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Atara F.


Lawrence, NY

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Buddy

I have 2 years of experience working with women and men with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I also have years of experience working with children both as a camp counselor, babysitter, and lifeguard.
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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, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & 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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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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Maya N.


Queens Village, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love providing care to anyone. I'm a certified HHA with 10 years of experience. I have dealt with all types of people from children to adults including those with special needs. I've had many cases... Bed ridden Colostomy Catheter Alzheimer's Impediment etc. I can perform all aspects of activities of daily living and can work...
5.0
"Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son."

Valerie B.

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Marcelle H.


Elmont, NY

$25-48/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Honest And Diligent. Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience. Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs. I also have experience with administering and managing medications. I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I have known Marcelle for over eight years, over the years Marcelle took care of my son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I found her to be very caring, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for the position she is seeking."

Grace H.

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Renee L.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in caring Individual with disabilities and behavioral issues as well as the elderly and children. I drove school bus for 15+ years transporting a variety of students from pre-K to high school.
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Nadia E.


Baldwin, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Nadia. I am currently a student at Molloy College studying biology. I am 21 years old and have experience taking care of individuals with special needs. I can provide references if you would like. I have my own transportation due to the fact that I commute to school. If you ever need me I just ask that you let me...
5.0
"We hired Nadia last minute to watch our two boys, she was friendly, personable, and great with our kids! She was also very flexible with timing. Would highly recommend!"

Alexis C.

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Natalie H.


Rosedale, NY

$27-43/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me..

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a compassionate caring, fun, and god loving individual. I take special care of seniors because I know it can be very difficult when you have to rely on someone else for help. I'm a mother of five and a grandmother of 3. My mom is 91 year of age with onset dementia and I help my siblings take care of her, her thinking...
5.0
"Would absolutely hire again! If our schedules worked out she would be a permanent hire."

Kemi O.

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Erline is always on time. Erline provides the best care, and she goes above and beyond her assigned duties. "

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dedicated special education aide. Multi-talented. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needed.
5.0
"Very caring and my daughter loves her."

Kemi O.

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Shenelle S.


Rosedale, NY

$17-31/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a very caring and patient person how have 10+ years of experience and 5y with special needs.
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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.

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Monet W.


Freeport, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, intuitive and self-directed CNA with over 10 years of experience devoted to providing superior in-home care to seniors, mentally ill, and persons with disabilities or any health limitation. I've had the opportunity to work in several settings including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, behavioral health,...
Monet can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She's cheerful, friendly, and energetic. Takes initiative. Totally dependable."

Richard C.

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Natalia R.


Ozone Park, NY

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Goofy Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My care-giving experience is extensive, which has exposed me to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the responsibilities that are expected of me as a special needs caregiver. One thing that I have learned from care-giving is that each...
5.0
"Natalia is a fantastic caregiver and person. She worked with my adult daughter with special needs for a little over three months. During that time, we found her to be caring, warm, punctual, intelligent, and flexible. Natalia is also an excellent driver. In...

Lewis K.

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Rosaria C.


Oceanside, NY

$25-32/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!"

Karen K.

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Drita V.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene. I do my best to assure the client is safe...
Drita can also help with: Errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Drita is the most compassionate individual. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and cares for. She goes above and beyond her expectations. I would hire Drita over and over again. Better yet, I would never let her go!! She is a 5+! Beautiful person....

Care member

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Micci C.


Long Beach, NY

$27-34/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

Hello! I am a certified caregiver who is very dedicated and passionate about caring for and improving the quality of life of the elderly. I've worked in the Caregiving/ Healthcare Industry for 10 years, starting my career as a director in an Assisted Living Care facility where I delivered daily living assistance to 180+ resident...
Micci can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs...

Eddie F.

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Tarik C.


Jamaica, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Certified HHA.

I have 22 years experience. I have good references. I love working with seniors, handicap and the disabled. I'm a person with lots of empathy. I'm very caring, I'm strong, compassionate, reliable, honest, clean, helpful. I have lots Of patience. I worked with Bedbound patients, Paralyzed patients, Alzheimer, Dementia,...
Tarik can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Tarik is a very honest,reliable ,trustworthy and also a hardworking individual I enjoyed working with her very knowledgeable at what she does excellent work ethics."

Soso W.

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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

CNA

Licensed Nurse

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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Faith J.


Baldwin, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, transportation, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable."

Nancy T.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Lawrence, NY

Danielle I.

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 emotional support. She is calm and...

- Kristen D.

Khirishana K.

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 on her even if it was last minute....

- Gaitri P.

Maya N.

5.0

Maya is a professional through and through. I trust her to take good care of my son.

- Valerie B.

Marcelle H.

5.0

Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.

- Ed F.

Nadia E.

5.0

We hired Nadia last minute to watch our two boys, she was friendly, personable, and great with our kids! She was also very flexible with timing. Would highly recommend!

- Alexis C.

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