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Respite care in Jamaica, NY
Iyana W.
Jamaica, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello !
I currently work from home as an assessor for the office with people with developmental disabilities. I have worked for two years as a direct support, professional, and an ABA therapist for adults and children with developmental disabilities. I can provide in-home care such as feeding, community, habilitation, respite...
Iyana W.
Jamaica, NY
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
2 years experience with providing community habilitation & respite care to seniors and those with intellectual disabilities. Primary duties include: companionship, light housework, light cleaning, errands, transportation and medication reminders.
Iyana can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, personal care, respite care, specialized care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her...
Caroll K.
I currently work as a Residential Habilitation Specialist for adults with special needs. I also have experience working as a direct support professional and respite worker for children and adults with special needs. I find the field of work fulfilling because I am able to assist them with reaching their maximum potential and...
Nuvha S.
New Hyde Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a graduate student clinician at Stony Brook University. I have experience volunteering in respite care, providing companionship and support to seniors and their families. Through this work, I've developed strong communication and caregiving skills, as well as a deep appreciation for creating meaningful connections. I...
Nuvha can also help with: Respite care, errands, dementia
Kianna M.
Elmont, NY
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Former Preschool teacher and ABA Instructor. I worked with individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities in settings such as school, day hab, respite(weekend and overnight trips), com hab and in home ABA instruction. Worked with ages 7-35
Hello!
My name is Dani, and I am a certified special education teacher I'm district 75! I work primarily with students with severe disabilities in elementary school such as autism, Down syndrome, multiple disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
I currently teach a 6:1:1 3rd-5th grade class, but I have taught all...
Stephanie S.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Direct Care For Developmentally Disabled And Autism Community
I have over 7 years of experience working with adults and children who have Developmental Disabilities and adults and teens with Autism. I have worked in these settings - group homes with up to 12 persons, Day habilitations, and respite 1-on-1 (in-home services).
I have the following Skills
CPR, Medication Administration,...
Catherine B.
Whitestone, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have many years of experience in every aspect of home healthcare.
I can adapt to any situation that may occur.
I am a kind, friendly, very caring, compassionate person.
I really enjoy good conversation.
I will go above and beyond for your loved one and treat them as I would my own family.
I do take my job very seriously....
Catherine can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Chaya K.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Care Provider- Focus On Engagement And Communication
I started volunteering with people with special needs as a freshman in high school. By the time I graduated high school, I was running a respite program that serviced 20 individuals with special needs. I continued running respite programs while also working in schools and in Medicaid Waiver funded residences. I was trained in...
Mario A.
Elmhurst, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an HHA/PCA certified in NYC. I have experience in handling dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Lou Gehrig's disease patients. I also have experience with rehab patients, stroke, multiple sclerosis, patients who lost balance, depressed, cancer, bedridden, respite care, diabetic, and all other illness associated with old...
Mario can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Caregiving is in my blood. I grew up with my mom taking care of the elderly and sick and me helping her. I look forward to continuing to provide respite for families that need it and companionship and support for the elderly and sick.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands
Grace J.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-23/hr
Hello! My name is Grace and I am looking to help a family needing support with senior care. To share a bit about myself - I recently graduated with my Bachelors in Psychology, and hope to start working towards a Masters in Social Work next year. I currently work during the daytime for City Year as a School Learning Coach,...
Grace can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care. I am a CNA, responsible, trustworthy and love what I do. I have years of experience in caregiving, safety conscious and will always work along with you to achieve the best care that fit your needs.
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult,...
Carla B.
I have a passion for taking care of children and helping them grow. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying for children 10 months - 13 years old.
In 2016 I went through the necessary training to become a Respite Care worker for a teenager on the low cognitive function end, of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder....
I am a parent myself of a daughter with special needs who is 24 years old and have that many years experience in itself. I also worked as a respite worker with children in this field. My daughter is autistic profound, low functioning who needs help in all areas of activities of daily living with feeding, bathing, working one on...
Hi, I'm Amy! I have my Masters in Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. I am currently a special education teacher at a therapeutic day school for students ages 5 to 8 years old. I have been a head teacher for 4 years and have experience working with children and young adults, ages 2 to 20. I have experience working...
Ciara G.
New York, NY
$17-50/hr
Hello,
I took care of my grandparents from 2016 to 2022. End of 2022, I took care of my grandfather who was on respite care. I can run errands, clean, grocery shop, hang out! Whatever you need, I am happy to help out to make everything easier. Hope to meet you soon!
Ciara can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Felyn M.
New York, NY
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Assistings with ADL's
Feeding
Dementia care
Catheter care
Toileting
Bathing
Hoyerlift
Transfers
Mobility
Activities
Hospice care
Respite Care
Companionship
Medication reminders
Light house keeping
Laundry
Errands
CPR certified
HHA
CNA
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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FAQs for finding respite care near you in Jamaica, NY
What does respite care mean near me in Jamaica, NY?
The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 2 respite care providers near you in Jamaica, NY carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.
How can I find respite care services near me in Jamaica, NY?
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How much does respite care cost near me in Jamaica, NY?
The cost of respite care near you in Jamaica, NY can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Jamaica, NY is $17.50 per hour.
What types of respite care services are available near me in Jamaica, NY?
The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Jamaica, NY.
How can I safely hire respite care near me in Jamaica, NY?
To safely hire respite care near you in Jamaica, NY, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.