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Special needs adult care in Rancho Mirage, CA

My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Errands, transportation, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Melissa F.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

My name is Melissa F. I am a BCBA and I have 7 years of experience in providing direct ABA services in both home and school settings. I am experienced with children ages 2 to 19. I have worked with Autism, Aspergers, developmental delays, Willams syndrome, and Downs syndrome. I offer a naturalistic (NET) approach and use...
I'd describe my personality as organized , motivated , and dependable. I am CPR certified, and am a MRI student . I've worked with disabled individuals for 8 years .
Jacquelyn can also help with: Home modification, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone."

Alex C.

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Ana H.


Cathedral City, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver For Elderly And Disabled

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

25+years experience and National American caregiver association certified, I have worked taking care of the elderly and disabled the diabetic and bedridden individuals, I have years of excellent experience on the care of Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm experienced on end of life hospice care at home. For the last 14 years I have...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ana is awesome. She took care of my Mom who suffered from dementia for 3-4 years until the summer of 2021. Mom loved her. She was extremely dependable and sociable. She interacted with Mom when other caregivers treated Mom more like a "thing." The nurses who...

June T.

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Douglas F.


Palm Springs, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Excellent Referral Letters And Strong Background

Dynamic professional with over 25 years experience with Estate Management Personal Assistant and Caregiving. Scheduled and accompanied client to Doctor's appointments, dialysis and surgeries. Responsibilities include preparing meals, dressing and bathing clients. worked to improve patient's outlook and daily living through...
5.0
"Douglas approaches caregiving with a unique blend of talent, professionalism, and a profound caring manner. His good judgment, intuition, and wonderful sense of humor create an energy of trust. Douglas is a responsible, trustworthy caregiver who exemplifies a...

Care member

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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

I have had 2 years of experience of being a companion to special needs kids and have observed and learned from an LVN how to care for special needs.
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Lynn M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Allow me to introduce myself-my name is Lynn M and I have three decades of experience in education, tutoring, and caregiving. I have been a certified preschool and elementary teacher for 30 years, and I spent five of those years teaching special education. I love working with babies and children of all ages and it brings me...
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Mackenzie V.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant/Caregiver

I have experience at a long-term care facility caring for seniors/disabled persons. I can assist with feeding, grooming, toileting, activities of daily living, walking/transportation, medication administration, and more. I am very compassionate and would love to offer companionship to whomever would benefit from my services.
Mackenzie can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

(available for live-in only, I am currently 3 hrs away). Hello, I'm a veterinarian (abroad) so I'm familiar with different kinds of feedings (tubes) and injections (insulin, etc). I am also nursing assistant certified and know CPR, my license expired but could renew if necessary. I'm also pharmacy technician certified so I know...

Imari N.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Advocate

Hello, I am Imari and I have professional experience with Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Hyperactivity and Mental Health Issues. Finished coursework for a Doctorate in Counseling\Psychology and a Masters Degree in Special Education. I am available to provide respite services, babysitting, educational advocacy...
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Kimberly S.


La Quinta, CA

$27-50/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello! My name is Kimberly, I am a 28-year-old college student pursuing my Registered Nurse. I received my CNA 7 years ago and 2 years working along with my team of caregivers 24/7. Providing care to pts with Alzheimer's/dementia/Parkinson's bedridden and hospice Pts. As well as special needs children. Here's a list of...
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare...

Care member

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Storey L.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Integrity And Compassion Are My Passion!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a true native to the Coachella Valley, born and raised here. I have many personal and professional relationships, both of which I value and nurture. I have reliable transportation and can provide excellent references upon request. My experience in home health care is extensive, ranging from simple companion care,...
Storey can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"MAGICAL STOREY :) She is a blessing, so kind, compassionate, attentive, and goes well above and beyond. My Grandmother needs full care, with no mobility at all, Storey brought her back to life. My Grandmother laughed again and has hope for life again. She has an...

Lauren R.

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Berenice G.


Coachella, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs teacher and caregiver ! I am very reliable, patient, and caring person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring & teaching special children, from youth to teenagers. I believe that the small milestones achieved are only the beginning to a successful future! ***NEW MOMS/FIRST TIME MOMS*** I...
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Destiny R.


La Quinta, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have experience in ABA working with children ages 0-25 yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed in speech, cognition,...
5.0
"She was great with my special needs son. She went out her way to take him for his favorite lunch - Costco and had great communication throughout the day. I would highly recommend her for your child."

Nathan P.

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Christina M.


Indio, CA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Loving, Caregiver

I am a 19-year-old college student studying to be a registered nurse. I got my certified nursing assistant in early 2023 and since then I have worked in rehabilitation centers, hospice in home care, and with the mentally disabled. I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, caring. I started caring for seniors...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Laurie D.


Palm Springs, CA

$10-35/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Reliable Caregiver Available For Short And Long Term Positions.

I am a 34-year-old experienced caregiver/personal assistant with an upbeat bubbly personality. I have experience catering to special needs. I am covid vaccinated . I have reliable transportation and clean driving record so can help with errands and/or travel. I am extremely responsible, patient, kind, and hard working. Great...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Rancho Mirage, CA

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Ana H.

5.0

We originally hired Ana in July 2021 to care for our Mom who was suddenly a bed bound hospice patient. Ana quickly became our main caregiver. She is the best! She is highly skilled of course but more than that she came into our lives under tragic circumstances and with her quiet, unobtrusive,...

- Shane H.

Douglas F.

5.0

Douglas approaches caregiving with a unique blend of talent, professionalism, and a profound caring manner. His good judgment, intuition, and wonderful sense of humor create an energy of trust. Douglas is a responsible, trustworthy caregiver who exemplifies a spirituality of service through his...

- Care member

Kimberly S.

5.0

Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare attribute in todays world. Her team are...

- Care member

Storey L.

5.0

MAGICAL STOREY :) She is a blessing, so kind, compassionate, attentive, and goes well above and beyond. My Grandmother needs full care, with no mobility at all, Storey brought her back to life. My Grandmother laughed again and has hope for life again. She has an appetite and is gaining strength...

- Lauren R.

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