Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Port Jefferson, NY

$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a 19-year-old college student attending suffolk community college who will be transferring to hunter cuny college in the fall. I am majoring in psychology and hope to go into the special needs field or become a licensed therapist. I have worked with a client who had autism ( low functioning) and I enjoyed it throughly. I am...

Karece M.

$19-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Health Care Worker

My name is Karece and I'm passionate about Healthcare and helping others within our society. I'm currently working as a Patient Access Service Rep for Northwell Health where I practice patient customer service and provide them with information to ensure they receive the medical care they need every day. I do have a strong record...

Karece can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Jennifer S.

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have been teaching special education for 6 years in CT. I have experience in the classroom with middle school and high school aged students. I am currently teaching in a self-contained classroom with students with varying disabilities in the areas of reading and math. I am passionate about teaching special education students...

Julissa M.

$23-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

I have learnt how to be patient and also supportive I'm responsible I also provide a comforting presence I offer emotional support, encouragement and companionship to the disabled individual. My job includes preparing meals and managing other household duties.

Melissa C.

Centereach, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(1)

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: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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...

Care member

Chynel W.

Coram, NY

$18-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Made For This

5.0

(2)

I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.

Chynel can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care

Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0

"She's a very good hard worker very dependable always on time"

Care member

Nora C.

Stony Brook, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Adult Care Assistant

5.0

(4)

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: Visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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.

Christina D.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Well Versed Companion, Home Health Aide And Care Coordinator Plus Animal Lover All In One!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience supporting and working with elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in various settings. I have provided supports and services in the following settings; private homes, residential ( group homes and nursing homes) and community based settings. I have experience with providing the...

Christina can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more

5.0

"Christina is a great caretaker. She is responsible and kind. She assisted my sister with driving her to appointments and helping her with phone calls and bills that weren't being paid. She is a soft spoken young woman who helps with anything you ask her to do. She...

Demme M.

Amanda M.

Ronkonkoma, NY

$10-15/hr

5.0

(1)

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.

Bonnie L.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Working Educated Profess. Experienced Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Availability Varies.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a parent trainer and a Behavior Intervention Specialist. I work for a few organizations, and hold experience working with families since 1998. My work is focused on how to best support the need of the children and provide tools and education to their parents.

5.0

"Bonnie is smart, kind, mature and helpful. She has a great energy about her and has been a wonderful asset to our special needs teen. She is extremely goal driven and is helping our teen grow in her independence."

Deanna N.

Ayishetu O.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Ayishetu is my name, Responsible Home health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of experience in the healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-homes support to patients with wide of disability, illnesses or other challenges. Experience in medication, Assistance with daily living,...

Ayishetu can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Ayishetu has just started helping to care for my father-in-law. She has been wonderful! She knows her way around all of my FIL medical needs, and has a wonderful way about her in helping him physically. He is a very proud man and loosing his strength and ability...

Ariel Z.

Lisa P.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, About myself, I have extensive experience in Senior care. I put my career on hold to care for my parents for eight years. My mom suffered from Alzheimer's disease and sadly succumbed to it five years ago. My dad and I were together until he moved to the Stonybrook Veterans Home four years ago. I was extremely blessed to...

Lisa can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Myra M.

East Setauket, NY

$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Companion

3.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, errands, personal care, transportation, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

3.0

"Incorrectly shows Myra was hired. She was interviewed"

Catherine L.

Miranda H.

Selden, NY

$23-42/hr • 8 yrs exp

Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs

5.0

(1)

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...

Care member

Amanda S.

Centereach, NY

$18-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & 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.

Felicia C.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...

Michele B.

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I Am A Direct Support Care Taker Of Adults With Special Needs

I help special needs adults with their daily living from bathing dressing to meal prep and light house work also administer medication CPR and first aid certified through the agency I currently work for Currently looking for evening or overnight positions

Michele can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Alexis V.

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

I Love Helping People

I have many years caring for seniors, 7+ to be exact. I worked in the mental health/special needs field for the last 7 years with adults and elderly with developmental disabilities. I prepared meals, fed meals, dispensed medication, assisted with changes, toileting, dressing and showers/baths. I am familiar with certain...

Alexis can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more

Latonya S.

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm Very Fun Out Going Loving Caring

. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing. etc I worked with elderly and special needs over 18 I also have a special needs kid I help the elderly around the neighborhood with errand and stuff I love helping

Latonya can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning

Dyshonia B.

Medford, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Duty Nurse