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Special needs adult care in Amherst, NH
Megan M.
Litchfield, NH
$10-25/hr
Growing up, I've always been around special needs children. My mother works with them and I always hung around her so I really understood special needs from a young age. I am currently in school for teaching and I am getting certified in Elementary Ed and Special Ed. Special needs kids have a heart of goal and I just love to see...
Kerry W.
Hollis, NH
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Care Attendant With Flexible Availability
I have over 15 years experience working with adults with developmental disorders, traumatic brain injuries, as well as elder care. I managed a group home for many years as well as worked privately in individual's homes. I bring maturity, patience, and a sense of humor to any work environment. I have experience with assisting at...
Cheryl C.
Bedford, NH
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable and trustworthy and have a few days to give excellent care and companionship. I spent 15 years working with special needs children in a local school district, but now have a flexible schedule! I can provide wonderful references!
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands
Kerry W.
Hollis, NH
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kerry, I am a 35-year-old female who has been doing direct support and managing group homes for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia, and traumatic brain injuries. I am very friendly, knowledgeable, independent, with a great sense of humor. My...
Lynne A.
Derry, NH
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."
Hannah A.
4.3
(4)
I have always been drawn to people with special needs going back as far as grade school.
I have two nephews with autism,. One non verbal, and one has Asperger's. I worked as a home health aide children with severe physical and developmental disabilities. I took to one little boy I cared for approximately 3 years. He was 11...
5.0
"We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver!
Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years.
We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children.
These qualities in her made us feel extremely...
Darlene C.
Heather M.
Windham, NH
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...
Cathy F.
Julie K.
Windham, NH
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in Senior care and different stages in Alzheimer's/Dementia also I have experience in some levels of disabilities, I consider myself a very patient calm individual with a strong work ethic. Please consider. Thank you.
Julie can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Michael M.
Pelham, NH
$16-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so
Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
Pamela T.
Lowell, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues.
I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with the elderly in nursing home setting, private homes, and assisted living. as well as hospice care.
I have worked with infants, and disabled kids. I have a great variety of experience working with all kinds of people.
I am told I am patient and empathetic to patients as well as family members. It is important...
Kathy can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"She is thoughtful and loving. I live out of state and needed occasional care for my elderly parents. She made my parents feel like she was a family/friend who went to spend time with them rather than a hired caregiver.
She always let me know if there was...
Maria M.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
My name is Aida and I have been taking care for elderly and Alzheimer patients for 15 years. I understand the different stages of Alzheimer and dementia and I am able to work with them as necessary. I have also worked for worked taking care of a woman for 4 years who had breast and brain cancer, and used a wheelchair until...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies.
During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...
Adriana G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with people on the autism spectrum. I have the knowledge of adult services in the NH area. I enjoy photography; videography, reading, trail/ hike walking, watching movies, soccer, golf, bowling, video games, the mall and road trips. I have a part time job but have availability on Thursdays, Friday and Saturday...
5.0
"Nick is extremely dependable and reliable. His communication is great and he asks appropriate questions. Nick does well with higher functioning people and is a great mentor/companion for them. "
Aleece P.
Jessica B.
Manchester, NH
$8-13/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. My name is Jessica, I'm 25 years old. Grew up taking care of my family an friends. My first full time job was working for a company as a PCA. Working with elderly an clients with early stage of dementia. As far as basic every day needs I would transporting my clients into...
Jessica can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, transportation, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 4 years of experience in many levels of care for your needs , I have a strong work ethnic and consider myself to be a companionate very responsible person. Please consider.
Thank you for your time.
5.0
"Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again."
Caryn J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked 14+ years with ages 6 - 50. I have worked with a variety of special needs (behavioral, autism, Down syndrome, and other areas) children and adults for about 12 years. I have also babysat for about 14+ years, from newborn to about 12-years-old. I enjoy spending time with others. I am compassionate, patient,...
Experienced and motivated psychology graduate, former counselor, and LNA/Caregiver with exceptional interpersonal relationship skills. In addition to nursing experience, I also possess counseling (direct care/advocacy) experience as well as professional sales, and multi-tasking skills related to an office environment.
I am NOT...
Samantha can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
I started caretaking when I was about 18 and realized not only how much I enjoyed being around the elderly, but how easily and naturally I connected with them. I have over 20 years of professional caretaking experience, I have learned to understand care different types and complex needs, and even more than that, I value and...
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Amherst, NH
Lynne A.
5.0
I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job.
- Hannah A.
Kathy Q.
5.0
We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver!
Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years.
We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children.
These qualities in her made us feel extremely comfortable leaving our son in her...
- Darlene C.
Heather M.
4.0
Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and Heather elected to move on to...
- Cathy F.
Pamela T.
5.0
Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...
- Care member
Kathy Q.
5.0
Kathy cared for my son for a couple of years. She was dependable, caring and compassionate. Highly recommend!
- Care member