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Laura F.


Ridgefield Park, NJ

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Excellent Assistance

I have references. I am great company and am able to assist with an individual needs. I cater to what is required. I am available during the week in the afternoons and weekends.
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Waheeda K.


Bronx, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years of experience. I am a reliable, compassionate, trustworthy and patient private caregiver who is very knowledgeable caring for elderly and special needs patients. Adept in meal preparation, personal grooming, maintenance of the household, administering medication and just building an overall strong bond and...
Waheeda can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Waheeda was totally reliable, extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.She took care of my brother-in-law who got progressively worse from a fatal disease. He had limited mobility at first but became bedridden. He was very difficult to attend to. Waheeda...

Stephen S.

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Ana N.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well. As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, mobility assistance & more
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Rafael B.


Astoria, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Chef And Caretaker

I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
Rafael can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael. "

Julie H.

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My brother was diagnosed at the age of 3 with autism. My mother paved a way for my brother in the public school system and work with the department of rehab to make paths for my brother's art. Now he is a college graduate who made the deans list and is currently applying for jobs in creature design. Seeing this growth inspired...
5.0
"Allison helps mentor and spend time with my teenage son on the autism spectrum. She is very patient and knowledgeable about any situation that can occur with a person on the spectrum. She problem solves and thinks about ways of challenging our son and encourages...

Kim R.

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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
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Digna U.


Paterson, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
5.0
"Digna is very patient and understanding with older people. She is good with medication management for diabetes & COPD. And gets them moving to get exercise. Very thankful we have her."

Anne H.

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John M.


Garfield, NJ

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I strive to provide kind and compassionate care fore those who cannot help themselves. I will work to provide quality care in all areas of life including basic tasks or spending quality time together as a companion. I desire to build long lasting relationships along with giving genuine care.
5.0
"John was awesome!! I would hire him again in a second! He is prompt and was was excellent with my child. He was a friendly guy as well .. "

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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jennifer. I am very patient and have extensive experience taking care of seniors. I have taken care of my mother and my mother in law for 2 yrs until they passed. My mother in law lived with me for 1 yr and I did everything for her including feeding, bathing wound care and toileting. I have also worked in an emergency...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Venessa B.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in child, elderly and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer by following instructions accurately.
Venessa can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, visiting nurse, personal care, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Vanessa's profile made a good impression on me. After the interview I decided to hire her. What really impressed me was the fact that she volunteered to come over the day before in order to familiarize herself with my mother's needs. Everything went well. I would...

Roderick M.

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Amanda V.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
5.0
"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so smart. AND she's so helpful! I once casually told her...

Riley C.

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Jessica M.


Jersey City, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Patience Is The Key

My name is Jessica I am a 23-year-old whose hair sometimes changes colors the best part? Children think I'm a mermaid or fairy! :) I'm a college student majoring in early childhood education at BMCC. My goal is to be the most goofy.. Silly caring teacher to all those little ones anxious to learn about the world. I did my...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Brett. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant in Suffolk county and I have experience with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I recently moved back from Florida where I have been working as a Patient Care Tech for the last year. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from autism...
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Julian D.


Astoria, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Heavy Scientific And Clinical Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Julian. I have a great deal of experience working with those with special needs. Currently I am in the process of getting my masters in neuroscience and education from Columbia University, however my work at the moment is remote for the time being so I am here in Syracuse. I have twin little brothers with...
5.0
"My family hired Julian to hang out with my 12-year-old daughter who is on the autism spectrum. From the moment he arrived and immediately made a connection with her I knew we made an excellent choice. As a parent who is naturally wary about who we hired, I would...

Elizabeth B.

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Lauren B.


Bloomfield, NJ

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As an undergrad, I have gained experience through internships and volunteer work with children with special needs. I interned at a center that provided ABA intervention therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also volunteered in a social skills group, working with children with ASD and ADHD diagnosis, to help them...
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Aminata K.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Who I Am

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....
Aminata can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was able to be signed out from the dentist and she got me back...

Jemi J.

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Gabrielle E.


New York, NY

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter For All Ages!

I have extensive experience working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities including working in both a mild/moderate classroom setting and in a severe needs Autism program. I am a respite caregiver during the school year through social services and care for children ages 3-15 with varying disabilities....

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Ridgefield Park, NJ

Waheeda K.

5.0

Waheeda was totally reliable, extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.She took care of my brother-in-law who got progressively worse from a fatal disease. He had limited mobility at first but became bedridden. He was very difficult to attend to. Waheeda was a saint. She also stayed when...

- Stephen S.

Rafael B.

5.0

Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael.

- Julie H.

Brittany T.

5.0

Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated, honest, sweet, mature and...

- Lavinia M.

Allison C.

5.0

Allison helps mentor and spend time with my teenage son on the autism spectrum. She is very patient and knowledgeable about any situation that can occur with a person on the spectrum. She problem solves and thinks about ways of challenging our son and encourages him to always do his best. I highly...

- Kim R.

Digna U.

4.0

Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she makes sure you're safe. She's attentive, caring and I appreciated the help in the mornings. She loves what she does!

- Brian J.

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