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Alisha Z.


Altamont, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Caregivingr Comes From The Heart

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I have experience 15+years as patient caregiver in many different areas of care. Having clients with dementia and physical disabilities that needed assistances with daily activities.
Alisha can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Brittany K.


Voorheesville, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN/Aide Available Part Time/Per Diem For All Of Your Home Care Needs!

5.0

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13 years of experience, various settings as a CNA, life skills assistant, home care aide, and LPN of 12. 5 years as well. Med administration, CPR, assist with ADLs and household needs. I have worked with special needs/Autistic youth and adults, several patients and clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's through the...
Brittany can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home"

Leesha Y.

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes
5.0
"Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs."

Cathy O.

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Kayla C.


Schenectady, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Private Care Aide With Lots Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 15+ years experience in long term/ end of life care. I am committed to providing the best care possible for your loved ones. Certified as a CNA and PCA in the past and currently I am a certified Medical Assistant. I have experience caring for those with dementia / Alzheimer's,...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kayla has a heart of gold and is very dependable, The care and love she gives our mother is beyond a blessing!"

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a p c a I have 15years experience I also work with ms , I work with kids adults and elderly I love talking care with people
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Drupatti S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"My experience with Sonia D. has been very positive. As a care giver, she possesses a number of positive qualities. I find her to be considerate and thoughtful when dealing with my needs. She is medically knowledgeable and helpful with treatments and...

Brian G.

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Judith S.


Albany, NY

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am experienced in providing care of children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. I am knowledgeable of the communication, learning, and physical needs of the special needs populations.
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Mariama C.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm reliable, patient, respectful, responsible & very hard working person. I've have worked in the medical field for more than 10 years now. Helping & Taking care of the elderly patients with dementia, Alzheimer or disability have always been my passion. Helping them with their activities of daily living ( bathing or...
Mariama can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"She is amazing. Very kind and compassionate "

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Leslie D.


Schenectady, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Provide Quality Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a...

Colleen K.

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Shelby C.


Schenectady, NY

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Give

I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 4 years of experience providing care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel comfortable and supported. With a focus on building strong, trusting relationships, I am committed to meeting...
Shelby can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep
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Nina D.


Schenectady, NY

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

My Passion Is To Help The Elderly And Or Special Needs, And Attaining Their Self Worth And Dignity.

I am a kind and compassionate person who has many experience in elder care within the medical and home health care setting. My passion is to help the elderly and or special needs population in attaining their self worth and dignity. I've done much individual care for families that need assistance in caring for their loved one,...
Nina can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
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Ashley J.


Slingerlands, NY

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello! I am a school psychologist looking to support families during school breaks and weekends. I look forward to speaking with you!
I have worked with several individuals with special needs. These needs ranged from young children with learning disabilities all the way to seniors with physical and mental disabilities. I am also in a master's program and have experience in education. I have a passion for taking care of others, learning from them, and working...
I love kids and elderly people. I'm a peoples person, I love when my clients remember me for providing the best care. My patients love my welcoming smile. Most of my experience is with Alzheimer and dementia patients and its a blessing to come in and they remember my face and sometimes my name. I have had my CNA , PCA , and HHA...
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Lorna N.


Albany, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked as a CNA before and as an HHA, however I am am not certified, presently working with people with intellectual disabilities of all ages have been working with the same company for 25 years. I'd describe my personality as a quite and respected straightforward and honest person I like caring for seniors because I...
Lorna can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CPR

I work with a home care company which assist the elderly and those with disabilities.
Ebony can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Ebony G.


Schenectady, NY

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with working with kids & teens who have disabilities. I also have a son who is non verbal and has cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, sickle cell anemia, scoliosis, has a GJ feeding tube and wheel chair bound.
I have experience caring for family members during end of life/hospice stages, as well as experience caring for adults with developmental disabilities for NYS OPWDD. This included medication management, documenting, behavioral training, bathing/changing, meal preparation, and activities. I am also familiar with caring for those...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care
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Stephanie C.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Over Ten Years Experience, Caring For Seniors

I am nys certified personal care aide, I'm a mom as well, have fostered children. I have experience with elderly and disabled. I have knowledge of Alzheimer's, and dementia as well. I treat every person I have ever worked with like family, with the love and compassion they deserve.
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
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Casey B.


Schenectady, NY

$16-21/hr

Direct Support Professional

My job was to provide rehabilitative services and supports to adults with disabilities within a multi-task environment which may include community living, day support and prevocational and vocational training. I worked with a Program center.
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Altamont, NY

Brittany K.

5.0

Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home

- Leesha Y.

Mercedes G.

5.0

Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit for your needs.

- Cathy O.

Kayla C.

5.0

Kayla is a great addition to my parent care team. She is very dependable, friendly, and really caring towards my parents. One has dementia and the other has parkinsons, so she is very skilled at providing them the care they need. I would highly recommend Kayla.

- Care member

Drupatti S.

5.0

Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.

- Sarah C.

Mariama C.

5.0

She is amazing. Very kind and compassionate

- Care member

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