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Melissa M.


Saint James, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Flexible Caregiver Available

Hello my name is Melissa. I am 30 years old. I have more than 10 years experience in the child care field. It has been a passion of mine as a hobby. I have also worked as a nanny in recent years, I am enthusiastic and very interactive with children. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them and helping with homework and...
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Lisa C.


Saint James, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Helper. (Companion, Meal Prep, Daily Living Skills)

I have worked with adults who have developmental disabilities and psychiatric disabilities for over 18 years. I am CPR certified, first aid certified, amap certified and scip certified. I enjoy cooking, art, nature, music etc. I have also worked with adults who have dementia and I have also volunteered for hospice. I love...
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Jennifer C.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her. "

Emil R.

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Amanda S.


Centereach, NY

$18-40/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, respite care & 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.

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Miranda H.


Selden, NY

$23-42/hr8 yrs exp

Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs

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...

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Melissa C.


Centereach, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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...

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Tracy L.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Mature Caregiver

Experience varies within the social service field. Working with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Hospice, Mental Health and developmentally disabilities.
Tracy can also help with: Home modification, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tracy is kind, hardworking, honest and dependable. She is very dedicated to her clients and compassionate about her work. I trust her in my home and with my loved ones. She has become like a sister to me. Thank you for all you do!"

Jenna C.

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David L.


Smithtown, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...
5.0
"If I could add more stars, I certainly would. I had mentioned to David that it's sometimes difficult to find my apartment. I learned that he actually made a trial run the day before we met! That's dedication, and exemplifies how much he puts his heart and soul...

Barbara P.

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Felicia C.


Mount Sinai, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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...
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Chynel W.


Coram, NY

$18-33/hr10 yrs exp

Made For This

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: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me "

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Myra M.


East Setauket, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Companion

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, light cleaning, transportation, personal care
Skills:

CPR

3.0
"Incorrectly shows Myra was hired. She was interviewed"

Catherine L.

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Suzanne J.


Port Jefferson Station, NY

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Suzanne, I am 53 yrs old, I have worked in a Nursing home for 15 yrs and I also have worked for Special Needs Adults and Children.
5.0
"Suzie has been an excellent caretaker to my son and daughter and she has become a member of our family! She always goes above and beyond and will treat your child like they are one of her own! She is reliable, punctual, experienced as well as patient, loving and...

Gina T.

Hello, I am actively seeking a part-time caregiver position for individuals with special needs. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, I've worked extensively with individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, and various other developmental and behavioral challenges. My expertise includes assisting with daily living...

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.

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Ayishetu O.


Mount Sinai, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Ayishetu was very loving and compassionate with our 85 year old Dad with Dementia and our Uncle who was in hospice care for 7 weeks. We couldn't have done it without her!!! Not only did she help with bathing and feeding, but she helped out with our pets, laundry,...

Betty Van M.

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Bonnie L.


Mount Sinai, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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

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.

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Nora C.


Stony Brook, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Adult Care Assistant

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: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She was wonderful!!!! We highly recommended Nora."

Maria T.

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Ketsia G.


Central Islip, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Very Passionate Caregiver

I have experience working with hoyer, sereta dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's special needs etc. Up on requests
Ketsia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Colleen B.


Nesconset, NY

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have experience working with adults with disabilities and special needs.. I worked as a CNA at Jefferson Ferry for 2 years. I currently work as a caregiver to an elderly women and weekends at a clothings store. I'm 37 years old with interest in reading, baking, walking, card games and any and all crafts such as crocheting,...
Colleen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Saima N.


Holbrook, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

I have provided special needs and senior care for a few years now. I have a lot of experience and would love to share with you.
Saima can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, respite care, errands & more

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Saint James, NY

Jennifer C.

5.0

Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be interested in hiring her.

- Emil R.

Amanda S.

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 the highlight of her day. It gave...

- Joe F.

Miranda H.

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 didn’t let me down at all. She fit right...

- Care member

Melissa C.

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 hour care. I would highly recommend...

- Care member

Tracy L.

5.0

Tracy is very patient. And has a tremendous heart. I trusted her in my home and she took wonderful care of my mom on many days for me. If you have any questions please feel free to call me.

- Linda R.

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