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Patricia O.

Nanny, Driver, Have Special Needs Experience

Merrick, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
I am currently a Part-time Special Ed. teacher's Aide. I have been working in the School District for 22 years. Along with that I have worked for 2 families, caring for their children. I drove and picked them up from school, stayed with them till their parents came home, and also drove them to different functions. The second...
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Fiona

Merrick, NY

from
$23/hr
3 years experience
I am a caring and active individual invested in creating a safe space for your child to learn & grow! All About Me: - Currently pursuing a combined doctorate in School and Clinical Child Psychology at Pace University. - Villanova University 2022 grad, majored in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Counseling. - Work...
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Merrick, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 25 years of experience working with children between the ages from newborn-20. An experienced professional in working with students with diverse abilities and disabilities. I am dedicated to creating inclusive and supporting learning environments. My philosophy revolves around fostering a sense of empowerment and self...
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I have cared for children between the ages of infant to 10 in both in a UPK and group home setting. This includes behavioral intervention, documenting, social skill workshops , and overall self care. I have also ran a homeless shelter for teens and young women with mental difficulties with the inclusion of anger management and...
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Caring Companion Caregiver

Long Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Eddie F. says "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...

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Caregiver

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Lois S. says "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...

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Amityville, NY

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently employed as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at a Charter School in Dekalb County. I have experience working with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Daily I help my students understand material that they find difficult. During the summer months I work as a director at camp for children with...
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Reliability/Knowledge Is Key

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sal. I'm Nurse Aide certified with 15+ years experience. I can help with personal care, wound care, hospice care etc. I have experience with all types of conditions with the disabled and elderly population. Especially dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson's. I believe reliability and knowledge is very...

Care Member says "Sal was a seasoned care giver that showed a genuine concern for my special needs brother. He offered professional advice and had good insight. He is...

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Need Help?

Levittown, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Nanny for over 16 years with experience with infants to teens. The past 5 years I have also worked with a high functioning Austic boy who was 13 when I started. I got him from bus after school and kept him busy till aid arrived.. we did puzzles.. games.. talked about his day.
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Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.

Freeport, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
dementia
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,...

Harold S. says "Monet is a caring and responsible young lady."

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Part-Time Summer Babysitter Available

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Melissa G. says "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...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Baldwin, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
respite care
transportation
personal care
+ 1 more
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.

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

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Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Karen K. says "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...

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Experienced Caregiver

Franklin Square, NY

3.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person. I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding. I am willing to work during night or day. I have a car and pretty...

Barbara C. says "Alina cared for my aging parents, both with mild dementia. She also cared for my mom following a fall. She is very warm, kind and caring. She is...

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Hewlett, NY

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
- 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...

Care Member says "Erline is superb, since I had to work she was my eyes and ears for my Mom who had dementia, she’s really patient."

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Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Amityville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
"I am modest, but hard working. Someone who thinks positive, who can execute on difficult task. I'm not a individual who needs to be micromanage, rather when given a task. I can figure out the best way's to solve the problem in an autonomous manner. I Have experience patient'swho required special needs, Alzheimer's, glaucoma and...

Care Member says "Nakeisha is a lovely woman. She is very kind and a hard worker. She takes care of my husband who has Parkinson's disease on weekends, and she is...

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Cambria Heights, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
With over 15 years of experience in home health care, I am dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and reliable support to families. My home health background includes assisting seniors and individuals with special needs, supporting daily living tasks, mobility, medication reminders, and emotional companionship. I take...
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Queens Village, NY

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
dementia
I am a certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide with several years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable, and professional care to individuals in need. I have supported clients with daily living tasks, mobility assistance, personal hygiene, and emotional comfort while always prioritizing dignity and...
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Elmont, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Errands
hospice services
meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Compassionate and skilled certified nurse assistant, up to 3 years of experience in nursing home care of elderly people. ability to work with patient with demencia, bedbounds, disabled and more.
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Home Health Aid Caregiver Available

Bethpage, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Compassionate Home Health Aide with 18 years of experience assisting elderly and disabled clients with personal hygiene, cooking and housekeeping. Passionate about making a difference in older adults' lives. Admirable experience in providing companion care for home care environment Sound knowledge of managing clients with...
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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

Special Needs Adult Care in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care

Micci C.

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...

- Eddie F.

Nicole D.

Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient...

- Lois S.

Sal Luis S.

Sal was a seasoned care giver that showed a genuine concern for my special needs brother. He offered professional advice and had good...

- Care member

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