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Kathleen B.


Wading River, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children on and off for the last 10 years, I am currently employed at a school for autistic children. Although challenging at times I have found this to be one of the most rewarding jobs I have held. I am a patient, loving, energetic and fun person. I seem to bond well with the children I...
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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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Tyler J.


Manorville, NY

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

For almost a year now I have worked with someone who has a developmental disability and some physical disabilities. I have also babysat since I was 12. Additionally, I was a caretaker for someone with dementia for a short period of time as well.
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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: Home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She is very professional, experienced, and dependable."

Shelia H.

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Louisa M.


Riverhead, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 18 years experience, working with a variety of personalties and age's. I bring a sense of humor, and open-mindedness. Along with experience, I am caring, empathetic and reliable. In my past employment working with disabled adults, I learned the art of redirection, and I've used this skills many times with Senior...
Louisa can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"My mom has advanced dementia. She recently went to live in a nursing home but prior to this Louisa took care of her for years. Louisa is warm, caring, patient, capable and reliable - she was always there for us even during the dark days of COVID. I would highly...

Toni I.

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Lisa P.


Middle Island, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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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...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of special needs children in the past. I babysit a young boy for 5 years who had diagnosed ADHD amongst other behavioral issues.
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Gina G.


Riverhead, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mother of two boys and I absolutely love being a caregiver. I have been taking care of people of all ages for many years now. I specialize in private home care. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and reliable. I can provide excellent references upon request. Please feel free to give me a call, I would love to meet...
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Christina D.


Middle Island, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, specialized care, dementia & 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.

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Tasheeya W.


Riverhead, NY

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tasheeya. I am 33 years old. I have been working in the home care field with the elderly population as well as the mentally disabled population since I was 18 years old.
Tasheeya can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Tasheeya has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is also very dependable. Tasheeya displays sound judgement and always has a practical and logical approach in all she does. She's very knowledgeable in the field and will...

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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$15-50/hr5 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, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Latonya S.


Middle Island, NY

$15-50/hr10 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: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
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Shawn H.


Mastic, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Care Taking

My empathetic nature and patience equip me to provide compassionate care to individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment, tailoring my approach to meet the unique requirements of each person under my care. With a background in understanding diverse needs, I am adept at fostering a sense of...
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Renesha B.


Middle Island, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I work in the emergency room as an emergency room technician. I've been in the healthcare field for over 10+ years.
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Michele B.


Middle Island, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Caretaker

I have many years experience working with people with special needs from preschool age to seniors all types of disabilities and behaviors.
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Paula M.


Mount Sinai, NY

$27-40/hr6 yrs exp

As Teacher I have had plenty of special needs students, mainly autistics. My last job I took care of twins special needs for year full time.
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Alyssa E.


Yaphank, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help!

My names Alyssa, Since 2008 I have been working with the special needs/developmentally disabled population. I currently work as a nurse but I have some free time and would love to help out. I do not smoke, have my own vehicle and a flexible schedule.
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Adelle P.


Mastic, NY

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

I am 20 years old and I am currently employed at an IRA for residents with intellectual/physical disabilities. I am CPR certified, AMAP'ed and currently doing pours to be gtube certified. I have been trained to shower, feed, thicken liquids, use lifts for wheelchair transfer and much more
I worked as an assistant teacher with autistic children ages 3 and 4. I have also worked with adults and have all my certifications. I have been fingerprinted and background checked already. I am a caring and compassionate person. Being Italian I am also a great cook. I speak fluent Italian and Spanish. Thank you so much and I...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wading River, NY

Bonnie L.

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.

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 to get around on his own is hard...

- Ariel Z.

Louisa M.

5.0

My mom has advanced dementia. She recently went to live in a nursing home but prior to this Louisa took care of her for years. Louisa is warm, caring, patient, capable and reliable - she was always there for us even during the dark days of COVID. I would highly recommend Louisa to anyone who has...

- Toni I.

Christina D.

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 walked my sisters dog, cleaned her...

- Demme M.

Tasheeya W.

5.0

Tasheeya has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is also very dependable. Tasheeya displays sound judgement and always has a practical and logical approach in all she does. She's very knowledgeable in the field and will always be an asset to whatever she...

- T B.

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