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Special needs adult care in Guilderland, NY

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Isabella G.


Guilderland, NY

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

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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,...
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Asiya C.


Guilderland, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

hello my name is asiya. I am 42 years old. I am a certified nurse aide. Looking to care for the elderly. I have a 19 years of experience working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, nursing homes, disabilities. I also do private duty, hospital accommodations, meds, doctors appointments, errands, light...
Asiya can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Mercedes G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 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.

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Cynthia T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years being a care giver to my parents, my child with special needs, and patients. I've been parenting for 31 years. I love fur babies/ pets and am open to them being in the home at time of care. I have lots of experience in the medical field. I am very patient, open minded, honest, empathetic and always looking for ways to...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys...

Matthew F.

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Marisa W.


Albany, NY

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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.

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Judith H.


Glenmont, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Semi-retired, Educated, Compassionate Woman

Hired by 2 families 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: Personal care, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Judy has taken excellent care of my 98 year old mother. She is respectful, pleasant and attentive to her needs. Judy is flexible with the schedule and complies with any thing we ask of her. We will keep her with mom for as long as Judy can stay."

Donna B.

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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!

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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & 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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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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"MARIAMA was a pleasure to have. She is kind, smart, and reliable. She was a great help to me"

Dawn T.

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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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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."

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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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"honest reliable and care-giving!! She goes above and beyond to do her job she's very passionate about everything she does very family oriented give her a chance you won't regret"

Sunita S.

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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Lisbeth A.


Schenectady, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Aide / Persons Of All Ages

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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & 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.

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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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

Hello! I have experience working with adults with special needs. Such as lifts, rotations and bed turns.
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Nashanti C.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr5 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: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning
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Dana J.


Latham, NY

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a passionate, caring individual with a deep love for helping others and making a difference wherever I can. I am the proud mother of three wonderful young children who inspire me daily to lead with love, patience, and resilience. Raising my kids has taught me so much about what it means to nurture, guide, and support...
Dana can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$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,...
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Heidi L.


Albany, NY

$16/hr2 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.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Guilderland, NY

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.

Cynthia T.

5.0

Cynthia was selected after reviewing over 90 resumes. She is a dedicated caregiver and forward thinker. Within a week she has motivated my elderly Mother to want to use a tablet and communicate by Facebook, email... My Mother thinks she is great and enjoys spending time with Cynthia. I...

- Matthew F.

Marisa W.

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.

4.0

Judy is a highly competent, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver. She helped our mother with rides, reminders, and much more. During this period, our mother (who is not an easy client) gained strength and health as a result of the regular outings that Judy managed to take her on for fresh...

- Care member

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.

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