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Althea S.


Cambria Heights, NY

$19-50/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would like to take the opportunity to state my strong interest in caring for elder, special needs, nanny and babysitter. I am a reliable, calm, confident and an organized individual with experience such as part-time, full-time and live-in capacities caregiver. Currently, I am fully available. I live a smoke-free and drug-free...
5.0
"Althea was very accommodating and has an excellent background. She was punctual, and knowledgeable in her field. Our needs changed so we were unable to hire her, but she will certainly be a wonderful asset to any family she works for."

Julieta F.

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Sal Luis S.


Massapequa, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Reliability/Knowledge Is Key

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sal. I'm Nurse Aide certified with 15+ years experience. I can help with personal 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 important in this...
Sal Luis can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 honest and reliable. He has a nice family, also in health care and education. Solid guy. "

Care member

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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: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We hired Drita for my late father. She was incredibly caring and showed an amazing amount of patience. When he ended up at the hospital, Drita stayed with him under difficult circumstances especially when we couldn't get there. I can't compliment and recommend her...

Michael F.

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Nicole D.


Franklin Square, NY

$20/hr10 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: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & 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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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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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

Richard 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: Errands, hospice services, personal care, respite care, transportation, dementia & 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.

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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Kayla C.


Copiague, NY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello my name is Kayla. A little about me I'm outgoing, caring, with a lot of patience. Most of all I can be trusted, I am respectful. I am currently 21 years old, I'm a CNA in the state of NYS as well a DSP, I have experience with child care, geriatric age care, as well as experience with mentally challenged and/or with...
5.0
"Kayla is reliable , loyal, always ready to help someone .she is a caring person and go-getter she is a hard focused worker she gets the job done ,she is very a independent woman if she needs help she will ask ; She is a quick learner when it comes to new things"

Shawnna F.

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Ishawrah J.


Cambria Heights, NY

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am friendly, energetic and a people person that likes assisting elderly persons. Certified home health aide attendant that provides care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording, doing...
Ishawrah can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Melissa B.


Amityville, NY

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Melissa. I am 47 years old and I am presently working hospital environment . I have had my CNA license for the last 25 years . My license is current and up to date . I enjoy caring for the elderly and people with special needs . I have worked in one nursing home facility for the last 25 years . Two years ago I...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Gina S.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver :)

Hi! My name is Gina. I'm 52 and I am a proud mother of 2 children who are now 24 and 27. I've worked in my local school district for 20+ years as a special needs aid and have absolutely adored the job. I am currently seeking something new to fill my free time with. I am passionate about caring for people and I have plenty of...
Gina can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, specialized care, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

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Theresa C.


Plainview, NY

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Home care/childcare

Hello. I am currently a special needs aid in plain view school district and have 25 years experience working with the senior community as a cna home health aid and hairstylist. I have worked in multiple nursing facilities, assisted livings and home care. I enjoy both generations of children and seniors and look forward to...
Theresa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Sarah B.


Bethpage, NY

$20-36/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I am a highly experienced caregiver who is available mornings/afternoons/evenings and any days of the week. I am currently getting my masters degree in Special Education from Long Island University. I currently work as a teacher assistant in a preschool setting, including some with special needs. I can work part time or full...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Ann D.


Garden City, NY

$30-50/hr

Special Needs Position

My brother is autistic and profoundly retarded. I have worked with higher functioning retarded adults for many years at the Association For The Help Of Retarded Children of which I am a lifetime member.
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Nuvia U.


Bethpage, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Love And Compassion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am honest and reliable, taking care of my husband taught me how to treat people with special needs
Nuvia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Ana B.


Rockville Centre, NY

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Seeking A Full Time Or Part Time Job

Hello, my name is Ana, I love to spend time with kids doing educational and fun activities.
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Lisa B.


Bethpage, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

Hi! I was a Special Education Teacher with a focus on Early Intervention and Preschool aged children for 25 years. I worked in the classroom as well as one-on-one in a school/home setting. In addition, I worked as a Preschool teacher in a typical classroom for three years. I am experienced in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
Hello! My name is Julianne and I am 22 years old. I have experience working with children as an afternoon babysitter from 2015 until 2018 and I have two years of experience working as a TA in special education. I have experience with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and mental illnesses and down's syndrome. I am...
I've worked with special needs children for over 22 years in my local school district as a special needs aid. I'm passionate about helping those in need and find fulfillment in seeing the kids learn and grow over time.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Merrick, NY

Althea S.

5.0

Even though Our time didn't fit Althea 'availability therefore Althea can not accept the job ; Althea was very punctual, compassionate and eager to help . I highly recommend Althea and in the future if necessary , I will reach out to her again myself .

- Jenna Y.

Sal Luis S.

5.0

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 honest and reliable. He has a nice family, also in health care and education. Solid guy.

- Care member

Drita V.

5.0

Drita provided daily care for my elderly grandmother. Drita was punctual, attentive to my grandmother’s needs, such as preparing meals, grooming, and dressing. Drita was also trustworthy, friendly, kind, compassionate and I recommend her to other families.

- Care member

Nicole D.

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 clothes, light house cleaning, and...

- Lois S.

Monet W.

5.0

Monet is a caring and responsible young lady.

- Harold S.

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