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60 special needs adult care are listed in Yaphank, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 6 years
Special needs adult care in Yaphank, NY
Peter S.
Yaphank, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been taking care of young man with muscular dystrophy for roughly 2 years now. He is wheelchair-bound and needs assistance with many of his activities of daily living such as, cleaning and bathing, changing clothes, moving in and out of bed, meal preparation, cooking, and assistance with eating, and other daily...
1.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Visiting physician, hospice services, dementia
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you! I'm Brianna.
I have 3 years experience in caring for intellectually disabled adults. I'm able to help with feeding, bathing, help around the house, and much more. I absolutely love what I do and I would love to make a difference in your life or that of a loved ones.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you...
Brianna can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"Brianna is a wonderful person. She is very friendly and caring. She took wonderful care of my mother. They got along great. I would hire her again no question about it."
Marie W.
Bonnie L.
Mount Sinai, NY
$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.
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
Karen A.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and loyal Companion/Caregiver. I know first hand the importance of maintaining peace of mind knowing that someone caring and compassionate is taking care of a loved one. Over 20 years personal and professional experience. Caring for my own family members, including dementia, hospice, and end of life care. Over 20 years...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Highly professional
Great personality
Hard working "
Sharon Q.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years experience working with elderly people. I am very reliable punctual kind caring and very flexible.
I have very good communication skills and very patient.
I am flexible with hours.
Meal prep and feeding. local errands. Drs appointments. Pet care. I have many years experience of giving medications as well as...
Roxane can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Roxane, Is the most caring person I have known, cares for the elderly with Dementia or any other related conditions extremely well. She has all the qualities in a person and confidence to handle the care required."
William M.
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: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
Mount Sinai, NY
$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...
Ayishetu O.
Mount Sinai, NY
$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: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very professional, experienced, and dependable."
Shelia H.
5.0
(2)
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, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
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.
Tyler J.
Manorville, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, responsible, and energetic CNA with over 20 years experience. I've worked in nursing homes, hospitals and private care, caring for the elderly and disabled of all ages. I'm now using my experience to be a companion care worker as well. I truly love working with people and helping them live their lives to the...
Nina can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nina is confident, professional and very caring. She's been with us for a week thus far, during the most critical time following the release of my 91-year-old mom from the skilled nursing facility where she had been for two months. She has helped me to organize as...
Sophia C.
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, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & 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
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
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me "
Care member
4.7
(3)
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.
Christina D.
Middle Island, NY
$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, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & 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.
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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Yaphank, 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.
Brianna A.
5.0
Brianna is a wonderful person. She is very friendly and caring. She took wonderful care of my mother. They got along great. I would hire her again no question about it.
- Marie W.
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.
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
Kelly M.
5.0
Cared for my great aunt for several years. Took care of errands, laundry, and meals. Watched TV with her as well as played cards and assisted with her walking periodically as she was wheelchair bound (which I have to say lit up my aunts eyes like you wouldn't believe). My aunt saw her as a friend...
- Adam S.