Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Gardner, MA

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...

Marcia D.

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.

5.0

"Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!"

Care member

Lucas R.

$28-33/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .

5.0

"Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him. "

Care member

Eliana T.

Lancaster, MA

$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(10)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care. Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...

Eliana can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, companionship & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

"Eliana is kind, caring, dependable, reliable, and really knows the importance of her role. Even though she was very busy she made time to fit me into her schedule. She is a lovely professional person who I feel lucky to have caring for me."

Allison S.

Kiley G.

$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider - ASD, DS, Non-Verbal Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I find care for those with special needs to be incredibly fulfilling. I volunteered at a therapeutic riding center on and off for many years. That experience gave me opportunities to work with a variety of special needs individuals from all age groups. My special needs care began with care for my 50-year-old great aunt with DS....

5.0

"Kiley is compassionate, responsible, knowledgeable and reliable. She is hard-working and is an excellent caregiver."

Jillian A.

Kelley H.

Shirley, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

5.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...

Kelley can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse

5.0

"I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very...

Claudia S.

Sarah P.

Rutland, MA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

5.0

"Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I don't think they watched any TV. I would definitely hire her again."

Sara F.

Emma S.

Jaffrey, NH

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a nurses assistant for 8 consecutive years. Working in many setting from pediatrics, special needs, elderly, disabled and end of life care. The last 4 years I have been a stay at home mom and I love it! But I must say I miss helping people. I miss connecting with a "client" or as I like to say friend. I miss the deep...

Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

Amber C.

$24-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Aide

Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years. I'm very grateful for the time I've spent being a caregiver and am now a mum to a happy little girl that was born in January of this year. My time in healthcare was spent primarily in long term settings; nursing homes with memory care units and group...

Amber can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more

Skills:

CNA

Jaffrey M.

$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Jaffrey, nice to meet you! I have cared my whole life for my older brother Mathias who has Down syndrome. I have always loved and cared for him and his friends with special needs. My senior year in high school I decided to get a job at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) in Illinois where I am from. I...

Haley G.

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had experience working with children aged 1-13, as well an adult with Autism. I enjoy one-on-one interactions with others, as I am patient, calm, and attentive, while being able to set boundaries. I assist with administering medicine, cooking meals, running errands, and reporting to family members.

Meredith C.

Clinton, MA

$28-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Neurodivergent Friendly

I worked previously as an RBT and currently work in a preschool with spacial needs/ ASD kiddos. I strive to be compassionate, nurturing, and supportive in their development needs.

Barbara F.

West Boylston, MA

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind And Gentle Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a caretaker at heart and have taken care of people of all ages with a variety of special needs. I'm calm, creative, resourceful, and encouraging. Helping people make the best of their lives, whatever their situation may be, is something I find very rewarding.

Barbara can also help with: Visiting physician, companionship, dementia, specialized care

Tonisha T.

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I am a non smoker and have my own transportation. I am pet friendly. I also am CPR certified. I am a CNA and work as a critical care tech in my local ER. I have experience with all ages, special needs, medications and allergies. I am there 100 percent for you and your loved one. Hope to hear from you! Tonisha

Rachel L.

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced PCA

I have worked as a PCA and medical assistant with individuals with special needs for six years. I have worked in private care nursing homes and group homes and have seen a wide variety of diagnosis.

Brenda P.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have over 30 years experiencing the healthcare field. I have worked with many elder people from different walks of life. Some people were elderly some people were disabled. I have the skills to assist with all ADLs as well as catheter flushing, trach care, and bowel stimulation. I am very familiar...

Brenda can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Katie K.

Orange, MA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am very out going I have an active CNA license going on 7 years. I have a wide range of experience from 1:1 - nursing homes - hospice - special needs - pediatric health care - hospital setting - rehab settings. I focus my time on your family needs. I have volunteered my time with adult with disability with special. I have...

Ashley B.

Holden, MA

$15-25/hr

Absolutely adore kids! I have over 10 years of nanny experience as well as ABA and teaching experience in special need

Rebecca M.

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Licensed Special Education Teacher: Moderate Disabilities grades 5-12 Previous Dance Teacher grades K-12 I have worked in adult day habilitation programs for 5 years. I have worked in home based residential programs as well as provided in home assistance for a person diagnosed with MS. I have experience working in transitional...

Callie S.

$18-30/hr