Everything from caring for newborns to the sick and elderly. I've cared for those with many different needs ranging from simple companionship to...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"I had quite a few aides for my 75 yr old mother and I consider myself thankful to have Amanda come into our lives. She was very dependable and such a joy to have around. Her happy demeanor really lifted my mother's spirts. Amanda's time with my mother became...

Joe F.

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Nevilla P.


North Babylon, NY

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Nevilla can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"A great cook, hard worker and a very nice person."

Tracy W.

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Lasandra F.


Deer Park, NY

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Service Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Lasandra can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Miranda H.


Selden, NY

$23-42/hr8 yrs exp

Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs

Hi! Im Miranda, I have 10 years experience from early child hood education to serving individuals with developmental delays within school and residential environments. I am a teaching assistant (NYS) I am SCIP certified, CPR/AED certified, ABA certified, first aid certified, and many other certifications. I have a lengthy...
5.0
"Miranda was my babysitter for about a year and a half for my now 3.5 year old. She was amazing! She was always punctual, caring, professional and most importantly great with my son. I’m a single dad so needed someone to watch my son while I worked and Miranda...

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Christine C.


Deer Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 does not sit idle a minute, she is always trying to help out with house work etc when the babies sleep. I...

Ramya S.

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Emily F.


Sayville, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Moms and Dads! My name is Emily and I will be 21 years old in January. I have over six years of watching, aiding, and taking care of my younger special needs brother, who is the only person in the world with his chromosome disorder. He needed aiding in bathing, getting dressed, eating, and doing homework. He is hearing...
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Kimara A.


Bay Shore, NY

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Available For Home Health Care, Companionship Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified CNA for 20 yrs I have done in home care , Nursing Homes also worked with people with development disability. I have vast experience with vents, dementia and Alzheimer's. My philosophy is that' all patients and individuals and family members are treated with dignity and respect. I support families values and I...
Kimara can also help with: Home modification, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kim is a sweetheart. One of those rare people who really cares about her client & is willing to work closely with the family. She was so kind & patient with my mom who has dementia. I never had to worry about my mom when Kim was with her. Kim took care of...

Lauren N.

I have worked with children with special needs for the nyc board of Ed for 15 years. I raised 4 children and took care of my elderly mom for 6 years until she past. I am a very loving, and caring with slot of patience. I will treat whoever I am taking care of as I wood my own family.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, transportation
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Gabriela E.


Kings Park, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I have experience caring for a special needs child and really enjoyed watching her learn and grow. I have experience with clothing, bathing, feeding, toileting and watching over a special needs child.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Islandia, NY

Mayreni H.

5.0

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 does whatever is needed to help.

- Care member

Amanda M.

5.0

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 special needs son.

- Meryl B.

Mary C.

5.0

Mary was an amazing full time babysitter for my two young daughters for over one year! She had tons of energy and cared for my girls like they were her own children. She was always game for taking on any task or activity. She went above and beyond with homework help and was so creative in coming up...

- Tim K.

Nora C.

5.0

I would definitely hire Nora for future assignments. She was courteous and punctual. She took care of my handicapped brother with care and compassion.

- Stephane G.

Roxane S.

5.0

Roxane, Is the most caring person I have known, cares for the elderly with Dementia or any other related conditions extremely well. She has all the qualities in a person and confidence to handle the care required.

- William M.

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