Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Guilderland, NY

Hi my name is Isabella! l am currently working as a 5th-7th grade special education teacher! I have my Masters in Educational Psychology and a BS in Special Education/Childhood Education. I have experience working with both neurotypical children and children with special needs. I have experience working with kids with Autism,...

Mercedes G.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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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.

Marisa W.

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a special education teacher for 3 years in a school setting. I have a dual degree from The College of Saint Rose in Childhood and Special Education, a Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Albany and I am currently halfway through another Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges. I...

5.0

"My son has been working with Marisa for several weeks, and she has been such a joy to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible with scheduling, and such a positive, resourceful person to have in our son's life. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Lindsey A.

Judith H.

Glenmont, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Semi-retired, Educated, Compassionate Woman

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children and adults with disabilities, people with mental health issues, and the elderly including people with Alzheimer's. I have an excellent rapor with the individuals I work with and their families. In addition to being kind, compassionate, patient and understanding, I have many other skills. If you speak...

Judith can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more

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Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Our family hired Judy to assist our mom with grocery shopping. Our mother is severely hard of hearing with memory problems. Not only did Judy assist with groceries but she took our mom to visit her sister who lives locally, clothes shopping and haircuts. My mother...

Sarah P.

Brittany K.

Voorheesville, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

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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: Errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning & more

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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.

Judith S.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

5.0

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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.

Kayla C.

$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Care Aide With Lots Of Experience

5.0

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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: Errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more

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CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

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

Care member

Drupatti S.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

5.0

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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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more

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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.

Lisbeth A.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Aide / Persons Of All Ages

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I am very responsible and have known to...

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

5.0

"I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!"

Maria K.

Leslie D.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Provide Quality Care

5.0

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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, hospice services, companionship, errands & more

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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.

Lindsey J.

Watervliet, NY

$15-31/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.

Lindsey can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning

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CPR

Nashanti C.

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Nashanti. I've been in the healthcare field for about 5 years now, majority of that time spent working with people with physical and mental disabilities such as autism, dementia, tbi etc. 2 of those years were spent working specifically with special need kids and 1 year working with dementia and Alzheimer's. I've...

Nashanti can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning

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Home Health Aide

Danielle C.

$20-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I loved working with students with disabilities. I have most of my professional experience working in a self contained classroom of students with neurodiverstiy, including mostly Autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. I enjoy therapeutic teaching, including getting to know a students' interests and desires,...

Heidi L.

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

In addition to my experience as an infant teacher, I have worked with people with developmental and physical disabilities for a long time. I have CPR/first aid certified and I am willing to learn anything I need to for a specific situation.

Miyona F.

$16-21/hr

CNA

I have experience from homecare, rehab, hospital, and nursinf home. I have delt with mental heslth illness, autism, down syndrome, muscle weakness, g tube, j tube, MS, and the list goes on. I am very patient and understanding. I am willing to help my patients meet the short term and long term goals. I am in school for my RN.

Lanayjah S.

$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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...

Olivia M.

$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

3 years of working directly with older adults/children with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Since 2013, I have worked in various capacities at both the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities as well as the New York State Justice Center. Currently going to graduate school to receive my Masters in Public...

Judith H.

Glenmont, NY

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Educated Semi-retired Person

I have a master's degree and special education, but more importantly I have four decades of working with people with varying needs. I am a tutor, teacher, advocate and friendly person!

Alysa B.

$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

I am currently getting my degree in childhood special education at Suny Geneseo. I have worked in VIP after school programs. I feel very comfortable helping with special needs children or children with learning disabilities. I think being a positive role model is very important and I love being outdoors and staying active!

Natasha W.

Watervliet, NY

$15-20/hr